Endocrinology Doctor in Columbus, OH
Meet Dr. Elena A.
Christofides, M.D., F.A.C.E.
Dr. Elena Christofides is the founder of Endocrinology Associates and a leading medical researcher on metabolism, diabetes, and related medical processes. Her extensive research and patient work have made her a prominent figure in the medical community, and she takes an outsized role in mentorship, customized holistic medical treatments, and new clinical research. She also provides patients with expert care for a wide range of endocrine issues, including obesity, fatigue, hormone irregularities, pituitary and adrenal disorders, and more.
Education & Experience
Dr. Christofides earned her undergraduate and medical degrees from Ohio State University. She then went on to complete a residency on internal medicine from Mount Carmel Medical Center, and she finished a fellowship on Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism at Louisiana State University Medical Center. She is a physician with the rare distinction of holding two active board certifications, with one in Endocrinology and the other in Internal Medicine.
Professionally, she has made a name for herself as a key industry leader. She has helped guide or run dozens of clinical studies for leading research teams including Pfizer, Novo-Nordisk, AbbVie, and more. She has authored dozens of research articles and worked as an editor and reviewer for almost a half dozen different prestigious journals, including Reproductive Health, Endocrinology and Diabetes, and Women’s Health.
She also actively teaches and lectures — Dr. Christofides has helped train new doctors and technicians, regularly presents new research, and has served as a guest speaker for various conferences and symposiums. In addition to understanding the field of endocrinology, Dr. Christofides has also displayed a proven track record in business analysis, marketing, strategy, and implementation of clinical trial development.
Specialties
- Metabolism
- Diabetes
- Internal Medicine
- Research and Development
- Medical Research Consultation
- Nutrition
- Metabolic Diseases
- Endocrine Disorders
- Menopause
- Perimenopause
- Hormonal Imbalances
- Weight Loss / Obesity
- Ketamine Therapy
- Rare Disease Management
Memberships & Achievements
- American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE, Since 1998)
- Ohio River Regional Board of Directors (2002 – 2011)
- Secretary/Treasurer (2004-2005)
- Vice President (2005-2006)
- President (2006-2007, 2008-2010)
- AACE, National Committee Appointments
- Nutrition and Obesity Resource Center, Chair (2019-2021)
- Nutrition and Obesity DSN, Lipids and CV Health DSN, CME (Since 2020)
- Diabetes Algorithm Task Force, Member (Since 2021)
- American Diabetes Association (Since 1998)
- Central Ohio Chapter Member (2000-2005)
- President (2001-2005)
- Diabetes Nutrition and Technology Advisory Group (Since 2023)
- MedCentral (Formerly Endocrine Web, Since 2016)
- Editor-at-Large
- Columnist of “The Hormone Whisperer”
- Podcast Co-Host of “Case Breaks”
- CRIO (Since 2019)
- Strategic Advisory Board, Member
- MACRO (Since 2020)
- Registry Steering Committee, Member
- Cristcot (Since 2020)
- Supervising Endocrinologist
- Central Ohio Diabetes Association (2005-2010)
- Medical Advisory Board, Member (2005-2006)
- Medical Advisory Board, Chair (2006-2010)
- Board of Directors (2008-2010)
- Health Partners Credentialing Committee – Mt. Carmel Hospitals
- Committee Member (2000)
- Committee Chair (2012)
- Affiliate – Specialty Select Hospitals
Medical Reviewer / Editor (Since 2015)- Reproductive Health
- Endocrinology and Diabetes
- Women’s Health
- Nutrition and Metabolic Insights
- Reproductive Biology Insights
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