RubinaAHeptullaMD

Pediatric Endocrinology • Scarsdale, NY

Professor, Pediatrics, A Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva Univ

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Office
Millennium Medical and Rehab
1075 Central Park Ave
Scarsdale, NY 10583
Phone+1 914-472-2700
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Education & Training

Yale-New Haven Medical CenterFellowship, Pediatric Endocrinology, 1995 - 1998
UMMS-BaystateResidency, Pediatrics, 1994 - 1995
Brown UniversityResidency, Pediatrics, 1992 - 1994
Maulana Azad Medical CollegeClass of 1990
Jai Hind CollegeNo Degree, Science, 1985

Certifications & Licensure

NY State Medical License 2010 - 2025
CT State Medical License 1995 - 2024
TX State Medical License 2002 - 2011
MA State Medical License 1999 - 2010
RI State Medical License 1992 - 1994
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Endocrinology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Top Doctors: New York Metro Area Castle Connolly, 2014-2015
New York Magazine: Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2013-2014
Leading Physicians of the world 2013
Top Doctors of America 2012-2013
Abstract Selected forTrainee Award Endocrine Society, 2008
McNair Scholar for Juvenile diabetes 2008
Lawson Wilkins Scholar 2001
CHRC Baylor Scholar 2001
Post-doctoral Research Award Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 1997
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Clinical Trials

