Diana M. Pontell, MD

About Diana M. Pontell, MD

Titles

Pediatrician

Certifications

Pediatrics – American Board of Pediatrics

Awards and Honors

2014, Marie Leebron Prize in Pediatrics, Perelman School of Medicine
2013, Arnold P. Gold Humanism Society, Perelman School of Medicine
2010, Gamble Scholar, Perelman School of Medicine
2007, Phi Beta Kappa Honors Society, Emory University
2006, Dean’s Achievement Scholar, Emory University

Leadership and Memberships

Memberships in Professional Organizations

2014-present, American Academy of Pediatrics

Education & training

Medical Degree

MD - Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

Residency

Pediatrics - Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA (Chief Resident)

Publications

Publications

2015

Anthony AR, Alwahab UA, Kanakiya NK, Pontell DM, Veledar E, Oyesiku NM, Ioachimescu A. Significant elevation of growth hormone level impacts surgical outcomes in acromegaly. Endocr Pract. 21(9): 1001-9, 2015.

2007

Umpierrez GE, Gonzalez A, Umpierrez D, Pimentel D. Diabetes mellitus in the Hispanic/Latino population: an increasing health care challenge in the United States. Am J Med Sci. 2007;334(4):274-82.

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