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Sara Lappe, MD, Pediatrics, Asheville, NC

SaraChristinaLappeMD

Pediatrics Asheville, NC

Physician

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  • Office

    11 Vanderbilt Park Dr
    Asheville, NC 28803
    Phone+1 828-213-1740

Education & Training

  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalResidency, Pediatrics, 2009 - 2012
  • Case Western Reserve University
    Case Western Reserve UniversityM.S., 2005 - 2009
  • Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
    Case Western Reserve University School of MedicineClass of 2009
  • Kenyon College
    Kenyon CollegeB.A., Molecular Biology, Concentration in Humane Studies, Magna Cum Laude, 2000 - 2004

Certifications & Licensure

  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2009 - 2025
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2012 - 2018
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • American Board of Obesity Medicine Obesity Medicine

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • The Protein Sparing Modified Fast Diet: An Effective and Safe Approach to Induce Rapid Weight Loss in Severely Obese Adolescents  
    Bakhach, M., Bhesania, N., Shah, V., Lappe, S., Alkhouri, N, Global Pediatric Health, 1/1/2016
  • Similarities and Differences Between Pediatric and Adult Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease  
    Crespo, M., Lappe, S., Feldstein, A., Alkhouri, N, Metabolism, 1/1/2016

Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Improved identification of pediatric obesity related co-morbidities in a dedicated weight management program compared to pediatric primary care
    Conjeevaram Selvakumar PK, Lappe S, Kabbany MN, Worley S, Alkhouri N., The World Congress of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Montreal, Canada, 1/8/2016
  • Lipoprotein (a) levels are frequently elevated in children with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
    Menon D, Jhaveri S, Lappe S, Lopez R, Alkhouri N, The World Congress of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Montreal, Canada, 1/8/2016
  • Assessing Pediatricians' Adherence to Obesity Guidelines with an EHR-Based Registry
    Lappe, S., Oppesando, R., Giuliano, K, Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting, 1/1/2016
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Lectures

  • Pediatric Obesity Management: Moving Beyond Diet and Exercise 
    Cleveland, OH - 1/28/2016
  • Primary Care Pediatric Obesity Management 
    Columbia, MO - 1/17/2016
  • Pediatric Obesity Management 
    Mayfield Hts, OH - 1/13/2016
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Other

Press Mentions

  • The European Eating Habits the US Could Learn From
    The European Eating Habits the US Could Learn FromNovember 9th, 2018
  • What Electronic Toys, TV Can Do to Your Infant’s Brain
    What Electronic Toys, TV Can Do to Your Infant’s BrainNovember 22nd, 2016
  • Report Focus on Health Not Weight for Teens HD
    Report Focus on Health Not Weight for Teens HDOctober 5th, 2016
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