General Info

Schafer Boeder, MD, is an endocrinologist who diagnoses and treats people with a variety of endocrine conditions. He has a particular interest in diabetes and is a member of the inpatient glycemic control team, where he works with patients to monitor glucose levels, adjust insulin dosages, and maintain long-term glucose control at home. As a physician at an academic teaching hospital, he is involved in training medical students, residents, and fellows at UC San Diego School of Medicine. His research is focused on new medications, devices, and technologies to help patients with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. He is active in patient education through organizations such as Taking Control of Your Diabetes, where he speaks on topics such as current and future therapies for diabetes. Dr. Boeder was chief fellow during his endocrinology and metabolism fellowship at UC San Diego School of Medicine, where he also completed his residency in internal medicine. He earned his medical degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Va. He is board certified in internal medicine. He is a member of the American Diabetes Association and the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists. In his free time, Dr. Boeder enjoys surfing, camping and traveling. He speaks fluent Spanish. UC San Diego Health LinksFor more information, see http://health.ucsd.edu/specialties/endo/Pages/default.aspx.