Department of Medicine

Division of
Endocrinology, Metabolism,
and Nutrition

Osteoporosis Center

Clinical Academic Building
125 Paterson Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901

(732) 235-7219
( Appointments )

(732) 937-8617
( Bone Densitometry )

Program Description:

The Osteoporosis Center provides evaluation of the risk, prevention and treatment of osteoporosis.

The center's strong multidisciplinary approach is achieved through a team consisting of nationally renowned medical experts on metabolic bone disorders, endocrinologists, nurse coordinators, radiologists proficient in dual energy x-ray absorptiometry who can measure bone density with great precision, nutritionists who can give appropriate dietary counseling, a research laboratory team, physical therapist and social worker.

Special Service:

  • Bone densitometry

Director:

Participating RWJUMG Physicians & Professionals:

You can find us on the web ...
http://www2.umdnj.edu/medpweb

Avedis K. Khachadurian, MD


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Phone:  

732-235-7219

Fax:  

732-235-7224

Email:  

khachaav@umdnj.edu

Address:  

Clinical Academic Building - Suite 5100A
125 Paterson Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1977

Interests:  

Hyperlipidemia, diabetes mellitus

Specialty:  

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism - American Board of Internal Medicine, 1985

Degree:  

American University of Beirut, 1953

Internship:  

Medicine, American University of Beirut, 1954

Residency:  

Medicine, American University/Harvard Med., 1956

Fellowship:  

Metabolism, Harvard Medical School, 1959


Arthur C. Santora, MD, PhD


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Phone:  

732-235-7219

Fax:  

732-235-7224

Email:  

art_santora@merck.com

Address:  

Clinical Academic Building - Suite 5100A
125 Paterson Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1977

Interests:  

Calcium and bone metabolic diseases, osteoporosis

Specialty:  

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism - American Board of Internal Medicine, 1983

Degree:  

Emory University, 1978

Internship:  

Internal Medicine, Emory University Affiated Hospital, 1979

Residency:  

Internal Medicine, Emory University Affiliated Hospital, 1981

Fellowship:  

Endocrinology/Metabolism, National Institutes of Health, 1984


Sunil J. Wimalawansa, MD, PhD


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Phone:  

732-235-7219

Fax:  

732-235-7224

Email:  

wimalasu@umdnj.edu

Address:  

Clinical Academic Building - Suite 5100A
125 Paterson Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1977

Interests:  

Osteoporosis; metabolic bone disease; pituitary, adrenal, thyroid and parathyroid disorders.

Specialty:  

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism - Eligible

Degree:  

University of Peradeniya, 1975

Internship:  

Internal Medicine, Teaching Hospital, Kandy, 1976

Residency:  

General Medicine, Teaching Hospital Kandy, 1980

Fellowship:  

General Medicine, Ladywell and Hope, 1983