Ronald Tamler, MD, PhD
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PROFESSOR | Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Bone Disease
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Specialties
Endocrine, Diabetes and Bone Diseases (Endocrinology)

Dr. Tamler's PhD research focused on free radical biology, and he is transferring his experience from the bench to the clinical arena by investigating diabetes-related endothelial dysfunction. He is working closely with the departments of Urology and Cardiology, studying the effects of testosterone on endothelial function. He is also involved in several trials involving bariatric surgery in patients with diabetes. Dr. Tamler has published extensively on the use of nutritional supplements for hormonal issues in general and more specifically in men. Finally, Dr. Tamler is a sought-after expert on mobile health and the use of smart phone applications for diabetes self-management. He is a frequent speaker at regional, national and international venues on the topic of men's health and diabetes.  He has also been involved in several trials involving bariatric surgery in patients with diabetes and with abnormal sex hormone profile.

Dr. Tamler is involved with clinical trials at the Mount Sinai Diabetes Center. There are numerous clinical trials that are ongoing or in preparation at any point in time. If you are interested in learning more about our trials, feel free to contact Dr. Tamler at 212-241-3422.

MD, Heinrich-Heine Universitaet Dusseldorf

Internship, Internal Medicine, Newton-Wellesley Hospital

Residency, Internal Medicine, Boston University Medical Center

Fellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Mount Sinai Hospital

Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine
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Physicians and scientists on the faculty of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai often interact with pharmaceutical, device, biotechnology companies, and other outside entities to improve patient care, develop new therapies and achieve scientific breakthroughs. In order to promote an ethical and transparent environment for conducting research, providing clinical care and teaching, Mount Sinai requires that salaried faculty inform the School of their outside financial relationships.

Below are financial relationships with industry reported by Dr. Tamler during 2023 and/or 2024. Please note that this information may differ from information posted on corporate sites due to timing or classification differences.

Consulting or Other Professional Services: Examples include, but are not limited to, committee participation, data safety monitoring board (DSMB) membership

  • Gerson Lehrman Group
  • DeMatteo Monness

Mount Sinai's faculty policies relating to faculty collaboration with industry are posted on our website. Patients may wish to ask their physician about the activities they perform for companies.