Athena Philis-Tsimikas MD
Diabetes, Lipid Metabolism
Endocrinologist, Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute
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9894 Genesee AveLa Jolla, CA 92037
Phone+1 858-678-7050
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Summary
- Dr. Athena Philis-Tsimikas is an endocrinologist in San Diego, CA and is a Corporate Vice President with Scripps Health and Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute where she leads diabetes support services and translational research. She received her medical degree from University of Athens and has been in practice 29 years. She specializes in diabetes and lipid metabolism. She has an additional affiliation at the University of California, San Diego where she is an Associate Professor without compensation.
Education & Training
Scripps Clinic/Scripps Green HospitalFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 1994 - 1996
University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 1992 - 1994
UMass Chan Medical SchoolResidency, Internal Medicine, 1990 - 1991
Stamford Hospital/Columbia University College of Physicians and SurgeonsResidency, Internal Medicine, 1988 - 1990
University of AthensClass of 1988
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 1992 - 2027
American Board of Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Clinical Trials
- Randomized Trial of Peer Led Education-Project Dulce Start of enrollment: 2006 Sep 01
- Dose-Ranging Study to Evaluate the Glycemic Effects, Safety, and Tolerability of Metformin Delayed Release in Subjects With T2DM Start of enrollment: 2015 Sep 01
- An Administration Method Study of Human Regular U-500 Insulin (LY041001) in Participants With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Start of enrollment: 2015 Oct 20
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Clinical Use of Once-Weekly Insulin Icodec: Translating Clinical Trial Data into Practical Guidance for Diabetes Management.Athena Philis-Tsimikas, Jens Aberle, Harpreet Bajaj, Ildiko Lingvay, Yiming Mu
Drugs. 2025-10-01 - 1 citationsInsights on Hospitalisations from the Phase 3a ONWARDS 1-6 Trials of Once-Weekly Insulin Icodec.Athena Philis-Tsimikas, Julie Krogsdahl Bache, Ariel Fu, Monika Kellerer, Karen Salvesen-Sykes
Diabetes Therapy. 2025-08-01 - Factors Associated with Progression to Type 2 Diabetes among Women with Gestational Diabetes.Junxiu Liu, Chen Yang, Bian Liu, Ryung Kim, Athena Philis-Tsimikas
Journal of Urban Health. 2025-08-01
Lectures
- Diabetes Management in the Hospital and Long Term Care FacilityScripps Conference Services & CME /Scripps Translational Science Institute (STSI), San Diego, Califo - 10/11/2013
- Diabetes Management in the Hospital and Long Term Care FacilityScripps Conference Services & CME /Scripps Translational Science Institute (STSI), San Diego, Califo - 10/11/2013
- Scripps Whittier Professional Education and Training Programs 2013- Initiation and Management of Insulin and Incretin TherapyScripps Conference Services & CME /Scripps Translational Science Institute (STSI), San Diego, Califo - 10/10/2013
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Press Mentions
QWINT Signals Paradigm Shift for Basal Insulin Dosing in Type 2 DiabetesJune 23rd, 2025- Long-Lasting Insulin Takes Another Step Forward with Latest Clinical Trial ResultsJune 23rd, 2025
- Once-Weekly Basal Insulin Non-Inferior to Several Daily Options in Type 2 DiabetesJune 22nd, 2025
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Grant Support
- CTSA K12 Program at The Scripps Research InstituteSCRIPPS RESEARCH INSTITUTE, THE2023–2028
- CTSA K12 Program at The Scripps Research InstituteSCRIPPS RESEARCH INSTITUTE, THE2023–2028
- Continuous Glucose Monitoring for High-Risk Type 2 Diabetes in the Hospital: Cloud-Based Real-Time Glucose Evaluation and Management System (Cyber GEMS)SCRIPPS HEALTH2021–2026
- ACT1VATE: Addressing Emotional Distress to Improve Outcomes among Diverse Adults with Type 1 DiabetesSCRIPPS HEALTH2020–2026
- ACT1VATE: Addressing Emotional Distress to Improve Outcomes among Diverse Adults with Type 1 DiabetesNIDDK2020–2025
- The National COVID Cohort Collaborative (N3C)-ScrippsNCATS2020–2021
- Dulce Digital-COVID Aware (DD-CA) discharge texting platform for US/Mexico border Hispanics with diabetes + COVID-19NIDDK2020–2021
- Dulce Digital-Me: An Adaptive mHealth Intervention for Underserved Hispanics with DiabetesNIDDK2016–2021
- Mi Puente: My Bridge to Better Cardiometabolic Health and Well-BeingNINR2015–2021
- Medical Assistant Health Coaching for Diabetes in Diverse Primary Care SettingsNIDDK2015–2020
- Dulce Mothers: A Community Approach to Reduce the Risks of Developing DiabetesAfter GDMNCRR2009–2011
- Incremental Clinical/Cost Effect Of Rn/PeerNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2006–2007
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