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Deanna Wilson Adkins

Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Pediatrics, Endocrinology
Box 102820 Med Ctr, Durham, NC 27710
2000 Erwin Rd, Box 102820, Durham, NC 27710

Overview


I care for children with all types of hormonal disorders. This includes growth disorders, bone disease, diabetes mellitus, thyroid disorders/cancer, pubertal disorders, disorders of sexual development, transgender youth, adrenal diseases, lipid disorders. I also work in advocacy for care of LGBTQIA individuals
Director of Duke Child and Adolescent Gender Care
Clinical Co Lead Duke Sex and Gender Wellness Program

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Associate Professor of Pediatrics · 2021 - Present Pediatrics, Endocrinology, Pediatrics

In the News


Published February 8, 2023
Medical Experts Examine Impact of NC Bills on LGBTQ+ Youth
Published October 10, 2022
Clinical Practice Today Oct 2022; Sports Medicine: Keeping Transgender Athletes in the Game
Published August 26, 2022
Duke Clinic Provides Care for Transgender Youth, Children With Differences of Sex Development

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Recent Publications


Expert Care of Adolescent Transgender and Gender-diverse Athletes.

Journal Article Sports Med Arthrosc Rev · March 1, 2025 As a population, transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) adolescents face higher rates of discrimination than their cisgender peers, both in their personal lives and while seeking health care. Negative experiences with health care can be discouraging for mino ... Full text Link to item Cite

Innovations: Using telemedicine to improve care of predominantly non-white youth with suboptimal insulin dependent diabetes control.

Journal Article Diabetes Res Clin Pract · April 2024 AIM: Despite advances in diabetes treatments, youth commonly fail to meet glucose targets. Telehealth support may help youth meet diabetes related goals. The objective of the project was to assess whether intensive telehealth support in a group of poorly c ... Full text Link to item Cite

Barriers to oral health care for transgender and gender nonbinary populations.

Journal Article J Am Dent Assoc · May 2023 BACKGROUND: Despite health disparities and barriers to medical care being well documented in the literature, transgender and gender nonbinary (TGNB) people's experiences and expectations with regard to oral health care remain understudied. The authors exam ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


Advanced Care Integration for Pediatric Populations in North Carolina Medicaid

ResearchCo-Principal Investigator · Awarded by Innovation Health Center · 2020 - 2026

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Education, Training & Certifications


Medical College of Georgia · 1997 M.D.