RinkuMehraMDMBA

Pediatric Diabetes Endocrinology, Pediatric Obesity, Pediatric Thyroid Endocrinology, Puberty Disorders/Pediatric Reproductive Endocrinology

CEO and Founder -The Mehra Clinic

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I am a double board certified Pediatric Endocrinologist and Obesity Medicine Specialist. I have a passion to make a broader impact in healthcare and have experience in Academics, Private practice, as well as in managed care and population health. One area that is underserved is Pediatrics. My goal is to improve access to pediatricians and empower patients to not only prevent but to take care of chronic disease and to live healthier lives starting in Childhood. Most recently, I have completed my MBA and been selected as a Doximity Telehealth Fellow. My goal is to provide the best care for my patients and increase access to pediatric subspecialists across the country.

University of TennesseeMBA, Physician Executive MBA, 2022 - 2022
University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsFellowship, Pediatric Endocrinology, 2004 - 2007
Rush University Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 2001 - 2004
University of Virginia School of MedicineClass of 2001
University of VirginiaB.A., Psychobiology, Cum Laude, 1993 - 1997

PubMed

Impact of pre-existing type 2 diabetes with and without cardiovascular disease on patients with COVID-19.
Chi Nguyen, Christopher L Crowe, Effie Kuti, Nihal Narsipur, Bonnie Donato, Rebecca S Pepe, Rachel Djaraher, Leo Seman, Nancy Graeter, Thomas P Power, Rinku Mehra, Vin...> ;Diabetes, Obesity & Metabolism. 2023 Sep 1
14 citations
Trends in standard workup performed by pediatric subspecialists for the diagnosis of adolescent polycystic ovary syndrome
Sarah E. Powers, Nicole W. Uliassi, Shannon D. Sullivan, Lisa Tuchman, Rinku Mehra, Veronica Gomez-Lobo> ;Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. 2015 Feb 1
2 citations
Feeding Frequency and Appetite in Lean and Obese Prepubertal Children
Rinku Mehra, Eva Tsalikian, Catherine A. Chenard, M. Bridget Zimmerman, William I. Sivitz> ;Obesity. 2011 Mar 1
2 citations
Antecedent caloric intake and glucose excursion following a subsequent meal in Type 1 diabetes
Rinku Mehra, Ramesh Raman, Margaret L. Bayless, William I. Sivitz> ;Journal of Diabetes. 2009 Dec 1
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Journal Articles

Clinical characteristics of children referred for signs of early puberty before age 3
Kaplowitz, P; Mehra, R., Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism, 9/2015
Trends in standard workup performed by pediatric subspecialists for the diagnosis of adolescent polycystic ovary syndrome
Sarah E Powers 1, Nicole W Uliassi 2, Shannon D Sullivan 3, Lisa K Tuchman 4, Rinku Mehra 5, Veronica Gomez-Lobo 6, Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, 9/2015
In children with premature adrenarche, bone age advancement by 2 or more years is common and generally benign
Daniel J DeSalvo 1, Rinku Mehra, Priya Vaidyanathan, Paul B Kaplowitz, Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolist, 2013
Feeding frequency and appetite in lean and obese prepubertal children
Rinku Mehra 1, Eva Tsalikian, Catherine A Chenard, M Bridget Zimmerman, William I Sivitz, Obesity, 2011
Antecedent caloric intake and glucose excursion following a subsequent meal in Type 1 diabetes
Rinku Mehra 1, Ramesh Raman, Margaret L Bayless, William I Sivitz, Journal of Diabetes, 2009
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