Anthony Joseph DeSantis M.D.
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Anthony Joseph DeSantis M.D.
Medical Specialties
- Diabetes
- Pituitary disorders
Locations
Languages
- English
- Italian
Patient Ratings and Reviews
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Dr. DeSantis was very familiar with my history and results of recent lab tests.
Dr. DeSantis and his staff are beyond great. They are all smart, efficient, warm and friendly. Dr. DeSantis is a marvelous physician and, in my experience, a terrific person- expert, respectful, warm, no-ego and deeply knowledgeable about his field, acknowledging when a question or issue is outside his area and helpful in suggesting or finding answers. His approach is expert, relaxed and encouraging. I feel so lucky to be in his care.
Dr. DeSantis is the best! He is good communicator and always shows compassion and understanding.
Dr DeSantis was available and responsive to unscheduled question from me [...] Extremely helpful and very timely!!!
Dr. De Santis is a wonderful physician. Very friendly and attentive to my concerns and questions.
Dr. DeSantis is a provider who takes time to listen, and then answers questions in a very understandable way. He is very down to earth and practical and really seems to care about my health.
Dr.DeSantis is a very good listener and weighs what he hears in his treatment plan
Dr DeSantis is the absolute "BEST"!!! Sorry to see him transition to other functions.
Dr DeSantis is the best Doctor I have had. With his care I know that years have been added to my life. He is simply the best!
Dr DeSantis will be missed as he moves on in his career. A shining light.
Dr DeSantis is wonderful to work with . He operates at a level you can only hope other Doctors could emulate. A pleasure to work with
Grateful for 10 years of endocrinological guidance by Dr DeSantis
Dr. DeSantis is extremely thorough reviewing symtoms, lab results, and doing physical exam. He answers all questions completely. He also asks about your life and family - he is interested in assuring your illness is not impairing your work or homne life. He is wonderful.
Very caring Doctor. We discuss my labs and the we decide on the next plan of action.
Dr. DeSantis is consistently excellent.
Dr DeSantis is the best doctor that I have ever had and I truly look forward to seeing him.
Dr. DeSantis is always thorough and kind.
Dr. DeSantis as always discuss and explains my health issues very clearly.
Dr DeSantis always shows concern for the management of my diabetes. He offers suggestions, along with explanations, to increase my health and ability of living with T1D
I'm really happy with the care I receive through the clinic and I'm super upset that Dr DeSantis is leaving and if I am able to follow him I will.
Dr. DeSantis, as always, was so positive and professional during the appointment. He was well informed on my problem and went beyond expectations. My appointment was pleasant and I felt heard and was satisfied with the outcome. He is not only an excellent doctor but is empathetic in treating his patients. I can see why he is highly respected by his patients and colleagues.
Dr. DeSantis spent nearly an hour with me, listening to my concerns and my story, taking notes, asking all the right questions, and explaining things to me at the level of detail I wanted. He was so clear and caring in his communication, laid out all of my options and made sure I understood them before we developed a care plan together. While weight and weight loss did come up in the appointment (since it relates to my condition), he approached it from a very neutral, medical standpoint, understood how my condition impacts weight, explained my options for medications that could help, and even acknowledged weight stigma as an issue. As a patient in a larger body, I really appreciated that.
Dr. DeSantis is the kindest, most considerate and thorough doctor I've ever had.
Dr DeSantis is the best, he has always taken time to listen to me and you can tell he genuinely cares. He is compassionate and understanding, truly the best doctor I've ever had. He takes his time (at least the small amount he's allotted) to make sure any questions or concerns I've had are addressed. He will do anything in his power to help and make things easier for me. He is one of a kind, and I will miss him so much.
Dr. DeSantis and his staff are excellent.
Dr. DeSantis is an excellent, caring physician!
He's the best in terms of knowledge of my needs, recommendations of treatment, a willingness to really hear my questions and answer in an understandable way. The best! AND I'm so much better because of his instructions that are clear and precise. Thank you!!!!
