As a pediatric endocrinologist, I focus my care on children and adolescents with thyroid disease, growth problems and disorders of puberty. I also treat girls with Turner syndrome, and I practice general pediatric endocrinology as well.
Children are funny, smart and resilient, and I always knew I wanted to work with them. I love interacting with their families. Pediatric endocrinology lets me see many different types of patients, and since there are treatments for many of the diseases we treat, I see children return to health.
I practice patient-centered care and education. I put myself in the shoes of the family and child and listen carefully to everything they say. I work very hard to make sure the family and patient understand my thought process for the treatment plan I am recommending.
I’ve been taking care of girls with Turner syndrome for more than 10 years. In collaboration with families, I focus on the specific things that affect their child’s life the most, while making sure we cover all of the screening and treatment needs. In my research, we are trying to learn why patients with Turner syndrome are at risk for cardiovascular disease.
In my free time, I have three wonderful children who keep me busy and happy. I love to exercise, specifically weight-lifting. I also enjoy good food and drink — especially coffee!
BS: Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, 2000.
MD: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, 2004.
Residency: Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, 2007.
Fellowship: Pediatric Endocrinology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, 2010.
Certification: General Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics, 2008; Pediatric Endocrinology, American Board of Pediatrics, pending 2011.
Turner syndrome; general pediatric endocrinology; growth; puberty; hypopituitarism
Endocrinology
Cardiovascular disease in Turner syndrome; long-acting growth hormone
Endocrinology
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Clinical practice guidelines for the care of girls and women with Turner syndrome. European Journal of Endocrinology (EJE). 2024; 190:G53-G151.
Current Recommended Estrogen Dosing for Pubertal Induction in Turner Syndrome Results in Normal Uterine Growth. The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. 2024; 109:e1040-e1047.
Inspiring New Science to Guide Healthcare in Turner Syndrome: Rationale, design, and methods for the InsighTS Registry. American Journal of Medical Genetics, Part A. 2024; 194:311-319.
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding during Pubertal Induction with Transdermal Estrogen in Individuals with Turner Syndrome. Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. 2023; 36:358-362.
Influence of aortic valve morphology on vortical structures and wall shear stress. Medical and Biological Engineering and Computing. 2023; 61:1489-1506.
Cell-free DNA screening positive for monosomy X: clinical evaluation and management of suspected maternal or fetal Turner syndrome. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2022; 227:862-870.
Demonstration of mucus simulant clearance in a Bench-Model using acoustic Field-Integrated Intrapulmonary Percussive ventilation. Journal of Biomechanics. 2022; 144:111305.
OR18-6 Tracking the Diagnosis and Progression of Madelung Deformity in Pediatric Turner Syndrome Patients. Journal of the Endocrine Society. 2022; 6:a619.
Improving Anxiety Screening in Patients with Turner Syndrome. Hormone Research in Paediatrics: from developmental endocrinology to clinical research. 2022; 95:68-75.
Increased Prevalence of Beta-Cell Dysfunction despite Normal HbA1c in Youth and Young Adults with Turner Syndrome. Hormone Research in Paediatrics: from developmental endocrinology to clinical research. 2021; 94:297-306.
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