Conor J. Best, M.D.
Department of Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormonal Disorders, Division of Internal Medicine
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Assistant Professor, Department of Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormonal Disorders, Division of Internal Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
2010 | The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), Galveston, TX, USA, MD, Medical Doctor |
Postgraduate Training
2013-2015 | Clinical Fellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University, St. Louis, MO |
2010-2013 | Internship and Residency, Internal Medicine, Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University, St. Louis, MO |
Board Certifications
2013 | Internal Medicine |
Experience & Service
Institutional Committee Activities
Member, DKA/HHS Algorithm Working Group, 2015 - Present
Selected Publications
Invited Articles
- Clark AL, Best CJ, Fisher SJ. Even Silent Hypoglycemia Induces Cardiac Arrthymias. Diabetes 63(5):1457-9, 2014. PMID: 24757198.
Other Articles
- Best CJ, Carmichael K Diabetes Q&A: When Should I Start Insulin. Consultant Magazine 54(10):798-799, 2014.
Abstracts
- Yarasheski KE, Reeds DN, Best CJ, Laciny E, Struthers H, Royal M. DPP4 Inhabitation (sitagliptin) Reduces Inflammatory Chemokine and Immune Activation Markers in HIV+ Adults with or without Glucose Intolerance. 16th International Workshop on Co-morbidities and Adverse Drug Reactions in HIV, 2014.
Patient Reviews
CV information above last modified December 05, 2022