Michael G. Spigarelli, MD, PhD
Title
Fellowship Director
Appointment
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Internal Medicine
Email
michael.spigarelli@cchmc.org
Phone
513-636-4681
Bio
Michael Spigarelli, MD, PhD, attended medical school at University of Michigan Medical School and completed his residency in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor.
Subsequently, Dr. Spigarelli completed a fellowship in Adolescent Medicine at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. Presently he remains on staff at Cincinnati Children's in the Division of Adolescent Medicine.
Clinically Dr. Spigarelli's interests include eating disorders (anorexia nervosa, bulimia neverosa and related conditions), adolescent and pubertal development, adolescent gynecology, sexually transmitted diseases, preventative medicine and young adult care.
In addition to his clinical interests, Dr. Spigarelli has worked to developed relationships with community organizations and remains actively involved with community health care activities, projects within in the Cincinnati Public School System and other area school districts and private schools and with other community-based organizations.
Over the years, Dr. Spigarelli has been very involved with the Society for Adolescent Medicine, with ongoing commitment to the residents and fellows, helping to coordinate and facilitate development of their careers within the field of adolescent medicine and allied professions.
Dr. Spigarelli serves on the Multidisciplinary Membership Committee within the Society of Adolescent Medicine. He is currently the Fellowship Director in the Division of Adolescent Medicine.
Credentials
MD with distinction in Research: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 1996.
PhD: Medicinal Chemistry, Medical Scientist Training Program, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 1996.
Residency: Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, MI.
Fellowship: Adolescent Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH.
Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2000. American Board of Pediatrics, 2000. American Board of Internal Medicine, Sub-board of Adolescent Medicine, 2003.
Research
Eating disorders, anorexia nervosa, bulimia neverosa, hormonal influence on development and disease processes.
Research Grants and Contracts
Professional Organization Memberships
- Society of Adolescent Medicine
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- Academy for Eating Disorders
Special Interests
Substance abuse; eating disorders; complex medical problems of adolescence.
Presentations, Most Recent
Invited Speaker: Morbidly Obese Children and Young Adults, Vagaries of Adolescent Compliance with Medical Regimens, American College of Surgeons, October 12, 2004; New Orleans, LA.
Invited Lecture: Over the Counter Drug Abuse, 15th Annual Current Trends in Neonatal and Pediatric Care Conference, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati OH, September 30, 2004.
Keynote Address: Eating Disorders: A Far to Common Teen Issue, American Red Cross and Scripps Howard Foundation Leadership Development Center, Xavier University, July 23, 2004.
Institute Leader, Adolescent Health Professionals In-Training Institute - 2004, Society for Adolescent Medicine 2004 Annual Meeting, St. Louis, MO, March 19, 2004.
Special Interest Group Leader, Internists in Adolescent Medicine, Society for Adolescent Medicine 2004 Annual Meeting, St. Louis, MO, March 21, 2004.
Related Areas
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