Dr Mark D. DeBoer

Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA

Mark DeBoer, MD, is a pediatric endocrinologist and Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Virginia. He divides his time between medical research, clinical practice, and teaching medical students and pediatric residents. His research interests include 1) assessing long-term risks related to the metabolic syndrome (MetS) in adolescents and adults and 2) working with the UVa Center for Diabetes Technology in testing new technologies to help improve care of children and adults with Type 1 diabetes.

Dr. DeBoer and Dr. Matthew Gurka at UVa formulated and validated a MetS severity z-score, which can be calculated from individual MetS component values and is associated with future risk for Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease and is able to track successful intervention by lifestyle or treatment medications.

Updated 5 October 2024