Overview
Dr. David W. Cooke is an associate professor of pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Cooke’s clinical activities include both a general pediatric endocrine clinic and a pediatric diabetes clinic. His clinical interests include all endocrine disorders in children and adolescents, including short stature, abnormal pubertal development, growth hormone dysregulation, thyroid disorders, hormone deficiencies, hypopituitarism, diabetes insipidis, pituitary adenoma, prolactinoma, goiter, Cushing's disease, Addison's disease, polycystic ovary syndrome, congenital adrenal hyperplasia and disorders of sexual differentiation, Turner syndrome and Klinefelter syndrome, among others. He serves as clinical director of the division of pediatric endocrinology and director of the Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship Training Program at Johns Hopkins. He is a member of the Johns Hopkins Klinefelter Syndrome Center. Dr. Cooke completed his undergraduate studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and received his medical degree from the Duke University School of Medicine. He then completed his residency in pediatrics at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, where he also completed a fellowship in pediatric endocrinology. He has been a faculty member in the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology at the Johns Hopkins since 1993. After his fellowship, Dr. Cooke spent five years of additional research training in the Department of Biological Chemistry at Johns Hopkins, supported by an individual Physician Scientist Award from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Dr. Cooke’s past research interest was the molecular basis of insulin resistance and obesity, with studies examining the role the adipocyte plays in these conditions. He had received research funding for these studies from the NIH and from the American Diabetes Association. Dr. Cooke is a recipient of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Institute for Excellence in Education award for Outstanding Achievement in Medical and Biomedical Education. He also has been recognized as a Top Doctor by Baltimore magazine. Dr. Cooke is a member of the Society for Pediatric Research, the American Diabetes Association, the Endocrine Society and Pediatric Endocrinology Society. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
His top areas of expertise are Klinefelter Syndrome, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Precocious Puberty, and Diabetic Ketoacidosis.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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200 North Wolfe Street, Building 1, Building 1, Baltimore, MD 21287
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Dr. Cooke has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. David W. Cooke
How do I make an appointment with Dr. David W. Cooke?
You can book an appointment with Dr. David W. Cooke by calling their office at 443-997-5437. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. David W. Cooke a top-rated expert for Klinefelter Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. David W. Cooke is classified as an Experienced expert for Klinefelter Syndrome, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. David W. Cooke specialize in?
While Dr. David W. Cooke is a Pediatric Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Klinefelter Syndrome, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Precocious Puberty. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Endocrinology.
Does Dr. David W. Cooke participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. David W. Cooke has published 9 articles and abstracts on conditions like Klinefelter Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. David W. Cooke's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. David W. Cooke accept my insurance?
Dr. David W. Cooke accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 443-997-5437 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Diabetic KetoacidosisDr. Cooke isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Ketoacidosis.
- Klinefelter SyndromeDr. Cooke isExperienced. Learn about Klinefelter Syndrome.
- Precocious PubertyDr. Cooke isExperienced. Learn about Precocious Puberty.
- Short Stature (Growth Disorders)Dr. Cooke isExperienced. Learn about Short Stature (Growth Disorders).
- Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)Dr. Cooke isExperienced. Learn about Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).