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Silva Arslanian, MD, Endocrinology, Pittsburgh, PA, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

SilvaAArslanianMD

Endocrinology Pittsburgh, PA

Diabetes, Pediatric Endocrinology

Professor of Pediatrics, University Pittsburgh

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  • Office

    4401 Penn Avenue
    6102 Faculty Pavilion
    Pittsburgh, PA 15224
    Phone+1 412-692-6935
    Fax+1 412-692-8531
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Education & Training

  • UPMC Medical Education
    UPMC Medical EducationFellowship, Pediatric Endocrinology, 1980 - 1984
  • American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine
    American University of Beirut Faculty of MedicineClass of 1978

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1982 - 2024
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Endocrinology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2004-2014
  • Pittsburgh Magazine Castle Connolly, 2005, 2008-2011

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Evaluation and Management of Youth-Onset Type 2 Diabetes: A Position Statement by the American Diabetes Association  
    Silva Arslanian, Fida Bacha, Neil H White, Philip Zeitler, Diabetes Care

Lectures

  • Adipose Tissue Insulin Resistance in Youth on the Spectrum from Normal Weight to Obese and from Normal Glucose Tolerance to Impaired Glucose Tolerance to Type 2 Diabetes 
    European Association for the Study of Diabetes, 47th Annual Meeting, Lisbon, Portugal
  • Journal of Pediatrics 
    Pittsburgh, PA - 6/13/2014
  • Journal of Pediatrics 
    47th Annual Meeting, Lisbon, Portugal
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Press Mentions

  • FDA-Approved Weight Loss Drug for Adults Successful in Children
    FDA-Approved Weight Loss Drug for Adults Successful in ChildrenNovember 16th, 2022
  • Weight-Loss Drug, Approved for Adults, Shows Promise in Kids
    Weight-Loss Drug, Approved for Adults, Shows Promise in KidsNovember 11th, 2022
  • Semaglutide Reduces BMI More Than Lifestyle Changes in Teens with Obesity
    Semaglutide Reduces BMI More Than Lifestyle Changes in Teens with ObesityNovember 3rd, 2022
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Grant Support

  • Insulin Resistance In ChildhoodEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development2009–2011
  • Childhood Metabolic Markers Of Adult Morbidity In BlacksEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development2008–2009
  • Insulin Resistance In ChildhoodEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development2000–2008
  • Childhood Metabolic Markers Of Adult Morbidity In BlacksEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development1997–2008
  • Research And Academic Training In Pediatric DiabetesNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2003–2007
  • Type 2 Diabetes In YOUTH: Beta Cell PreservationNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2001–2007
  • Studies To Treat Or Prevent Pediatric Type 2 Diabetes (Stopp-T2d)National Center For Research Resources2005
  • Academic Career Development In Pediatric Diabetes(K12)National Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2003–2005
  • Childhood Metabolic Markers Of Adult Morbidity In BlacksNational Center For Research Resources1996–2005
  • Higher IGF1 In Black Vs. White Children: Does Ghrelin Play A Role?National Center For Research Resources2004
  • Physical &Metabolic Characteristics Of Hair An &Pcos In ChildrenNational Center For Research Resources1999–2002
  • Anabolic Effects Of Dihydrotestosterone-- Role Of GHNational Center For Research Resources1999–2002
  • Energy Metabolism And Insulin Resistance During PubertyNational Center For Research Resources1993–1999
  • Pathogenesis Of Glucose Intolerance In Cystic FibrosisNational Center For Research Resources1994–1996
  • Energy Metabolism And Insulin Resistance During PubertyEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development1991–1995
  • Pathogenesis Of Glucose Intolerance In Cystic Fibrosis (CF) PatientsNational Center For Research Resources1990–1993
  • Grf-44 Treatment Of Growth Hormone Deficient ChildrenNational Center For Research Resources1990

Hospital Affiliations