Dr. Michael M. Rothkopf is a distinguished physician recognized for his leadership in clinical nutrition, metabolic medicine, and internal medicine. He holds dual bachelor’s degrees in journalism and biology from Syracuse University and earned his medical degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School, followed by extensive postgraduate training in internal medicine, critical care, and nutrition and metabolism at prestigious institutions. His professional journey spans decades of private practice, academic appointments, and hospital leadership, where he served as attending physician, unit director, and founder of specialized nutrition and weight control centers. As a clinical professor and visiting professor at leading medical schools, he has influenced generations of physicians. His research interests include nutrition in chronic disease, parenteral nutrition, obesity, diabetes resolution, and metabolic support in critical care, supported by patents on novel therapeutic strategies. He possesses strong research skills in clinical trial design, metabolic assessment, and translational applications of nutrition science, with over a thousand citations in leading journals. His awards and honors include recognition as Internist of the Year, Excellence in Teaching and Caring, Top Physician selections, and prestigious fellowships from major professional societies. In conclusion, Dr. Rothkopf’s career reflects an exceptional blend of academic scholarship, clinical innovation, and leadership in advancing the science and practice of nutrition and metabolic medicine.
Campbell, M. D., Newmark, M. A., Hill, P. K., Rothkopf, M. M., & Dimino, M. J. (1980). Biochemical and structural differences between porcine ovarian follicular and luteal mitochondria. Biology of Reproduction, 23(1), 231–235.
Gross, R., Rothkopf, M. M., & Chmel, H. (1981). Myocardial abscess caused by Streptococcus agalactiae: Successful diagnosis and treatment. Southern Medical Journal, 74(8), 1001–1002.
Suwanagool, S., Rothkopf, M. M., Smith, S. M., LeBlanc, D., & Eng, R. (1983). Pathogenicity of Eikenella corrodens in humans. Archives of Internal Medicine, 143(12), 2265–2268.
Batuman, V., Dreisbach, A., Maesaka, J. K., Rothkopf, M., & Ross, E. (1984). Renal and electrolyte effects of total parenteral nutrition. Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, 8, 546–551.
Rothkopf, M. M., Eng, R. H., Smith, S. M., Shah, Y., Perez, E., & McDearman, S. C. (1984). Legionnaires’ disease in a gravedigger: An epidemiologic study. New York State Journal of Medicine, 84(5), 238–240.
Salen, G., Horak, I., Rothkopf, M., Cohen, J. L., Speck, J., Tint, G. S., Shore, V., Dayal, B., Chen, T., & Shefer, S. (1985). Lethal atherosclerosis associated with abnormal plasma and tissue sterol composition in sitosterolemia with xanthomatosis. Journal of Lipid Research, 26(9), 1126–1133.
Rothkopf, M. M., Cohen, J., Austin, S., & Salen, G. (1986). Premature coronary artery disease in a family with sitosterolemia with xanthomatosis. Atherosclerosis Reviews, 15, 157–168.