Pediatric Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Program

Roberto Izquierdo, MD
Medical Director

The pediatric endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism program utilizes a multi-disciplinary team of pediatric endocrinologists and nurse practitioners, registered dietitians, certified diabetes nurse educators and certified insulin pump educators, counselors and podiatrists to provide comprehensive diabetes care to children and adolescents with type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Clinical research trials, related to the prevention and management of diabetes, are also available.

Our Multidisciplinary Team

Pediatric Endocrinologists

• Roberto Izquierdo, MD (Medical Director)
• Lauren Lipeski, MD
• Angela Mojica, MD
• David Hansen, MD, MPH
• Nisha Patel, MD

Diabetes Nurse Education

• Ann-Maria Sanders, MSN, RN
• Kathryn Fredenburg, RN, BS, CDCES
• Janine Robbins, BSN, RN
• Jeanine Wright, RN

Diabetes Nutrition Education

• Pamela Blackmer, MS, RD, CDCES
• Danielle Stegman-Barber, MS, RD, CDN, CDCES

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

• Cassie Arnold, PA
• Cassie Bunker, MSN, CPNP-PC
• Khuyet Le, PA-C
• Reinele F. Robbins, MHS, PA-C, CDCES
• Destiny Jett, PA

Pharmacist

• Troy Hoelzl

Child Life Specialist

• Margaret Nellis, MS, CCLS

Social Worker

• Hollie Cartini, LCSW

Podiatrist

• J Kurt Concilla, DPM