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Mary Patti, MD, Endocrinology, Boston, MA

MaryElizabethPattiMDFACP

Endocrinology Boston, MA

Diabetes, Lipid Metabolism

Investigator and Adult Endocrinologist, Joslin Diabetes Center and Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School

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  • Office

    1 Joslin Pl
    # Joslin
    Boston, MA 02215
    Phone+1 617-735-1966
    Fax+1 617-309-2593

Summary

  • Dr. Patti is a physician-scientist, serving as Principal Investigator at Joslin Diabetes Center, Director of the Hypoglycemia Clinic, Co-Director of the Molecular Phenotyping Core, and Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Patti’s NIH-funded lab focuses on identification of molecular/epigenetic mechanisms by which nutritional exposures during early life increase diabetes risk in subsequent generations. Translational studies are focused on mechanisms contributing to diabetes resolution and hypoglycemia after bariatric surgery. Dr. Patti received her MD from Jefferson Medical College magna cum laude, with internal medicine residency at University of Pittsburgh, and endocrinology fellowship at Harvard.

Education & Training

  • Massachusetts General Hospital
    Massachusetts General HospitalFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 1992 - 1995
  • UPMC Medical Education
    UPMC Medical EducationResidency, Internal Medicine, 1985 - 1988
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson UniversityClass of 1985

Certifications & Licensure

  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 1992 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1986 - 1992
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow American College of Physicians, 2014
  • Fellow Obesity Society, 2013
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification NextGen Ambulatory EHR, NextGen Healthcare, 2011-2012
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Lectures

  • Evaluation and Treatment of Post-Bariatric Surgery Hypoglycemia 
    ENDO 2018: 100th Endocrine Society Annual Meeting - Chicago, Illinios - 03/18/2018
  • Bariatric Surgery: Remodeling the Next Generation 
    ENDO 2018: 100th Endocrine Society Annual Meeting - Chicago, Illinios - 03/17/2018
  • American Diabetes Association (ADA) 73rd Scientific Sessions 2013 
    American Diabetes Association, Chicago, Illinois - 6/21/2013

Press Mentions

  • Continuous Glucose Monitoring Might Help in Managing Postoperative Hypoglycemia
    Continuous Glucose Monitoring Might Help in Managing Postoperative HypoglycemiaJuly 28th, 2023
  • Glucagon Delivery System Treats Post-Bariatric Hypoglycemia
    Glucagon Delivery System Treats Post-Bariatric HypoglycemiaJanuary 30th, 2020
  • New Closed-Loop System Offers Promise as Novel Treatment for Post-Bariatric Hypoglycemia
    New Closed-Loop System Offers Promise as Novel Treatment for Post-Bariatric HypoglycemiaJanuary 9th, 2020
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Grant Support

  • Genomics CoreNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2007–2011
  • Gene Expression In Prediabetes: Potential Role Of PGC-1National Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2003–2006
  • Core--GenomicsNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2002
  • Mechanisms Of Ffa-Induced Hepatic Insulin ResistanceNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2001
  • Bifunctional Modulation Of Insulin Action By Amino AcidsNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1997–2001

Committees

  • Chair, American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions Planning Committee 2011 - 2013

Professional Memberships