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    Anisha Patel, DO

    Associate Professor of Pediatrics (Endocrinology)
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    Pediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes

    PO Box 208081

    New Haven, CT 06520-8081

    United States

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    Associate Professor of Pediatrics (Endocrinology)

    Biography

    Anisha Patel, DO, is a pediatric endocrinologist who specializes in caring for children and adolescents with growth, thyroid, pituitary or pubertal concerns, along with disorders of sexual development.

    Dr. Patel is dedicated to delivering care that supports both the patient and their family through the challenges of chronic endocrine conditions. "It’s really rewarding because I am able to support kids with the highest caliber of care,” she says. “At Yale Medicine, we’re making a huge difference, one child at a time."

    As an associate professor of pediatrics (endocrinology) at Yale School of Medicine, Dr. Patel’s academic work includes research on diabetes management in children and adolescents, and ethical considerations in pediatric endocrinology. Her scholarly contributions focus on improving understanding and care for young people with diabetes and other endocrine disorders.

    Dr. Patel received her medical training at Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine, followed by an internship and residency at University Hospital at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. She completed her fellowship in pediatric endocrinology at Yale School of Medicine. Dr. Patel has received national and international recognition, including travel grants from the Pediatric Endocrine Society and an award from the Pediatric Academic Society.

    Last Updated on July 24, 2025.

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    Education & Training

    DO
    Yale University School of Medicine (2010)
    Fellow
    Yale Univeristy School of Medicine (2010)
    Resident
    The University Hospital at University of Medicine and Dentistry New Jersey (2007)
    Intern
    The University Hospital at University of Medicine and Dentistry New Jersey (2005)
    DO
    Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine (2004)
    BS
    State University of New York at Binghamton, Psychobiology (1997)

    Research

    Research at a Glance

    Yale Co-Authors

    Frequent collaborators of Anisha Patel's published research.

    Publications

    2021

    • Ethical Considerations in Working with a Transgender Youth with Osteogenesis Imperfecta
      Patel, A & Olezeski, C., Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology; Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology, 2021 9(1), 96-106
      Peer-Reviewed Original Research
    • Diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes.
      Jospeh,K., Waikar, A.R., Siebel,S., & Patel, A. ; In Diabetes in Children and Adolescents, ed. W.V. Tamborlane, Springer Nature Switzerland, AG, 2021, pp25-33
      Books
    • Acute diabetes complications.
      Choksi, I., Mencher, S., & Patel, A. In Diabetes in Children and Adolescents, ed. W.V. Tamborlane, Springer Nature Switzerland AG, 2021, pp 105-124
      Books
    • Sick day management.
      Mencher, S., Chocksi, I.,& Patel,A. In Diabetes in Children and Adolescents, ed. W.V. Tamborlane, Springer Nature Switzerland AG, 2021, pp 125-133
      Books

    2019

    2018

    2017

    • An unusual presentation of hypophosphatemic rickets.
      Ang, K.H., Patel, A.D., Berkwitt, A.K., AACE Clinical Case Reports; AACE Clinical Case Reports, Jan/Feb, 2017;Vol. 4, No. 1, pp. e3 e38.
      Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical Notes

    2016

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    Academic Achievements & Community Involvement

    Activities

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      The Endocrine Society

      Professional OrganizationsMember
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      Lawson Wilkins Pediatric Endocrine Society

      Professional OrganizationsMember
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      American Academy of Pediatrics

      Professional OrganizationsMember
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      American Osteopathic Association

      Professional OrganizationsMember
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      American Medical Association

      Professional OrganizationsMember

    Honors

    • honor

      First Prize Award at the 7th Annual Research Symposium

      01/01/2009Yale School of Medicine AwardYale University School of Medicine
    • honor

      Pediatric Endocrine Society (Formerly Lawson Wilkins) Travel Grant (2008, 2010)

      01/01/2008National AwardPediatric Academic Society
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      Pediatric Endocrine Society (Formerly Lawson Wilkins) European Travel Grant

      01/01/2008International AwardPediatric Academic Society
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      Honors Thesis Award

      01/01/1997Yale University AwardState University of New York at Binghamton
    • honor

      Award from National Research Foundation

      02/01/1996UnknownState University of New York at Binghamton

    Clinical Care

    Overview

    Anisha Patel, DO, is a pediatric endocrinologist who specializes in caring for children and adolescents with growth, thyroid, pituitary or pubertal concerns, along with disorders of sexual development.

    Dr. Patel is dedicated to delivering care that supports both the patient and their family through the challenges of chronic endocrine conditions. "It’s really rewarding because I am able to support kids with the highest caliber of care,” she says. “At Yale Medicine, we’re making a huge difference, one child at a time."

    As an associate professor of pediatrics (endocrinology) at Yale School of Medicine, Dr. Patel’s academic work includes research on diabetes management in children and adolescents, and ethical considerations in pediatric endocrinology. Her scholarly contributions focus on improving understanding and care for young people with diabetes and other endocrine disorders.

    Dr. Patel received her medical training at Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine, followed by an internship and residency at University Hospital at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. She completed her fellowship in pediatric endocrinology at Yale School of Medicine. Dr. Patel has received national and international recognition, including travel grants from the Pediatric Endocrine Society and an award from the Pediatric Academic Society.

    Clinical Specialties

    Pediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes

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    Board Certifications

    • Pediatric Endocrinology

      Certification Organization
      AB of Pediatrics
      Latest Certification Date
      2023
      Original Certification Date
      2013

    • Pediatrics

      Certification Organization
      AB of Pediatrics
      Latest Certification Date
      2023
      Original Certification Date
      2007

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    PO Box 208081

    New Haven, CT 06520-8081

    United States

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