John Michael Taormina, MD
Family Medicine
Board Certified
Clinical Interest for Patients
I am interested in providing comprehensive weight management care, with an emphasis on pharmacologic treatment of obesity. I am also interested in increasing access to gender-affirming surgeries for transgender and gender diverse adults, and provide weight management support for presurgical optimization, when necessary.
Title(s)
Obesity Medicine Specialist
Credentials
Doctor of Medicine
Specialty
Obesity Medicine, Family Medicine
Scheduling Phone Number
303-724-9030
Gender
Male
Languages
English
CU Medicine Weight Management - CU Anschutz Health and Wellness Center
Phone: 303-724-9030 303-724-9030
Provider Information
Specialties
- Obesity Medicine
- Family Medicine
Conditions
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Food, Nutrition and Metabolism
Weight Loss and Dieting , Obesity
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Pharmacotherapy for Weight Loss
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Wellness and Prevention
LGTBQIA+ Ally , Exercise and Physical Fitness
Department
Assistant Professor, Family Medicine
Professional Memberships
Colorado Obesity Society, Member Obesity Medicine Association, Member Obesity Medicine Fellowship Council, Member The Obesity Society, Member
Research and Grants
Grants
Understanding the Experiences of Patients using Semaglutide and Tirzepatide for Weight Loss (2023)
Lived Experiences of Body Mass Index Barriers to Gender-Affirming Surgeries (2024)
Research Interests for Patients
My research interests are focused in novel approaches to weight management in different populations. My primary interest is in developing tailored and patient-centered approaches to weight management in transgender and gender diverse people, particularly as a means of decreasing health disparities and increasing access to gender-affirming surgeries for adults.
Education and Training
Medical Schools
MD, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (2019)
Undergraduate Schools
BS, Carnegie Mellon University (PA) (2015)
Residency Program
UPMC Medical Education (St Margaret Hospital) Program (2022)
Fellowships
University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program (2023)
Information for referring providers
Referral Contact Phone
303-724-9030
Referral Contact Fax
303-724-9213