Susan Phillips MD
Clinical Professor, Pediatrics, UCSD School of Medicine
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3020 Childrens WaySan Diego, CA 92123
Phone+1 858-966-4032
Fax+1 858-966-6227
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Summary
- Dr. Susan Phillips is a Pediatric Endocrinologist based in San Diego, California, with significant experience in pediatric diabetes. She completed her medical education at MCP-Hahnemann College of Medicine in 1992. Her post-graduate training included Pediatric Residencies at the University of California-San Diego Medical Center and Johns Hopkins University, and a Fellowship in Pediatric Endocrinology at Johns Hopkins that concluded in 1998. Since 2001, she has held a dual position at Rady Children's Hospital and UCSD San Diego with a current academic title of Clinical Professor of Pediatrics. Dr. Phillips has contributed to a number of scholarly publications on a variety of topics within her field of Obesity and the role of adipose tissue as an endocrine organ. Her work being frequently cited by peers.
Education & Training
Johns Hopkins UniversityFellowship, Pediatric Endocrinology, 1995 - 1998- Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Pediatrics, 1994 - 1995
University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 1992 - 1994
MCP-Hahnemann College of MedicineClass of 1992
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 2000 - 2026
MD State Medical License 1995 - 2001
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Endocrinology
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Transient synovitis associated with leuprolide depot (Lupron).Erica A Steen, Susan A Phillips
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Case Reports. 2024-07-01 - 2 citationsAbnormal thyroid function: an unusual presentation of pituitary stalk interruption syndrome.Erica A Steen, Mary E Patterson, Michelle Rivera-Vega, Susan A Phillips
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Case Reports. 2023-05-01 - 5 citationsActivated phosphoinositide 3-kinase δ syndrome associated with nephromegaly, growth hormone deficiency, bronchiectasis: a case report.Megan Craig, Bob Geng, Kristen Wigby, Susan A Phillips, Christine Bakhoum
Allergy, Asthma, and Clinical Immunology. 2022-02-21
Press Mentions
‘Promising’ New Data Could Change Treatment Landscape for Some Rare DiseasesSeptember 16th, 2025
Despite AEs, Setmelanotide Found Effective in Acquired Hypothalamic ObesityJuly 22nd, 2025
Rhythm Pharma Drug Lowers BMI in Rare Form of Obesity Rooted in a Dysregulated Brain PathwayApril 7th, 2025
Grant Support
- Muscle-Fat Communication And Metabolic ImpactNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2002–2006
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