Jacob B. Blumenthal, MD

1989: A.B. with Honors, Philosophy, Brown University; Providence, RI         

1994: Doctor of Medicine, Brown University; Providence, RI       

1994-1995: Internship, Internal Medicine, University of Michigan Medical Center; Ann Arbor, MI

1995-1997: Residency, General Internal Medicine, Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University; Providence, RI

1997-2000: Fellowship, Geriatric Medicine, Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore, MD

I am a clinically trained geriatrician and clinical investigator focused on improving the function and quality of older adults with chronic conditions.  Specifically, we study the biological underpinnings of many age-associated conditions (including metabolic dysfunction, changes in body composition, atherosclerosis and cognitive decline) as well as their potential modifiability through lifestyle interventions.  We are also interested in novel models of care delivery to increase access as well as improve function and quality of life while reducing complications/costs.  I have extensive experience assessing veterans, and through my clinical work developed a deep appreciation for the importance of so-called “safety” issues, with a particular interest in the burdens of medications on older individuals with multiple comorbidities.

I am also deeply involved in education, teaching at all levels of the medical school as well as trainees across a number of professions.  I have mentored a number of students over the past decade, and increased the prominence of Geriatrics on campus.  I have been Co-Director of the University of Maryland Geriatric Medicine Fellowship since 2008, and since 2014 have been both Director of the Baltimore VAMC’s Special Fellowship in Advanced Geriatrics and Acting Associate Director for Education and Evaluation of the Baltimore Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center (GRECC).

Geriatrics, Function, Metabolism, Safety

Blumenthal JB, R Andersen, B Mitchell, M Seibert, H Yang, H Herzog, B Beamer, S Franckowiak, J Walston. Novel Neuropeptide Y1 and Y5 Receptor Gene Variants’ Associations with Serum Triglyceride and HDL Cholesterol Levels. Clinical Genetics 2002; 62(3): 196-202.

Blumenthal JB, MN Blumenthal. Genetics of Asthma. MedicalClinicsofNorthAmerica 2002;86(5): 937-950. PubMed PMID: 12428539.

Jacob Blumenthal, Ellen Plummer and Steven R. Gambert. Trauma in the Elderly: Causes and Prevention. Clinical Geriatrics, 2010; 18(1): 21-4.

Susan K. Fried, Thomas Tittelbach, Jacob Blumenthal, Urmila Sreenivasan, Linda Robey, Jamie Yi, Sumbul Khan, Courtney Hollender, Alice S. Ryan and Andrew P. Goldberg. Resistance to the antilipolytic effect of insulin in adipocytes of African-American compared to Caucasian post-menopausal women. Journal of Lipid Research, 2010; 51(5): 1193-200.

Joseph LJ, Prigeon RL, Blumenthal JB, Ryan AS, Goldberg AP. Weight Loss and Low-Intensity Exercise for the Treatment of Metabolic Syndrome in Obese Postmenopausal Women. The Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences 2011; doi: 10.1093/Gerona/glr093.