Dr Desantis is the best Endo I have ever had! He cares, he listens and always wants the best for you and gives top notch advise . So thankful for his care
Dr. DeSantis was wonderful: genuine, warm, informed and a good listener. He was not pushy about treatment, and I appreciate that.
Dr DeSantis saved my life. I was to see him for my osteoporosis and pelvic fractures and he walked in took one look at me and said how long have you had a thyroid problem? I have spent my whole adult life working with the doctors and specialists here in Bellingham WAAnd they never could figure out what was wrong with memust be depression, mental etc and drugged me up to the point I couldn't function!! I will always be grateful for him and your services ..PS please send some doctors here since ours are behind the times and outdated!!!!!
Dr DeSantis and his staff are always the best!
Dr. DeSantis is top notch and always shows that he cares about my health and definitely includes me in the decision of what type of care best fits my lifestyle.
The category "very good" does not adequately describe the outstanding and compassionate care that Dr. DeSantis Provides.
Dr. DeSantis is a great doctor. Very in tune with my overall health condition and provide a holistic treatment approach and care.
Very knowledgeable and collaborative
Dr DeSantis is always very respectful and listens to my concerns.
I appreciate that meeting with Dr. DeSantis is equivalent to a Gurdjieff iconic meeting with a remarkable man who's intelligence is deeply appreciated!
Dr. De Santis is truly amazing and all the staff were courteous and helpful.
I am always treated with kindness and consideration for my health by Dr. DeSantis and his team. I feel that he is very concerned with my well health both physically and mentally.
Excellent doctor.
We have never been treated poorly by anyone at UW. Dr. DeSantis is the best doctor; respectful, personable, and very caring and easy to talk to.
Dr. DeSantis is excellent all around, he listen to you and explain the situation/condition and what need to be done. I am very happy that he is my Dr. I am getting top-notch care under his supervision.
Dr DiSantis is the best.
I love my doctor
Dr. Desantis is professional, knowledgeable, smart, and caring. He is wonderful.
Dr. DeSantis is truly a knowledgeable and compassionate doctor, and I couldn't be more pleased with the outstanding care I am receiving from him.
Dr DeSantis was wonderful. He listened to all my concerns and addressed each one. He was extremely knowledgeable about my diagnoses and listened as I shared my symptoms and complaint with him. I left feeling like I had finally found an endocrinologist who understood my unique circumstances and delivered a solid plan moving forward.
Dr. DeSantis is amazing. He communicates well, with a calm and caring demeanor. He always listens to me and takes my ideas into consideration when making decisions about my care. He has been my endocrinologist for years, and I can't imagine having another Doctor.
I was late for appointment due to terrible traffic from Tacoma. Despite shorter appointment time Dr. DeSantis was tremendous and answered all my questions.
The RN and Dr. DeSantis were wonderful. Dr. DeSantis explained everything well, he was very reassuring. I very much appreciate the effort made so I could come in as soon as I could.
About Anthony Joseph DeSantis
Anthony DeSantis, M.D., is a board certified physician at the Endocrine and Diabetes Care Center at UWMC-Roosevelt and a UW professor of Medicine and Metabolism, Endocrinology and Nutrition.
Dr. DeSantis specializes in endocrinology and sees patients with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, adrenal problems, metabolic bone disease, pituitary problems and thyroid problems. He strives to create active partnerships with his patients to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Dr. DeSantis earned his M.D. at Albany Medical College in New York. He is board certified in both Internal Medicine and Endocrinology. His clinical and research interests include Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, adrenal problems, metabolic bone disease, pituitary problems and thyroid problems.
Education and Training
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Northwestern Memorial HospitalFellowship, 2002, EndocrinologyNorthwestern Univ. Medical SchoolResidency, 1997Northwestern Univ. Medical SchoolResidency, 1996, General Internal MedicineNorthwestern Univ. Medical SchoolInternship, 1994, General Internal MedicineAlbany Medical CollegeMedical education, 1993
Board Certifications
- Endocrinology/Diabetes/Metabolism, 2002, American Board of Internal Medicine
- General Internal Medicine, 1996, American Board of Internal Medicine