Spyridoula Maraka MD MS
Thyroid
Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and Endocrine Section Chief, Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System
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4301 W. Markham St.Little Rock, AR 72205
Phone+1 501-686-8000
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Summary
- Dr. Spyridoula Maraka is an endocrinologist in Little Rock, AR and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System and UAMS Medical Center. She received her medical degree from University of Athens and has been in practice 11 years. She specializes in diabetes and lipid metabolism and is experienced in thyroid disorders and thyroid neoplasms. She has more than 80 publications and over 500 citings.
Education & Training
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Fellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 2013 - 2016
University of ConnecticutResidency, Internal Medicine, 2010 - 2013
University of AthensClass of 2006
Certifications & Licensure
AR State Medical License 2016 - 2025
MN State Medical License 2013 - 2016
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine- American Board of Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Rising Star in Endocrinology American Association of Clinical Endocrinology, 2025
- Women Advancing Thyroid Research American Thyroid Association, 2020
Clinical Trials
- Discontinuation of Levothyroxine Therapy for Patients With Subclinical Hypothyroidism Start of enrollment: 2021 Mar 24
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Association of gestational thyroid function and thyroid autoimmunity with gestational diabetes: a systematic review and individual participant meta-analysis.Joris A J Osinga, Arash Derakhshan, Marianna Karachaliou, Kris G Poppe, Leonie Warringa
The Lancet. Diabetes & Endocrinology. 2025-06-30 - Levothyroxine in Pregnancy: Protective Neurodevelopmental Role Beyond Cognitive Outcomes?Freddy J K Toloza, Sangeetha Gummalla, Spyridoula Maraka
The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. 2025-06-11 - Risk Factors for Thyroid Function Test Abnormalities During Pregnancy: A Systematic Review of the Literature to Validate Current Risk Factors and Identify Novel Ones.Yindi Liu, Joris A J Osinga, Spyridoula Maraka, Sofie Bliddal, Erik K Alexander
Thyroid. 2025-05-01
Press Mentions
UAMS Doctor Receives VA Merit Award to Address Overprescribing of Thyroid MedicationMarch 12th, 2025- Stopping Levothyroxine in Subclinical Hypothyroidism Safe, FeasibleOctober 24th, 2022
- Maraka Recognized by Thyroid Association (Movers & Shakers)May 31st, 2021
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Grant Support
- Minimizing levothyroxine overuseCENTRAL ARKANSAS VETERANS HLTHCARE SYS2025–2029
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