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Eric J. Sigel, MD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Clinic Director, Adolescent Medicine Clinic, The Children’s Hospital
Co-Director, Eating Disorders Program, The Children’s Hospital
Eric J. Sigel, MD, earned his medical degree in 1989 from Case Western Reserve University. He completed his Pediatric Residency in 1992 at Case Western Reserve, and his Adolescent Medicine Fellowship in 1993 at Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital/Case Western Reserve. Dr. Sigel joined the faculty of the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and The Children’s Hospital in 1994. He is Clinic Director of the Adolescent Medicine Clinic and Co-Director of the Eating Disorders Program at The Children’s Hospital.
Dr. Sigel is currently involved in two research areas. He is a co-investigator studying the effects of Risperidone in patients with anorexia nervosa. Additionally, he is developing a research path focusing on adolescents and violence, creating a screening tool that will help identify teens in the primary care setting who are at risk for future violence involvement.
In 2002, Dr. Sigel was nominated for Directors of Volunteers in Agencies (DOVIA) “We Count on You” award, as well as being recognized in The Children's Hospital Association quarterly magazine with an article entitled “Hero for kids: Eric Sigel goes to bat for his patients.” His Eating Disorders Team received the Children’s Choice award from The Children's Hospital in 2000. In addition, Dr. Sigel is frequently named as one of the “Top Doctors in Denver" by 5280 Magazine.
Dr. Sigel is an ad hoc reviewer for several medical publications. He is well represented in the medical literature and is a popular invited speaker nationwide. He belongs to many professional societies and committees and has been a board member of Physicians for Social Responsibility since 2000.
Dr. Sigel is board certified in Pediatrics and Preventive Medicine and subspecialty certified in Adolescent Medicine.
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