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Office
7901 E 22nd St
Tucson, AZ 85710Phone+1 520-694-8888Fax+1 520-694-8424
Summary
- Dr. Merri Pendergrass is an endocrinologist in Tucson, AZ and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Banner - University Medical Center South and Banner University Medical Center-Tucson. She received her medical degree from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and has been in practice 28 years. She specializes in diabetes and lipid metabolism.
Education & Training
University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of MedicineFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 1992 - 1995- University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of MedicineResidency, Internal Medicine, 1989 - 1992
University of Texas Southwestern Medical SchoolClass of 1989
Certifications & Licensure
AZ State Medical License 2012 - 2025
TX State Medical License 1990 - 2024
MA State Medical License 2003 - 2012
LA State Medical License 1997 - 2010- American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FACP) American College of Physicians, 2002
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Proof-of-Concept Study of Using Supervised Machine Learning Algorithms to Predict Self-Care and Glycemic Control in Type 1 Diabetes Patients on Insulin Pump Therapy.Sawsan Kurdi, Ahmad Alamer, Haytham Wali, Aisha F Badr, Merri L Pendergrass
Endocrine Practice. 2023-06-01 - 1 citationsImpact of Non-Tailored One-Way Automated Short Messaging Service (OASMS) on Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes: A Retrospective Feasibility Study.Ahmad Alamer, Charles Palm, Abdulaziz Saleh Almulhim, Charisse Te, Merri Pendergrass
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020-10-19 - 2 citationsImpact of supplemental training programs on improving medical students' confidence in providing diabetes self-management education and support.Maryam T Fazel, Mohammad Fazel, Nora L Bedrossian, Fernando Picazo, Julia D. Sobel
Advances in Medical Education and Practice. 2017-09-28
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
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