Douglas C. Bauer

Douglas C. Bauer, MD is a Professor of Medicine, Epidemiology, and Biostatistics at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). He serves as Director of Research for General Internal Medicine and maintains a general medical practice at UCSF. His work bridges clinical practice and academic research, focusing on metabolic bone diseases and endocrinology.

Research Focus

Dr. Bauer's research centers on

• Osteoporosis risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment
• Biochemical markers of bone turnover
• Thyroid dysfunction and its clinical implications
• Epidemiological methods in clinical trials

His publications over the past two decades highlight trends in bone turnover biomarkers, osteoporosis interventions, and thyroid-bone interaction studies. While no explicit awards are documented, his editorial roles (e.g., Primer on Metabolic Bone Diseases) and NIH Study Section memberships underscore his academic influence.