Elena Forouhar, M.D.

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Endocrinologist
Appointments
Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology & Metabolism
Clinical Teams
Diabetes, Endocrinology & Metabolism
Elena Forouhar, M.D., specializes in treating diabetes and endocrine problems. Dr. Forouhar earned her medical doctorate from Tehran University of Medical Sciences in Iran. She focused her career early after graduation on research in the field of novel therapies for diabetes. She served as research coordinator in the Islet Cell Transplantation Project at Tehran University of Medical Sciences before becoming a research associate in the Islet Cell Transplantation Lab at the Leslie & Susan Gonda (Goldschmied) Diabetes & Genetic Research Center at City of Hope. Dr. Forouhar completed her training in internal medicine and endocrinology fellowship at Medstar Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore after which she returned to City of Hope as assistant clinical professor in the Department of Diabetes, Endocrinolgy & Metabolism and rejoined the clinical team in the Islet Cell Transplantation Program.
 
Dr Forouhar is board certified in internal medicine and endocrinology/diabetes and metabolism. She is an active member of the American Diabetes Association, Endocrine Society and the American Society of Obesity Medicine. Her main areas of interest include both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, as well as obesity and metabolic disorders associated with obesity. She believes in multidisciplinary approach to treat these conditions. She bases her treatment plan on partnering with each individual to enhance their knowledge and awareness to achieve the best individualized care and health goals. She is the director of Diabetes and Cardio Vascular Risk Reduction Program. She also actively participates in multiple ongoing clinical trials for type 1 diabetes, including the Islet Cell Transplantation Program.
Location
Education & Experience
Board Certifications

  • 2013, Board Certified in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

  • 2011, Board Certified in Internal Medicine

  • 2011, Full Licensure, Maryland Board of Physicians

  • 2007, ECFMG Certificate

Degrees

  • 2001, Medical School, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Fellowship

  • 2011-2013, Endocrinology Fellowship, Medstar Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore, MD

Residency

  • 2008-2011, Internal Medicine Residency, Medstar Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore, MD

Professional Experience

  • 2016-present, Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology & Metabolism, City of Hope

  • 2015-2016, Chief of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes Division, Doctors’ Community Hospital, Lanham, MD

  • 2013-2016, Endocrinologist, Joslin Diabetes Center Affiliate at Doctors’ Community Hospital, Lanham, MD

  • 2007 - 2008, Research Associate, Islet Cell Transplantation Lab, Leslie & Susan Gonda (Goldschmied) Diabetes & Genetic Research Center, City of Hope, Duarte, CA

  • 2005-2007, Research Coordinator of Islet Cell Transplantation Project, Diabetes, Endocrine & Metabolism Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

  • 2005-2007, Research Associate of Diabetes and Islet Cell Core, Diabetes, Endocrine & Metabolism Research Center, Shariati University Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran

Awards & Memberships
Memberships

  • 2012-present, The Obesity Society

  • 2011-present, American Diabetes Association

  • 2011-present, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists

  • 2009-present, Endocrine society

  • 2009-present, American College of Physicians Associate

Publications
  • Forouhar E, Mansur S. Overview of the Approach to Obesity as a Disease by Physicians (Primary Care Physicians and Endocrinologists) at Medstar Union Memorial Hospital Outpatient Clinics. Poster Presentation in American College Of Physicians, Maryland Regional Meeting. December 2013.
  • Forouhar E, Sack AP. Oral Presentation: A Case of Multiple Insufficiency Fracture in Adult Male. Santa Fe Bone Symposium, Santa Fe, NM. August 9th 2012. Forouhar Elena, Sack A. Paul. Review article: Non-Traditional Therapies for Diabetes: Fact or Fiction. Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspect; 2012, 2: 18447 – DOI: 10.3402/jchimp. V2i2. 18447.
  • Forouhar E, Sack A. Oral Presentations: A Case of Giant Bilateral Adrenal Masses in an Adult Male. Maryland Endocrine Society Meeting, Fellow Presentation. May 2012.
  • Forouhar E, Mitsani D. Case report: Sporadic Urban Leptospirosis, J Comm Hos Intern Med Perspect; 2011, 1: 7042 - DOI: 10.3402/jchimp.v1i1.7042
  • Sarabchi F, Forouhar E, Campbell W, Schocket L. Poster presentation: Acute Retinal Necrosis, A Cost Of Anti-TNF Therapy. American College Of Physicians, Maryland Region Annual Associates Meeting, May 2010
  • Bilbao S, Forouhar E, Young C, Shiang KD, Bentsi-Barnes K, Kandeel F, Forman B, Al- Abdullah IH. Simple and Sensitive Quantitative Method to Assess Human Islets: Using a Single Step Reagent to Extract ATP, DNA, Insulin and Protein, Xenotransplanation volume 16, number 5, 345, 2009. Also oral presentation at International pancreas and islet transplantation association (IPITA-IXA); October 12-16, 2009. Venice, Italy.
  • Bilbao S, Young C, Forouhar E, Kandeel F, Forman B, Al-Abdullah IH. Quantification of Total ATP to Assess Human Islet Cell Viability. Poster presentation: 9th Annual Rachmiel Levine Diabetes and Obesity Symposium; Advances in Diabetes Biology, Immunology and Cell Therapy; March 18-21 2009, Anaheim, CA.
  • Nduoguib C, Aguilar T, Forouhar E, Ferreri K, Al-Abdullah IH. Ecotin a Novel Thermolysin and Neutral Protease Activator and an Inhibitor of Pancreatic Endogenous Protease. Poster Presentation: 9th Annual Rachmiel Levine Diabetes and Obesity Symposium; Advances in Diabetes Biology, Immunology and Cell Therapy; March 18-21 2009, Anaheim, CA.
  • Scott S, Maurice M, Forouhar E, Aguilar T, Al-Abdullah IH, Ferreri K. Induction of IL-10 Secretion by the Bacterial Protease Inhibitor Ecotin. Poster Presentation: 9th Annual Rachmiel Levine Diabetes and Obesity Symposium; Advances in Diabetes Biology, Immunology and Cell Therapy; March 18-21 2009, Anaheim, CA.
  • Forouhar E, Shomali M. “Long-term Pramlinitide Therapy in Diabetes,” Poster Presentation: Maryland chapter ACP Meeting, March 2009.
  • Forouhar E, Sharghi S, Larijani B. Islet Cell after Kidney Transplantation Project Grant: June 2006. Procuring Funding for Establishment of the Project.
  • Forouhar E, Sharghi S, Larijani B. “Patient Guide to Islet Cell Transplant; Pre and Post- Procedure Preparation,” June 2006.
  • Forouhar E, Kheradvar A, Ghafourian K. Farsi Translation of the book “Molecular and Cellular Immunology” by Abul-Abbas, 3rd edition, Winning the first prize in student’s publications yearly competition.
Ratings & Reviews
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Ratings
4.9
Show respect for what you say
4.9
Spend enough time with you
4.9
Provider listen carefully to you
4.8
Know important info medical history
4.8
Rate provider 0-10
4.8
Provider explain in way you understand
4.7
Recommend this provider office
Reviews
05/19/23
We actually went thru how my vitamins and she help me with what to take - Verified patient
05/19/23
I had a really good visit with the Dr she really explains everything about my heath - Verified patient
05/03/23
Very good appointment experience. - Verified patient
04/15/23
Dr. Elena Forouhar is a thorough physician and I would recommend her highly. - Verified patient
03/03/23
She's very thorough - Verified patient