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Sarah Commisso Armstrong

Professor of Pediatrics
Pediatrics, General Pediatrics and Adolescent Health
Box 3675 Med Ctr, Durham, NC 27710
3116 N Duke Street, Durham, NC 27704
Office hours Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm  

Overview


Dr. Armstrong's clinical and research interests include pediatric nutrition and the treatment of childhood and adolescent obesity, along with related health problems. As director of the Duke Children's Healthy Lifestyles Program, Dr. Armstrong oversees a cohort of over 3000 overweight children and teenagers. She is a member of the Executive Committee for the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Obesity.  Dr. Armstrong's research focuses on leveraging innovative strategies to improve children's nutrition and activity, including mobile health interventions, community partnerships, and medication or surgical approaches.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Professor of Pediatrics · 2021 - Present Pediatrics, General Pediatrics and Adolescent Health, Pediatrics
Chief, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Health · 2021 - Present Pediatrics, General Pediatrics and Adolescent Health, Pediatrics
Professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health · 2020 - Present Family Medicine and Community Health, Community Health, Family Medicine and Community Health
Professor in Population Health Sciences · 2020 - Present Population Health Sciences, Basic Science Departments
Affiliate, Duke Global Health Institute · 2016 - Present Duke Global Health Institute, University Institutes and Centers
Member in the Duke Clinical Research Institute · 2017 - Present Duke Clinical Research Institute, Institutes and Centers

Education, Training & Certifications


University of Virginia · 2000 M.D.