Elizabeth N Pearce MD MSc

Diabetes, Lipid Metabolism, Thyroid

Professor of Medicine, Boston University

732 Harrison AvePreston 2ND floorBoston, MA 02118
Phone+1 617-638-7470
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Summary

Elizabeth Pearce, MD is a specialist in Endocrinology, with specific expertise in Thyroid conditions. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and her fellowship in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism at Boston University Medical Center. Dr. Pearce has an impressive portfolio of research, with a series of publications on thyroid dysfunction and iodine nutrition. She has been consistently recognized as one of America's Top Doctors from 2009-2026 and is a Fellow of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology.

Education & Training

Boston University Medical CenterFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 2000 - 2002
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1997 - 2000
Harvard Medical SchoolClass of 1997

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Certifications & Licensure

MA State Medical License 2002 - 2026
American Board of Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2009, 2011-2026
Fellow (FACE) American Association of Clinical Endocrinology

Clinical Trials

Establishing the Iodine Requirement in Infancy
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Study on the Compensatory Mechanism of Iodine Nutrition and the Optimal Intake Level of Lactating Women Start of enrollment: 2020 Jan 01
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Roles: Contact

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Associations of maternal urinary perchlorate, thiocyanate, and nitrate with maternal thyroid function during pregnancy: Modification by iodine status in the MARBLES st...
Hyuna Jang, Deborah H Bennett, Andrew N Hoofnagle, Elizabeth N Pearce, Rebecca J Schmidt
Environmental Research. 2026-09-15
Long-term natural history of thyroid peroxidase antibodies in a population-based cohort: Findings from 18 years of follow-up in Tehran Thyroid Study (TTS).
Mohamadamin Tarighat-Payma, Ladan Mehran, Safdar Masoumi, Maryam Tohidi, Atieh Amouzegar
Journal of Translational Autoimmunity. 2026-06-01
Iodine Nutrition as a Potential Determinant of Maternal Depression During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period: A Scoping Review.
Pantea Nazeri, Mobina Taghva Nakhjiri, Mohammadreza Chashmyazdan, Elizabeth N Pearce
Nutrition Reviews. 2026-05-30

Lectures

Early Career Forum
ENDO 2019 - New Orleans, LA - 3/22/2019

Press Mentions

The Changing Landscape of Endocrinology: GLP-1s, New Diabetes Technology and MoreJanuary 22nd, 2025
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Tied to Similar Thyroid Cancer Risk as DPP-IV InhibitorsJanuary 14th, 2025
Doctors Worry That Iodine Deficiency — a Dietary Problem from the Past — Is Coming BackJanuary 6th, 2025

Grant Support

Sequential Breast Milk Iodine Concentrations: Effect Of Smoking And PechlorateNational Center For Research Resources2007
Effects Of H2 Blockers, Proton PUMP Inhibitors And Ezetimibe On Thyroxine AbsorpNational Center For Research Resources2007
Cardiovascular Consequences Of Thyroid DysfunctionNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2003–2007