The Role of Amylin and Glucagon in T1DM Start of enrollment: 2002 Jul 01
Completed
Phase 3
The Effect of Prolonged Pramlintide Infusion in Pediatric Diabetes Start of enrollment: 2003 Oct 01
Completed
Phase 3
Ability to Cope With Type 1 Diabetes Start of enrollment: 2004 Jun 01
Completed
Ability to Cope With Type 1 Diabetes Start of enrollment: 2004 Jul 01
Completed
Lantus in the Treatment of Type 1 Diabetes Children Start of enrollment: 2004 Nov 01
Completed
Phase 4
Continuous Subcutaneous Infusion of Pramlintide and Insulin Start of enrollment: 2006 Jan 01
Completed
Phase 4
Lunch Time Insulin Injection by School Nurse for Poorly Controlled Diabetes Start of enrollment: 2006 Jun 01
Completed
Phase 4
Post-meal Insulin Dosing With Adjuvant Pre-meal Pramlintide in Children With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Start of enrollment: 2007 Feb 01
Completed
Phase 4
Role of Exenatide in Type 1 Diabetes Start of enrollment: 2007 Mar 01
Completed
Phase 2
Detemir: Role in Type 1 Diabetes Start of enrollment: 2007 Aug 01
Completed
Phase 4
A Survey To Elicit The Relationship Between Literacy And Glycemic Control In Pediatric Diabetes Start of enrollment: 2007 Jun 01
Completed
Disaster Preparedness Among Families Caring for Children With Diabetes Start of enrollment: 2008 Jun 01
Completed
Exenatide (Byetta) Versus Pramlintide (Symlin): Role in Post-Prandial Hyperglycemia Start of enrollment: 2009 Aug 01
Closed Loop System With Pramlintide Versus Exenatide Start of enrollment: 2010 Dec 01
Completed
Phase 1
New Onset Type 1 Diabetes: Role of Exenatide Start of enrollment: 2010 Dec 01
Completed
Phase 4
Use of Exenatide and Pramlintide to Decrease Post-prandial Hyperglycemia Start of enrollment: 2009 Aug 01
Completed
Phase 4
Sitagliptin Dose Determination Study Start of enrollment: 2011 Nov 01
Completed
Phase 4
Liraglutide Versus Insulin Mono-therapy in the Closed Loop Setting Start of enrollment: 2013 Jan 01
Completed
Phase 2
Effect of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome on Insulin Sensitivity and Cardiovascular Risk in PCOS Adolescents Start of enrollment: 2012 Feb 01
Completed
A Trial To Study The Effects Of Group Versus Individual Dietary Counseling In Pediatric Obesity Start of enrollment: 2013 Apr 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Impact of Dopamine Infusion on Insulin Secretion in Healthy Subjects Start of enrollment: 2013 Dec 01
Completed
Phase 1
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Insulin sensitivity and obstructive sleep apnea in adolescents with polycystic ovary syndrome.
Lisa J Underland, Lisa Kenigsberg Fechter, Chhavi Agarwal, Sanghun Sin, Netra Punjabi, Rubina Heptulla, Raanan Arens> ;Minerva Endocrinology. 2022 Apr 7
3 citations
Pediatric Endocrinologists' Experiences With Continuous Glucose Monitors in Children With Type 1 Diabetes.
Kristina M. Derrick, Rubina A. Heptulla> ;Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology. 2018 May 29
4 citations
The Impact of Dopamine on Insulin Secretion in Healthy Controls.
Lisa Underland, Erika R Mark, Ranjitha Katikaneni, Rubina A. Heptulla> ;Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine. 2018 Apr 1
14 citations
Predictors of Loss to Follow-Up among Children with Type 2 Diabetes
Ashley H. Shoemaker, Peiyao Cheng, Robin L. Gal, Craig Kollman, William V. Tamborlane, Georgeanna J. Klingensmith, Mark A. Clements, Tamara S. Hannon, Rubina A. Heptul...> ;Hormone Research in Paediatrics. 2017 May 15
14 citations
Use of Sitagliptin With Closed-Loop Technology to Decrease Postprandial Blood Glucose in Type 1 Diabetes.
Lisa Underland, Jeniece Ilkowitz, Ranjitha Katikaneni, Amy Dowd, Rubina A. Heptulla> ;Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology. 2017 Mar 28
12 citations
Effect of Marijuana Use on Thyroid Function and Autoimmunity.
Sonali Malhotra, Rubina A. Heptulla, Peter Homel, Roja Motaghedi> ;Thyroid. 2017 Feb 1
19 citations
Pediatric Type 1 Diabetes: Reducing Admission Rates for Diabetes Ketoacidosis.
Jeniece Ilkowitz, Steven J. Choi, Michael L. Rinke, Kathy Vandervoot, Rubina A. Heptulla> ;Quality Management in Health Care. 2016 Oct 1
18 citations
Adjuvant Liraglutide and Insulin Versus Insulin Monotherapy in the Closed-Loop System in Type 1 Diabetes A Randomized Open-Labeled Crossover Design Trial
Jeniece Ilkowitz, Ranjitha Katikaneni, Martin Cantwell, Neesha Ramchandani, Rubina A. Heptulla> ;Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology. 2016 May 15
40 citations
Developing a Personal and Social Identity With Type 1 Diabetes During Adolescence: A Hypothesis Generative Study
Persis V. Commissariat, Joslyn R. Kenowitz, Jeniece Trast, Rubina A. Heptulla, Jeffrey S. Gonzalez> ;Qualitative Health Research. 2016 Feb 17
9 citations
Evaluating emergency preparedness and impact of a hurricane sandy in pediatric patients with diabetes
Rubina A. Heptulla, Rebecca Hashim, Doreen Newell Johnson, Jeniece Ilkowitz, Gina DiNapoli, Venkat S Renukuntla, Jennifer Sivitz> ;Disaster and Military Medicine. 2016 Feb 3
23 citations
Clinical utility of magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasonography for diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescent girls
Lisa E. Kenigsberg, Chhavi Agarwal, Sanghun Sin, Keivan Shifteh, Carmen R. Isasi, Rebecca Crespi, Janeta Ivanova, Susan M. Coupey, Rubina A. Heptulla, Raanan Arens> ;Fertility and Sterility. 2015 Nov 1
154 citations
Sotagliflozin, a Dual SGLT1 and SGLT2 Inhibitor, as Adjunct Therapy to Insulin in Type 1 Diabetes
Arthur T. Sands, Brian Zambrowicz, Julio Rosenstock, Pablo Lapuerta, Bruce W. Bode, Satish K. Garg, John B. Buse, Phillip Banks, Rubina A. Heptulla, Marc Rendell, Will...> ;Diabetes Care. 2015 Jul 1
3 citations
Cellular Phones: A Way to Improve Patient Adoption of Emergency Medical Identification?
Kristina M. Derrick, Jaclyn Pappas, Rubina A. Heptulla> ;Clinical Pediatrics. 2016 Jan 1
36 citations
Role of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Analogue Versus Amylin as an Adjuvant Therapy in Type 1 Diabetes in a Closed Loop Setting With ePID Algorithm
Venkat S Renukuntla, Neesha Ramchandani, Jeniece Trast, Martin Cantwell, Rubina A. Heptulla> ;Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology. 2014 Jul 16
1 citations
Permanent neonatal diabetes mellitus in monozygotic twins achieving low-dose sulfonylurea therapy.
Kelly A. Hicks, Jake A. Kushner, Rubina A. Heptulla, J. Nina Ham> ;Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology & Metabolism. 2014 Jan 1
The Relationship between Self-Management and Glycemic Control in a Cohort of Children with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes
Luisa M. Rodriguez, Krishnavathana Hassan, Jeffrey Rhodes, Siripoom McKay, Rubina A. Heptulla> ;Journal of Diabetes & Metabolism. 2013 Dec 15
15 citations
Obesity, hyperglycemia and endothelial function in inner city Bronx adolescents: a cross-sectional study.
Chhavi Agarwal, Hillel W. Cohen, Radhika Muzumdar, Rubina A. Heptulla, Venkat S Renukuntla, Jill P. Crandall> ;International Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology. 2013 Oct 29
4 citations
National study of continuity clinic satisfaction in pediatric fellowship training.
Mariam Gangat, Genna W. Klein, Hillel W. Cohen, Rubina A. Heptulla> ;Advances in Medical Education and Practice. 2013 Sep 16
3 citations
Neuropathic cachexia associated with type 1 diabetes in an adolescent girl.
Vincent S. DeOrchis, Steven Herskovitz, Emma Laureta, Rubina A. Heptulla> ;Pediatric Neurology. 2013 Oct 1
10 citations
A Quality Improvement Intervention to Increase Access to Pediatric Subspecialty Practice
Rubina A. Heptulla, Steven J. Choi, Peter F. Belamarich> ;Pediatrics. 2013 Feb 1
15 citations
New technologies for diabetes: a review of the present and the future
Neesha Ramchandani, Rubina A. Heptulla> ;International Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology. 2012 Oct 26
1 citations
Foster care and type 1 diabetes in the Bronx: a case series.
Mariam Gangat, Genna W. Klein, Rubina A. Heptulla> ;Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology & Metabolism. 2012 Aug 1
11 citations
Insight into hypoglycemia in pediatric type 1 diabetes mellitus
Kimberly E Lehecka, Venkat S Renukuntla, Rubina A. Heptulla> ;International Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology. 2012 Jun 20
30 citations
Predictors of direct costs of diabetes care in pediatric patients with type 1 diabetes.
Anita K. Ying, David R. Lairson, Angelo P. Giardino, Melissa L. Bondy, Irum Zaheer, Morey W. Haymond, Rubina A. Heptulla> ;Pediatric Diabetes. 2011 May 1
16 citations
Hyperglycemia and diabetes mellitus in children with pancreatitis.
Vandana Raman, Robert W. Loar, Venkat S. Renukuntla, Krishna Hassan, Douglas S. Fishman, Mark A. Gilger, Rubina A. Heptulla> ;The Journal of Pediatrics. 2011 Apr 1
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Journal Articles

