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Jose Canas, MD, Pediatric Endocrinology, Saint Petersburg, FL, Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital

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Pediatric Endocrinology Saint Petersburg, FL

Pediatric Diabetes Endocrinology, Pediatric Growth Disorder Endocrinology, Pediatric Thyroid Endocrinology

Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, St. Petersburg FL.

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  • Office

    601 5th Street South, Suite 304
    Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
    Phone+1 727-767-3636
    Fax+1 727-767-3638
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Summary

  • Carotenoids are Inversely Associated with Metabolic Syndrome: A Systematic Revie

    A systematic review and meta-analysis published in the journal Nutrition Reviews, suggested that total mixed carotenoids as well as individual carotenoids were

    Meta-analysis supports carotenoids for cardio-metabolic health benefits

    Writing in Nutrition Reviews​,​ scientists from the National Institute on Aging at the National Institutes of Health report that alpha- and beta-carotene, as we

Education & Training

  • Nassau University Medical Center
    Nassau University Medical CenterFellowship, Pediatric Endocrinology, 1986 - 1988
  • Nassau University Medical Center
    Nassau University Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 1983 - 1986
  • Universidad Nacional Pedro Henriquez Urena
    Universidad Nacional Pedro Henriquez UrenaClass of 1983

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2004 - 2026
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 1985 - 2010
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1986 - 2005
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Endocrinology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Excellence in Teaching University of Florida, 2018

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Insulin resistance and adiposity in relation to serum beta-carotene levels  
    Canas, J. A., Damaso, L. Altomare, A., Killen, K., Hossain, J., Balagopal, P.B., Journal of Pediatrics

Authored Content

  • Meta-analysis supports carotenoids for cardiometabolic health benefits.10/24/2018

Press Mentions

  • Neurology Video Journal Club Ep 9: Association of NAFLD and Fibrosis with Dementia and Cognition
    Neurology Video Journal Club Ep 9: Association of NAFLD and Fibrosis with Dementia and CognitionJuly 22nd, 2022
  • Diabetes and Endocrinology Program at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital Expands with New Leader
    Diabetes and Endocrinology Program at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital Expands with New LeaderSeptember 4th, 2018

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish

Hospital Affiliations