Joshua Paul Thaler M.D., Ph.D.

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4.9 out of 5
45 ratings
3 reviews

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Joshua Paul Thaler M.D., Ph.D.

Medical Specialties

  • Endocrinology
  • Weight loss management

Locations

Languages

  • English

Patient Ratings and Reviews

45 ratings
4.9 out of 5

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3 reviews
September 13, 2023

Dr. Thayler provided exceptional care - excellent active listening, great explanations and facilitated a collaborative care plan.

January 26, 2023

I want to congratulate Dr. Thaler on all his good work please tell him that I really appreciate all his help for all these years. Kisses and Hugs

October 5, 2022

[...] *Dr. Thaler is fabulous. Promote his clinic! I am 100% sure there is demand for his expertise and could be serving many of our own people who serve our institution if they were only aware of this clinic/resource.

About Joshua Paul Thaler

Joshua Paul Thaler, M.D., Ph.D., is a board certified physician at the Endocrinology/Diabetes Clinic at Harborview and a UW associate professor of Metabolism, Endocrinology and Nutrition and Medicine. He also conducts research on obesity and diabetes at the UW South Lake Union campus.

Dr. Thaler thinks the most important aspect of clinical care is listening. With open lines of communication, doctors and patients can make decisions together with better outcomes and satisfaction.

Dr. Thaler earned his M.D. and Ph.D. from UC San Diego. He has more than 25 refereed articles in the field of obesity and diabetes and principal investigator for a number of federal and foundation grants. He was honored with both the Early Career Investigator award of the Endocrine Society and the Fialkow Scholars Award (highest award to UW Medicine faculty).

Personal Interests

In his free time Dr. Thaler enjoys playing piano, soccer and tennis, spending time with family and traveling.

Education and Training

  • UW - Division of Metabolism/Endocrinology
    Fellowship, 2009, Metabolism/Endocrinology
  • UW - Division of General Internal Medicine
    Residency, 2005, Internal Medicine
  • UW - Division of General Internal Medicine
    Internship, 2004, Internal Medicine
  • Univ. of Calif. San Diego
    Medical education, 2003

Board Certifications

  • Endocrinology/Diabetes/Metabolism, 2021, American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Internal Medicine, 2006, American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Endocrinology, 2006, American Board of Internal Medicine