Obesity, hyperglycemia and endothelial function in inner city Bronx adolescents: a cross-sectional study
Agarwal C, Cohen HW, Muzumdar RH, Heptulla RA, Renukuntla VS, Crandall J, Int J of Pediatric Endocrinol, 10/29/2013
Diabetic neuropathic cachexia in an adolescent girl A rare case report
DeOrchis VS, Herskovitz S, Laureta E, Heptulla RA, Pediatric Neurology, 10/1/2013
National Study of Continuity Clinic Satisfaction in Pediatric Fellowship Training
Gangat M, Klein G, Cohen H, Heptulla RA, Advances in Medical Education and Practice, 9/16/2013
Permanent Neonatal Diabetes Mellitus in Monozygotic Twins achieving low-dose sulphonylurea therapy
Hicks KA, Kushner JA, Heptulla RA, Ham JN, J of Pediatric Endocr Metab, 8/17/2013
A quality improvement intervention to increase access to Pediatric Endocrinology
Heptulla RA, Choi SJ, Belamarich PF, Pediatrics, 2/1/2013
New Technologies for diabetes A review of the past and the future
Ramchandani N, Heptulla RA, Int J Pediatr Endocrinology, 10/26/2012
Insight in to hypoglicemia in Pediatric Type 1 diabetes
Lehecka K, Renukuntla SV, Heptulla RA, International Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology, 6/20/2012
Foster care and Type 1 diabetes in the Bronx A case series
Gangat M, Klein, GW, Heptulla RA, J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab, 1/1/2012
Predictors of Health Care Costs in Pediatric Patients with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Ying AK, Giardino AP, Lairson DR, Bondy M, Zaheer I, Haymond MW, Heptulla RA, Pediatr Diabetes, 5/1/2011
Hyperglycemia and diabetes mellitus in pancreatitis
Raman SV, Loar RW, Mason KJ, Hassan KV, Fishman DS, Gilger MA, Heptulla RA, J Pediatr, 4/1/2011
the PedsQL Measurement Model in Short Stature: Impact of Growth Hormone therapy and Comparison to Healthy Sample
Stephen MD, Varni W, Limbers CA, Yafi M, Heptulla RA, Renukuntla VS, Bell CS, Brosnan PG, Eur J Pediatr, 3/1/2011
Mixing insulin aspart with detemir does not affect glucose excursions in children with type 1 diabetes
Nguyen TM, Renukuntla SV, Heptulla RA, Diabetes Care, 8/1/2010
Prandial Adjunctive therapy With Exenatide Is Effective In Reducing Post-Prandial Hyperglycemia In Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Raman SV, Mason KJ, Rodriguez LM, Hassan KV, Yu X, Bomgaars L, Heptulla RA, Diabetes Care, 6/1/2010
Continuous glucose monitoring in subjects after simultaneous pancreas-kidney and kidney alone transplantation
Rodriguez LM, Knight RJ, Heptulla RA, Diabetes Technology and therapeutics, 5/1/2010
Pre-hurricane Ike disaster preparedness in Houston: A survey in pediatric type 1 diabetes
Renukuntla SV, Hassan KV, Wheat S, Heptulla RA, Pediatrics, 11/1/2009
De Novo Terminal 22q123q133 Duplication with Pituitary Hypoplasia
Brunetti-Pierri N, Patel A, Brown C, Rauch R, Heptulla RA, American J of Medical Genetics, 10/16/2009
Twenty-four hour Simultaneous Subcutaneous Basal-Bolus Administration of Insulin and Amylin in Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes Decreases Post-Prandial Hyperglycemia
Heptulla RA, Rodriguez LM, Mason KJ, Haymond MW, J of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, 5/1/2009
Total Parenteral Nutrition associated with Severe Insulin Resistance following Stem Cell Transplantation in Patients with Hemophagocytic syndrome: A report of two cases
Suresh D, Athanasaki I, Jeha GS, Heptulla RA, Pediatric Diabetes, 4/30/2009
New Potential Adjuncts to treatment of Children with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (Review)
Raman V, Heptulla RA, Pediatr Res, 4/1/2009
Lipid Disorders in Pediatrics (Invited Review)
Raman V, Heptulla RA, Tex Med, 2/1/2009
Gastric Emptying and post-prandial glucose excursions in adolescents with type 1 diabetes
Heptulla RA, Rodriguez LM, Mason K, Haymond MW, Pediatric Diabetes, 12/1/2008
Reducing Postprandial Hyperglycemia with Adjuvant Premeal Pramlintide and Postmeal Insulin in Children with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Hassan KV, Heptulla RA, Pediatric Diabetes, 12/1/2008
Targeting Blood Glucose Management In School Improves Glycemic Control In Children With Poorly Controlled Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Nguyen TM, Mason KJ, Sanders CJ, Yazdani P, Heptulla RA, J of Pediatrics, 10/1/2008
Better glycemic control with Twice-a-day Insulin Glargine mixed with rapid acting insulin analogs Vs Standard NPH therapy in Newly Diagnosed Pediatric T1DM
Hassan KV, Rodriguez LM, Johnson SE, Tadlock S, Heptulla RA, Pediatrics, 3/1/2008
Pathological features of aberrant pancreatic development in a case of congenital hyperinsulinism due to ABCC8 mutations (case report)
Brunetti-Pierri N, Olutoye O, Heptulla RA, Tatevian N, Annals of Clinical & Laboratory Science, 1/1/2008
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Lectures

