Friday, October 9, 2009

Pediatric Endocrinologist Joins USA COM Faculty


Dr. Anne-Marie Dore Kaulfers was recently appointed as assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine. Dr. Kaulfers is a pediatrician with training and experience in pediatric endocrinology.
 
She is a graduate of Tulane University in New Orleans, where she graduated cum laude with a bachelor of science degree in cell and molecular biology.
 
Dr. Kaulfers earned her medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans. She conducted her pediatric residency at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Ky., where she received an award for Outstanding Resident in Pediatric Endocrinology.
 
In addition, she completed a pediatric endocrinology fellowship at the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center in Cincinnati.
 
Her research interests include childhood obesity, glucose metabolism, endocrinopathies after traumatic brain injury, as well as bariatric surgery and its effect on bone density.
 
Dr. Kaulfers is a member of the American Medical Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, The Endocrine Society and the Lawson Wilkins Pediatric Endocrine Society.
 
Dr. Kaulfers is now accepting new patients at the Children’s Specialty Clinic on Spring Hill Avenue. To make an appointment, call 251-405-5147.