Resources and support to manage my diabetes
Providing support and education to empower patients to take charge of their health.
Diabetes and Endocrine Center
Your Care Team
Our staff is certified by the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE) and includes Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses and Registered Dietitians.
Our Nurse Practitioners perform a thorough physical exam to identify any diabetes complications that may have developed and prescribes proper diagnostics and treatment modalities working in partnership with your Primary Care Provider for continuity of care.
The Registered Nurses and Registered Dietitians are health professionals who possess experience and comprehensive knowledge in management of diabetes and diabetes-related conditions. They provide education and support to help people understand and manage their condition through Diabetes Self- Management Education/Training (DSME/T) and Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT).
Physicians
Miguel A. Ariza MD, FACE, ECNU
Medical Director of the Diabetes Management Center
Nurse Practitioners
Judith M. Pentedemos MSN, APRN, FNP/C, CDE
Clinical Manager
Cigy Methratta CNP, BC-ADM
Family Nurse Practitioner
Registered Nurses
Karen Gallagher RN, CDE
Registered Dietitians
Marianne Leduc RD, LDN, CDE
Outpatient Dietitian
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