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Shari Directo, MD, Pediatrics, Los Angeles, CA

ShariVasquezDirectoMD

Pediatrics Los Angeles, CA

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  • Office

    4650 W Sunset Blvd
    Stop 68
    Los Angeles, CA 90027
    Phone+1 323-361-2122
    Fax+1 323-857-2107

Education & Training

  • Children's Hospital Los Angeles
    Children's Hospital Los AngelesResidency, Pediatrics, 2013 - 2016
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    University of Illinois College of MedicineClass of 2013
  • Boston University
    Boston UniversityMA, Medical Science, 2007 - 2009
  • University of Southern California
    University of Southern CaliforniaBS, Health Promotion Disease Prevention, 2003 - 2007

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2015 - 2026
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics

Publications & Presentations

Abstracts/Posters

  • Self-esteem Independently Predicts Insulin Sensitivity in Obese Latino Adolescents
    Weigensberg M, Vasquez S, Toledo-Corral C, Nguyen-Rodriguez S, Spruijt-Metz D, The Obesity Society 2011 Annual Scientific Meeting, Orlando, FL, 10/2012

Lectures

  • Senior Case Conference: Neck Swelling in a 15 month old 
    Children's Hospital Los Angeles - 10/14/2015
  • Senior Case Conference: Hypocalcemic Seizure in a 6 week old 
    Children's Hospital Los Angeles - 12/19/2014

Committees

  • Member, CHLA Pediatric Residency Diversity Committee 2014 - 2016
  • Class Representative, CHLA Pediatric Residency Jeopardy Committee 2013 - 2016

Research History

  • USC Childhood Obesity Research Center, Student ResearcherExamined associations between self-esteem and metabolic health in obese Latino youth using data generated from participants entering a guided imagery lifestyle intervention.2010 - 2012
  • USC Institute for Prevention Research Cancer Information Service, Student ResearcherResearched cancer control programs for Latinos living along the California-Mexico border and created a database of programs.2006 - 2006

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish