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Desmond Schatz, MD, Pediatric Endocrinology, Gainesville, FL

Desmond Schatz MD


Professor of Pediatrics, University Fla College of Medicine

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  • 2000 SW Archer RdGainesville, FL 32608

  • Phone+1 352-273-9270

  • Fax+1 352-334-6750

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Summary

  • Dr. Desmond Schatz is a pediatric endocrinologist in Gainesville, FL and is affiliated with UF Health Shands Hospital. He received his medical degree from University of the Witwatersrand and has been in practice 37 years. He is experienced in pediatric endocrinology and pediatric diabetes.

Education & Training

  • University of Florida
    University of FloridaFellowship, Pediatric Endocrinology, 1986 - 1989
  • University of Florida
    University of FloridaResidency, Pediatrics, 1984 - 1986
  • University of Florida
    University of FloridaInternship, Pediatrics, 1983 - 1984
  • University of the Witwatersrand
    University of the WitwatersrandClass of 1979
  • St. David’s College
    St. David’s CollegeNo degree, 1962 - 1973

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 1984 - 2027
  • Pediatrics
    American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • Pediatric Endocrinology
    American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Endocrinology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Banting Medal American Diabetes Association, 2016
  • Gold Medial Oration Award DMDEA, 2015
  • Special Recognition Award Equal Access Student Volunteer Clinic, 2014

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • The Environmental Determinants of Diabetes in the Young (TEDDY) Study: 2018 Update  
    Marian Rewers, Desmond Schatz, William Hagopian, Current Diabetes Reports
  • Current and future efforts toward the prevention of type 1 diabetes  
    Schatz DA, Pediatric Diabetes, 1/1/2016
  • Puppy love, adolescence, and chronic illness: the importance of pets for youth with type 1 diabetes  
    Walker AF, Schatz DA, Johnson C, Silverstein JH, Rohrs HJ, Journal of patient experience, 1/1/2015

Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • HLA-DR and DQ genes confer significant type 1 diabetes (T1D) risk in single autoantibody-positive relatives
    Michels AW, Boulware D, Beam CA, Marks JB, Schatz D, Dimeglio LA, Evans-Molina C, Sosenko JM, Harrison LC, Palmer JP, Greenbaum CJ, Becker DJ, Steck A, Rodrigues H, Go..., ADA 76th Scientific Session, New Orleans, LA, 1/1/2016
  • Socioeconomic status and the domestic allocation of Type 1 diabetes care
    Walker AF, Schatz D, Johnson C, Lyles S, Silverstein J, Rohrs H, ADA 76th Scientific Session, New Orleans, LA, 1/1/2016
  • Healthecare utilization for publicly insure children with Type 1 Diabetes in Florida and Texas
    Walker AF, Bell RA, Morris HL, Haller MJ, Shuster J, Shenkman B, Sun Y, Schatz D, ADA 76th Scientific Session, New Orleans, LA, 1/1/2016

Lectures

  • Prevention of T1D: Where Are We in 2019? 
    ENDO 2019 - New Orleans, LA - 3/26/2019
  • Type 1 Diabetes in Children and Adolescents: A Position Statement by the American Diabetes Association 
    Gainesville, FL - 6/15/2014
  • Towards a biological cure of type 1 diabetes: challenges and opportunities 
    Los Angeles, CA - 1/22/2016

Other

  • IgG4 antibodies in autoimmune polyglandular disease and IgG4-related endocrinopathies: pathophysiology and clinical characteristics 
    Nambam B, Winter WE, Schatz DA, Curr Opin Pediatr
    1/1/2014
  • Autoimmune polyglandular syndromes 
    Haller MJ, Winter WE, Schatz DA
    1/1/2013
  • Pediatric lipid disorders in clinical practice.eMedicine from WebMD 
    Rohrs HJ, Schatz D, Winter WE, Davis V
    1/13/2012

Press Mentions

  • Diabetes Association Leader Apologizes for Expulsion of Members, Pledges to Rebuild Trust
    Diabetes Association Leader Apologizes for Expulsion of Members, Pledges to Rebuild TrustJune 10th, 2026
  • Top Pediatricians: Learn Facts to Protect Kids from COVID-19 | Commentary
    Top Pediatricians: Learn Facts to Protect Kids from COVID-19 | CommentaryJanuary 14th, 2022
  • Internationally Known Pediatric Lung Transplant Expert Joins University of Florida Health
    Internationally Known Pediatric Lung Transplant Expert Joins University of Florida HealthJune 23rd, 2021

Grant Support

  • Diabetes Brain and Cognitive Development-Type 1 (DBCD-T1)UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA2024–2029
  • Diabetes Brain and Cognitive Development-Type 1 (DBCD-T1)UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA2024–2029
  • Survival and potential of insulin-deficient beta cells in type 1 diabetesUNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA2022–2026
  • Trialnet: University Of Florida Clinical Center And NetworkNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2009–2011
  • Natural History Study Of The Development Of Type 1 Diabetes Type 1 Trialnet ProtNational Center For Research Resources2009

Committees

  • member, Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes - 2015

Professional Memberships

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