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Amit M. Algotar is a Clinical Associate Professor at the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, University of Arizona, and practices at the UA Cancer Center Survivorship Clinic and Banner University Medical Center – South Campus. He is a physician-scientist with dual expertise in clinical care and research.
- PhD: Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, University of Arizona, 2008
- MPH: Wichita State University - Wichita, Kansas, 2002
- MBBS: University of Mumbai (Bombay, India), 2000
His research focuses on lifestyle modification as a treatment modality for chronic diseases, particularly in prostate cancer patients undergoing androgen deprivation therapy (ADT). He investigates interventions to mitigate ADT-related cardio-metabolic risks and improve quality of life, while also addressing obesity and metabolic diseases in cancer prevention.
Recent studies highlight his work on medical group visits for weight loss and blood pressure control, metformin's role in breast cancer prevention, and the CLIPP program for prostate cancer survivors. These span disciplines like public health, oncology, and preventive medicine, with subfields including metabolic risk reduction and clinical interventions.
- GMaP3 Scholarship (2016-2018), Geographic Management of Cancer Health Disparities Program
Dr. Algotar holds certifications in Obesity Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine, alongside multiple medical licenses (Arizona, California, Maharashtra). He collaborates with institutions like the University of Arizona Cancer Center and American Society for Preventive Oncology, emphasizing multidisciplinary approaches to cancer prevention.
