Dr. Ethel S. Siris is the Director at the Toni Stabile Osteoporosis Center, Columbia University, is the Madeline C. Stabile Professor of Medicine at Columbia University, and is the immediate past-President for the National Osteoporosis Foundation. She is board certified in endocrinology and internal medicine, focusing on osteoporosis, metabolic bone disease, and bone and mineral metabolism.
Dr. Siris graduated from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and completed her residency and fellowship at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center. In 2008, Dr. Siris was named in America’s Top Doctor by Castle and Connelly Medical Ltd. and was one of New York Magazine’s best doctors, representing the top 2% best physicians in the New York area.
Dr. Siris shares how physical activity helps women build strong bones and prevent fractures.
January 18, 2010 - 12:20pm
Dr. Siris introduces herself and describes what osteoporosis is.
February 24, 2009 - 10:00am
Listen as Dr. Siris shares osteoporosis risk factors.
February 19, 2009 - 4:24pm
Dr. Siris explains when women should have a bone density test and if it is covered by insurance.
February 19, 2009 - 4:21pm
Dr. Siris shares why bloods tests are necessary when evaluating bone health.
February 19, 2009 - 4:18pm
Dr. Siris explains how fracture risks are evaluated.
February 19, 2009 - 4:13pm
Dr. Siris describes the symptoms of osteopenia and explains how common it is.
February 19, 2009 - 4:09pm
Dr. Siris describes osteopenia.
February 19, 2009 - 4:06pm
Dr. Siris shares how women can learn more about osteoporosis.
February 19, 2009 - 4:00pm
Listen as Dr. Siris explains how hormone replacement therapy (HRT) affects a woman's bones.
February 19, 2009 - 3:57pm
Dr. Siris explains when osteoporosis is treated with medication.
February 19, 2009 - 3:53pm
Dr. Siris describes the connection between calcium and vitamin D and why it is important to take them together.
February 19, 2009 - 3:47pm
Dr. Siris shares how much calcium women need per day to protect their bones.
February 19, 2009 - 3:42pm
Dr. Siris explains how women can advocate for their bone health.
February 19, 2009 - 3:38pm
Dr. Siris shares how women can prevent osteoporosis.
February 19, 2009 - 3:34pm
Dr. Siris explains what bone density tests and T-scores are.
February 19, 2009 - 3:30pm
Dr. Siris describes how osteoporosis is detected.
February 19, 2009 - 3:26pm
Dr. Siris explains how drinking alcohol affects women's bone health.
February 19, 2009 - 3:18pm
Listen as Dr. Siris shares when osteoporosis occurs.
February 19, 2009 - 3:11pm
Dr. Siris describes the symptoms of osteoporosis.
February 19, 2009 - 2:54pm
Dr. Siris explains the causes of osteoporosis.
February 19, 2009 - 2:47pm