Decreasing Pediatric Ketoacidosis Hospitalizations: A Successful QI Initiative
Bronx, NY - 6/15/2014
Illness Identity and Self-Management of T1DM in Adolescents
Bronx, NY - 6/15/2014
Relationship of Self-Esteem to Glycemic Control amongst Minority Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes
Bronx, NY - 6/15/2014

Press Mentions

Sweet Halloweens for Kids with Special Health NeedsOctober 29th, 2015
Insulin Pump May Cut Risk of Heart Disease Deaths with DiabetesJuly 2nd, 2015
Patient Wait Times for Appointments Cut by More Than 80 PercentJanuary 22nd, 2013

Grant Support

Novel Glucagon Modulators And The Closed Loop SystemNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2010–2011
Pediatric Type 1 Diabetes: Intervention Trials With Glucagon SuppressorsNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2010
Exenatide (BYETTA) VS Pramlintide (SYMLIN)National Center For Research Resources2010
Detemir: Role In Type 1 DiabetesNational Center For Research Resources2009–2010
Pediatric Type 1 Diabetes: Intervention Trials With Glucagon SuppressorsNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2006–2010
Novel Glucagon Modulators And The Closed Loop SystemNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2009
Clinical Trial: The Role Of Exenatide In Type I Diabetes MellitusNational Center For Research Resources2008–2009
Clinical Trial: Post-Meal Insulin Dosing With Adjuvant Pre-Meal Pramlintide In CNational Center For Research Resources2008
Clinical Trial: Continuous Subcutaneous Infusion Of Pramlintide And Insulin: ANational Center For Research Resources2008
Continuous Subcutaneous Infusion Of Pramlintide And Insulin: A Randomized DONational Center For Research Resources2007
New Therapeutic Targets In Pediatric Type 1 DiabetesNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2003–2007
The Effect Of Prolonged Pramlintide Infusion In Pediatric DiabetesNational Center For Research Resources2005–2006
Glucose Excursions: Role Of Amylin And GlucagonNational Center For Research Resources2004–2006
Examining The Effect Of Mixing Pramlintide W/ Humalog In Type I DiabetesNational Center For Research Resources2005
Prolonged Pramlintide Infusion In Pediatric DiabetesNational Center For Research Resources2004