Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Accomplishments
Leadership Roles And Committee Assignments
Awards
Notable Publications
Areas of research
Timeline
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Dr. Divya Sistla

Dr. Divya Sistla

Pittsburgh,PA

Summary

Endocrinologist and Obesity Medicine Specialist at the University of Pittsburgh, recognized for implementing evidence-based obesity interventions and effectively managing intricate endocrine disorders. Demonstrates a strong commitment to health education and excels in clinical research, contributing to improved patient outcomes through customized treatment plans. Adept at mentoring residents and students, fostering a collaborative learning environment.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Endocrinologist & Obesity Medicine Specialist

UPMC Mercy
Pittsburgh, USA
07.2021 - Current
  • Managed diagnosis and treatment of endocrine disorders like diabetes, thyroid dysfunction, parathyroid disease, osteoporosis,and Cushing's syndrome.
  • Specialized in managing weight-related conditions through tailored lifestyle interventions and pharmacotherapy.
  • As a clinical assistant professor, I am involved in teaching internal medicine residents, and medical students.

Education

ENDOCRINOLOGY FELLOWSHIP -

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Pittsburgh, PA
06.2021

INTERNAL MEDICINE RESIDENCY -

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Mckeesport, PA
06.2019

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS/MD) -

Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences
Telangana, India
05.2013

Skills

  • Proficient in Evidence-Driven Obesity Solutions
  • Endocrine Disorder Treatment
  • Health Education
  • Clinical Research Expertise

Affiliations

  • Fellow of American College of Physicians [FACP]
  • Academy of Physicians in Clinical Research
  • American Diabetes Association
  • Endocrine Society
  • American Association of Clinical Endocrinology

Certification

  • Pennsylvania Medical Board
  • American Board of internal medicine (double board certified for internal medicine and endocrinology)
  • American board of obesity medicine
  • US Drug Enforcement Administration
  • Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates [ECFMG]

Accomplishments

  • Distinction in Microbiology, Pathology, ENT, Ophthalmology, OBG and Pediatrics in Medical school
  • Gold medal and cash award for the highest score in ENT in medical school

Leadership Roles And Committee Assignments

  • Chief Resident, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center McKeesport, PA, 07/2018-06/2019
  • Internal medicine Resident wellness committee, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center McKeesport,07/2018-06/2019
  • Chief fellow and wellness leader, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center 07/2020- 06/2021
  • Diabetes patient safety committee member, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Mercy, PA, 07/2023, present
  • Physician THRIVE well-being champion committee, University of Pittsburgh Medical Centre, PA, 07/2024 present

Awards

  • American College of Physicians Resident Professionalism Award for Western PA, 2018
  • First position in Poster competition ACP Western PA meeting, 2023

Notable Publications

  • Glycogen storage type 1a presenting with Diabetes mellitus type 2, Divya Sistla, MD, Mary Korytkowski, MD, Sann Yu Mon, MD, MPH, Atypical Diabetes I book, American Diabetes Association, 2018
  • An unusual case of medullary thyroid cancer, Divya Sistla, MD; Hussain Mahmud, MD, Update in Endocrinology UPMC Division of Endocrinology newsletter, Fall 2020
  • Diabetes, COVID-19 and the Importance of Glycemic control, Mary Korytkowski, MD; Divya Sistla, MD, Update in Endocrinology UPMC Division of Endocrinology Newsletter, Spring 2021
  • Authored numerous posters and abstracts for National and regional scientific conferences

Areas of research

  • Adrenal disorders
  • Pituitary disorders
  • Osteoporosis

Timeline

Endocrinologist & Obesity Medicine Specialist

UPMC Mercy
07.2021 - Current

ENDOCRINOLOGY FELLOWSHIP -

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

INTERNAL MEDICINE RESIDENCY -

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS/MD) -

Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences
Dr. Divya Sistla