Overview
I care for children with a variety of endocrine disorders, including but not limited to growth concerns, abnormalities in puberty, thyroid disease, and diabetes/prediabetes. I have a clinical focus in Differences of Sexual Development and abnormal pubertal tempo or progression due to a variety of endocrine conditions. I have an interest in medical education and curricular development, and am participating in curricular development with Medical Students and Fellow Physicians.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
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2024 - Present
Pediatrics, Endocrinology,
Pediatrics
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 CiteFeminizing Hormone Therapy and Associated Clinical Care
Journal Article Physician Assistant Clinics · July 1, 2024 Full text CiteMasculinizing Hormone Therapy and Associated Clinical Care
Journal Article Physician Assistant Clinics · July 1, 2024 Full text CiteRecent Grants
Sleep and Insulin Resistance: The Impact of Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy in the Adolescent Transgender Population
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Endocrine Fellows Foundation · 2022 - 2024View All Grants
Education, Training & Certifications
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, School of Medicine ·
2018
M.D.