As a pediatric endocrinologist, I provide care to children with a variety of hormone problems, including thyroid disease, aspects of puberty and growth abnormalities, and other diseases that impact the endocrine system. I also care for individuals with prediabetes and diabetes types 1 and 2. I’m a member of the Adolescent Type 2 Diabetes Program at Cincinnati Children's, which provides comprehensive care for youth with type 2 diabetes.
I was drawn to pediatric endocrinology for the opportunity to care for and improve the lives and long-term outcomes of children and adolescents. I treat each child, adolescent and family individually, knowing their distinctive circumstances deserve a safe care plan that benefits their health. I think it's essential that every family has the opportunity to be heard and to ask questions.
My research focuses on improving the care and long-term outcomes of youth with type 2 diabetes. Through innovative and comprehensive research, we aim to identify, prevent and treat complications associated with type 2 diabetes. The goal is to optimize a patient's health so they can live a long, fulfilling life.
Outside of work, I enjoy being active through various sports, exploring new dining scenes and spending time with friends and family.
BA: Microbiology, Miami University, Oxford, OH, 2009.
MD: St Louis University, St. Louis, MO, 2013.
Residency: Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL, 2016.
Certification: American Board of Pediatrics, 2016.
Endocrine Fellowship: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, 2021.
Research Fellowship: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, 2022.
Subspecialty Board of Pediatric Endocrinology, 2021.
Type 2 diabetes; prediabetes; pediatric endocrinology
Endocrinology
Youth-onset type 2 diabetes; diabetes-associated complications
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1151-P: Brain Networks Evaluated via Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging May Underlie Cognitive Findings in Youth with Type 2 Diabetes. Diabetes. 2024; 73.
259-OR: Arterial Stiffness and Diabetes-Associated Complications in the SEARCH for Diabetes in Youth Study. Diabetes. 2023; 72.
The Frequency of Undiagnosed Celiac Disease in Youth with Type 1 Diabetes and Its Association with Diabetic Retinopathy: The SEARCH for Diabetes in Youth Study. Pediatric Diabetes. 2023; 2023:1-11.
145-LB: Regional Grey Matter Volume and Cerebral Blood Flow in Obese Youth With and Without Type 2 Diabetes. Diabetes. 2022; 71.
Glycemic control is associated with dyslipidemia over time in youth with type 2 diabetes: The SEARCH for diabetes in youth study. Pediatric Diabetes. 2021; 22:951-959.
939-P: Prevalence of Celiac Disease, Undiagnosed Celiac Disease, and Coexisting Autoimmunity in Youth with Type 1 Diabetes: The SEARCH for Diabetes in Youth Study. Diabetes. 2021; 70.
1240-P: Dyslipidemia over Time in Youth with Type 2 Diabetes: The SEARCH for Diabetes in Youth Study. Diabetes. 2020; 69.
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