Kara S. Hughan
Experienced in Malnutrition

Dr. Kara S. Hughan

Pediatric Endocrinology
UPMC
Pediatric Endocrinology In Cumberland MD
625 Kent Avenue, Suite 102, 
Cumberland, MD 
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Experienced in Malnutrition
UPMC
Pediatric Endocrinology In Cumberland MD
625 Kent Avenue, Suite 102, 
Cumberland, MD 
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Overview

View Dr. Hughan's full list of publications from PubMed.

Dr. Hughan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity in Children, Congenital Hyperinsulinism, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 33 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 2 articles in the study of Malnutrition.

Graduate Institution
Wright State University School Of Medicine
Residency
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Specialties
Pediatric Endocrinology
Licenses
Pediatric Endocrinology in MD
Board Certifications
American Board Of Pediatrics
Fellowships
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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CareFirst
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CareSource
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Cigna
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Gateway Health Plan
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Geisinger
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Health Care Services Corporation
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Highmark
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Humana
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Managed Medicaid
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Medicaid
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Medicare
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UnitedHealthcare
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UPMC
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Locations

Pediatric Endocrinology in Cumberland MD
625 Kent Avenue, Suite 102, Cumberland, MD 21502
Call: 412-692-5170
Other Locations
Pediatric Endocrinology in Lawrenceville
4401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
Call: 412-692-5170
Diabetes at Pediatric Endocrinology in Lawrenceville
4401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
Call: 412-692-5170
Cystic Fibrosis Clinic at Pediatric Endocrinology in Lawrenceville
4401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
Call: 412-692-5170

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Hughan has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


2 Clinical Trials

An Open-Label Study of Oral Nitrite in Adults With Metabolic Syndrome and Hypertension
An Open-Label Study of Oral Nitrite in Adults With Metabolic Syndrome and Hypertension
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: April 16, 2019
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
An Open-Label Study of Oral Nitrite and Nitrate in Healthy Normal Volunteer Adults
An Open-Label Study of Oral Nitrite and Nitrate in Healthy Normal Volunteer Adults
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: September 04, 2018
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 1
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33 Total Publications

Sexual health experiences and care utilization of males with cystic fibrosis.
Sexual health experiences and care utilization of males with cystic fibrosis.
Journal: Journal of cystic fibrosis : official journal of the European Cystic Fibrosis Society
Published: July 10, 2025
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Areas of Expertise

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        • Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric
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        • Congenital Hyperinsulinism
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        • Hypogonadism
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        • Malnutrition
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        • Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young
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        • Obesity
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