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Office
6500 West Loop S. #200
Bellaire, TX 77401Phone+1 713-572-8122Fax+1 713-383-1462
Summary
- Kelly Wirfel, MD, is an endocrinologist based in Bellaire, TX, with subspecialties in diabetes, osteoporosis and bone metabolism medicine, and thyroid. A graduate of the University of New Mexico School of Medicine's class of 1994, she completed her endocrinology fellowships at the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio and University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. She completed her residency in internal medicine at William Beaumont Army Medical Center. Dr. Wirfel is experienced in managing diabetes mellitus, osteoporosis, and thyroid disease. She has notably contributed to scientific research, which includes articles on diverse topics related to her specialties published in numerous credible journals.
Education & Training
- University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 1999 - 2000
- University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of MedicineFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 1998 - 1999
- William Beaumont Army Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1994 - 1997
- University of New Mexico School of MedicineClass of 1994
Certifications & Licensure
- TX State Medical License 1997 - 2026
- American Board of Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 6 citationsPatient and Provider Perspectives on Medication Non-adherence Among Patients with Depression and/or Diabetes in Diverse Community Settings - A Qualitative Analysis.Jane E Hamilton, Eduardo Blanco, Salih Selek, Kelly L Wirfel, Elmer V Bernstam
Patient Preference and Adherence. 2022-01-01 - 269 citationsDose-Response Effect of Elevated Plasma Free Fatty Acid on Insulin SignalingRenata Belfort, Lawrence J. Mandarino, Sangeeta R. Kashyap, Kelly L. Wirfel, Thongchai Pratipanawatr
Diabetes. 2005-06-01 - 166 citationsParathyroid carcinoma: A 22-year experienceNaifa L. Busaidy, Camilo Jimenez, Mouhammed Amir Habra, Pamela N. Schultz, Adel K. El-Naggar
Head & Neck. 2004-08-01
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