Virginia Sarapura, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Board Certified

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Care Philosophy

I strive to understand the unique circumstances surrounding my patient's endocrine disorder and propose a solution that best adapts to my patient's needs.

Clinical Interest for Patients

My clinical interests include primarily thyroid, pituitary, and metabolic bone disorders, particularly abnormal thyroid function, thyroid nodules and cancer, disorders of prolactin secretion, pituitary tumors, disorders of calcium metabolism and osteoporosis.

Credentials

Doctor of Medicine

Specialty

Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Scheduling Phone Number

720-848-2650

Gender

Female

Languages

English, Spanish

Hospital Affiliation

University of Colorado Hospital

UCHealth Diabetes and Endocrinology Clinic - Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion

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1635 Aurora Ct, 6th Floor
Aurora, CO 80045

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Provider Information

Specialties

Internal Medicine
Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism (1992)

Conditions

Endocrine System (Hormones)

Department

Professor, Medicine-Endocrinology/Metabolism/Diabetes

Research and Grants

Research Interests for Patients

My research interests have involved the molecular basis of pituitary gene expression and regulation, primarily thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), and more recently, the mechanisms underlying thyroid autoimmunity, focusing on the genetic and immunological development of disease.

Education and Training

Medical Schools

MD, University of Buenos Aires (1981)

Residency Program

Tulane University Program (1986)

Fellowships

University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program (1990)

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Referral Contact Phone

720-848-2650

Referral Contact Fax

720-848-2653

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Clinical Interests for Referring Providers

My clinical interests focus on thyroid dysfunction, thyroid nodules, thyroid cancer, hyperprolactinemia, pituitary tumors, and calcium and metabolic bone disorders.

Research Interest for Referring Providers

My research background was in the molecular biology of pituitary gene expression and regulation, specifically of the glycoprotein hormone alpha-subunit, that is part of the hormones thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), and the mechanism of inhibitory control of thyroid hormone on TSH gene expression. More recently, I have done collaborative research work on the genetic susceptibility for autoimmune thyroid disease, and the immunological mechanism of the development of autoimmune thyroid dysfunction.