Dr. Boyd E. Metzger M.D., Endocrinology-Diabetes
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Dr. Boyd E. Metzger M.D.

Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

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675 N Saint Clair St Suite 14-100 Chicago IL, 60611
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Boyd E. Metzger, MD, is an established endocrinologist currently serving as Professor Emeritus of Medicine (Endocrinology) at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. His interests include regulation of fuel metabolism, hypoglycemic disorders, nutrition and metabolism in pregnancy, diabetes and pregnancy, gestational diabetes mellitus, diabetes mellitus, and thyroid disease. Dr. Metzger received his medical degree at the State University of Iowa (1959), interned at Michael Reese Medical Center (1960), served his residency at Michael Reese Medical Center (1963), and completed his postdoctoral fellowship in biochemistry at Washington University (1966). Dr. Metzger is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and is a member of the American Diabetes Association.

Education and Training

University of Iowa

University of Iowa Medical School MD

Roy J Lucille A Carver College of Medicine At University of Iowa,Iowa City, Ia, United States 1959

Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 1959

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 65 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

Research in Diabetes

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Local, Regional, National and International Public Speaking -

Fellowships

  • Post Doctorate Research Fellow at Washington University in St. Louis- 1965-1967

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Diabetes Association, Endocrine Society

Articles and Publications

  • Published

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Having a great work environment and the funding to support his research.

Hobbies / Sports

  • Photography, Traveling

Dr. Boyd E. Metzger M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 675 N Saint Clair St Suite 14-100

675 N Saint Clair St Suite 14-100 -
Chicago, IL 60611
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300 E Superior St Tarry Bldg, Room 12- -
Chicago, Illinois 60611
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