Memorial Division of Pediatric Endocrinology
1131 N 35th Avenue
Suite 200
Hollywood, FL 33021
954-265-6989
Memorial Division of Pediatric Endocrinology
9291 Glades Road
Suite 202
Boca Raton, FL 33434
954-981-5516
About Me
I am a board certified pediatric endocrinologist at Memorial Healthcare System. I am also board certified in obesity medicine. I care for patients with diabetes, endocrine disorders and those with obesity.
Growing up, I saw firsthand how pediatric diabetes could affect the life of a child and their whole family. That experience inspired me to devote my life to helping families deal with chronic endocrine disorders.
I love my work with children and their families. Children have such engaging personalities and I enjoy helping to improve their daily life while getting to know them through the years.
When I first meet parents, many are worried about being judged as we discuss their child's obesity or diabetes management. I take a very positive approach to each case. No matter what the situation, we will focus on taking positive steps together to improve your child's health.
In addition to providing patient care, I am passionate about teaching the next generation of physicians. I am currently an affiliate assistant professor of pediatrics at Florida Atlantic University and am excited to participate in teaching new physicians in training at Memorial.
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Education
Education
University of Florida College of Medicine, 2009
Residency
Jackson Memorial Hospital, 2012, Pediatrics
Fellowships
Yale University School Of Medicine, 2015, Pediatric Endocrinology
Certifications
American Board of Pediatrics-Pediatric Endocrinology
American Board of Pediatrics-Pediatrics
Awards, Achievements, and More
Publications
- J Tsikis, A Vassilopoulos, C Wilcocks, L Reitblat, E Blanco, S Nicholls, J Valenzuela, RM Wolf. Few Pediatric Diabetes Patients Access Outpatient Psychotherapy following Screening and Referral. Oral presentation, ADA June 2018.
- L Reitblat, R Whittemore, SA Weinzimer, WV Tamborlane, LS Sadler. Life With Type 1 Diabetes: Views of Hispanic Adolescents and Their Clinicians. Diabetes Educator, Aug 2016.
Presentations
- “Overview of Puberty for NonâEndocrinologists,” Chris Evert Children’s Hospital Pediatrics Grand Rounds 2016
- “Exercise Concerns for Youth with Type 1 Diabetes,” American Diabetes Association Talk, 2016