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3 reviews
November 15, 2023
I am over 20 years diagnosed with diabetes type 2 and I wish I met Dr Thaler 20 years earlier. Very knowledgeable and thorough. He spent an hour to discuss my issues and the path forward. Best Dr ever!
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
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