Department of Medicine

University of Pittsburgh

Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism
200 Lothrop Street
E1140 BST
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Administrative/Research Office: (412) 648-9770
Patient/Clinical Inquiries: (412) 586-9700

Linda M. Siminerio, RN, PhD, CDE
photo

Associate Professor of Medicine

Executive Director, University of Pittsburgh Diabetes Institute

Assistant Professor of Nursing
Office: 2 Hot Metal Street, 2nd Floor
Suite E290, Rm 275
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
 
Phone: 412-864-0158
Fax: 412-864-0167
E-mail: simineriol@upmc.edu
Education
BSN, Pennsylvania State University, 1972
MS, Helath Related Professions, University of Pittsburgh, 1978
PhD, Pennsylvania State University, 1998
Area of Specialization/Research Interest  
Diabetes Education
Psychosocial & Behavioral Aspects of Diabetes
Diabetes Program Development
Diabetes and Telemedicine
 
Profile
Dr. Siminerio is the Director of the Adult Clinical Services Division of the University of Pittsburgh Diabetes Institute. She is a nationally prominent advocate for diabetes care, education and funding, and is a former Vice President of the ADA. She is a member of the Board of the International Diabetes Federation and is currently serving as Senior Vice President of the organization. Her main academic focus is in diabetes quality improvement, diabetes self-management, community interventions in diabetes care, and overcoming barriers to diabetes care in underserved populations.
Research Link
UPMC Diabetes Centers
View Research Webpage
For Pub Med search results, click here.