Dr. Codario’s academic interests focus on improving the understanding and treatment of endocrine disorders, particularly those that impact veterans and their families within the Veterans Administration Healthcare System. To address these important issues, Dr. Codario uses the rich data repository and unique features of the Veterans Administration Healthcare System to assess clinical outcomes, quality measures, and patient satisfaction resulting from different healthcare delivery models and medical approaches. Dr. Codario’s scholarly work has included evaluation of 1) the clinical effectiveness of U-500 insulin in the inpatient and outpatient setting, 2) the impact of testosterone prescribing practices on cardiovascular outcomes, and 3) the benefits of an impatient IV bisphosphate theapy protocol for patient with hip fracture. Dr. Codario also serves as a scholarly project mentor for trainees in the field of endocrinology and metabolism.
Dr. Codario is interested in general endocrinology with a focus on diabetes, obesity, male hypogonadism, and transgender/gender diverse care.
Dr. Codario is involved in informal bedside and didactic teaching for fellows and residents on any and all topics in endocrinology plus formal lectures on a variety of topics including: male osteoporosis, hypothalamic obesity syndrome, pheochromocytoma, hypercalcemia of malignancy, gastrinoma, panhypopituitarism and hypophysitis, ectopic Cushing's syndrome, and diabetes.
- MD, Georgetown University School of Medicine, 2007
- Residency, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 2010
- Fellowship, Endocrinology & Metabolism, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 2013
Education & Training
Rao, BB, Click, B, Eid, G, Codario, RA. Management of Refractory Noninsulinoma Pancreatogenous Hypoglycemia Syndrome with Gastric Bypass Reversal: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Endocrinology. 2015
Nguyen, H, Codario, R, Rao, HR. Efficacy and safety of U500 insulin use in hospitalized patients at VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS). Oral presentation presented at the American Diabetes Association 76th Scientific Sessions. 2016
Karajgikar, N. D., Manroa, P., Acharya, R., Codario, R. A., Reider, J. A., Donihi, A. C., Salata, R. A., Korytkowski, M. T. Addressing pitfalls in management of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) with a standardized protocol. Endocr Pract. 2019; Epub ahead of print.
