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Sara Pinney, MD

Sara Pinney, MD

Sara Pinney, MD

Sara Pinney, MD, MS, is an attending physician in the Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Areas of expertise: Adolescent endocrinology, General pediatric endocrinology, Polycystic ovarian syndrome, Thyroid disease, Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes

Locations: Specialty Care, Abington, Main Building


215-590-3174

About Sara Pinney, MD

Titles

Attending Physician

Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Certifications

Pediatrics – American Board of Pediatrics

Awards and Honors

2022, Main Line Today Top Docs, Pediatric Endocrinology

Research Interests

Developmental origins of adult diseases such as diabetes and obesity Epigenetic regulation of key developmental transcription factors important to pancreatic development.

Education & training

Graduate Degree

MS in Translational Research - Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

Medical Degree

MD - University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH

Residency

General Pediatrics - Northwestern University, Children’s Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL

Fellowship

Pediatric Endocrinology - The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

Publications

PubMed

Publications

Pinney SE, Simmons RA. Epigenetic mechanisms in the development of type 2 diabetes. Trends Endocrinol Metab. 2010 Apr;21(4):223-9. Epub 2009 Oct 26. Review. Read abstract

Pinney SE, MacMullen C, Becker S, Lin Y, Hanna C, Thornton P, Gangula A, Shyng S, Stanley CA. Clinical Characteristics and Biochemical Mechanisms of Congenital Hyperinsulinism Associated with Dominant KATP Mutations. 2008, Aug;118(8):2877-86.

Books

Pinney SE, DeLeón DD. Chapter 19: Hypoglycemia. Now What: Patient Encounters in Pediatrics. Editors Samir Shah, Gary Frank. Submitted to editors May 3, 2008.

Patient experience rating

(based on 48 submissions)

  • Provider listened carefully
    4.4 of 5
  • Trust provider with care
    4.4 of 5
  • Provider gave enough info about child's health
    4.4 of 5
  • Would recommend the provider
    4.4 of 5
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About the Patient Experience Rating System

The patient experience rating is an average of all responses to the care provider-related questions from surveys submitted by patient families and verified by our survey partner National Research Corporation (NRC Health), an independent company that specializes in patient experience. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question. Responses are measured using percent positive scoring. Percent positive is the percentage of respondents who answered with the most desirable response. We are committed to transparency and sharing the voices of our patients and families. Comments are reviewed before posting to ensure accuracy, privacy, and relevance. To provide meaningful feedback, comments are displayed on provider profiles once a sufficient number have been received. All feedback is also shared internally to support learning, recognition, and continuous improvement. The comments reflect the experiences and perspectives of the patients and families who submitted them. The comments are not endorsed by and do not reflect the views of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

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