Overview
After graduating medical school, in University of Athens, Despoina Galetaki, MD, worked in clinical research and epidemiology for a year. She then completed her residency in pediatrics at SUNY Downstate in NYC, and is currently completing her fellowship in pediatric endocrinology and diabetes. Fellows are fully credentialed, board-certified providers who can independently practice medicine but are in further training in their specialty. This specialty training is under the supervision of an attending physician.
Dr. Galetaki is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypochondroplasia, Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Turner Syndrome, and Cerebral Hypoxia.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 17 peer reviewed articles.
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111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20010
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.
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Andrew Dauber, MD, MMSc, is the chief of endocrinology at Children’s National Hospital. As a pediatric endocrinologist, Dr. Dauber works in all areas of pediatric endocrinology, but specializes in studying and treating growth disorders. Dr. Dauber has published more than 65 studies and regularly speaks at international pediatric endocrinology conferences, discussing a variety of topics, including clinical clues to identify rare genetic growth conditions, genetic factors that influence height and the timing of puberty, as well as novel genetic disorders that he has helped identify. He is the recipient of the 2020 Richard E. Weitzman Outstanding Early Career Investigator Award from the Endocrine Society for successfully applying innovative genetic technologies to pediatric endocrinology. With a medical degree and a Master’s of Medical Sciences in Clinical Investigation from Harvard Medical School, Dr. Dauber finds it natural to merge academic research with its clinical counterparts to accelerate cutting-edge treatment and multidisciplinary care. He is currently working with pediatric health centers to integrate genomics into patient registries and electronic health records, harnessing large data sets, including whole-exome sequences, to help clinicians identify and treat high-risk patients. Over the next few years, Dr. Dauber will create an endocrinology research program at Children’s National, transforming the type of care that children with endocrine disorders receive. This will make it easier for parents to find comprehensive resources for rare conditions, thyroid problems, growth disorders, early or delayed puberty, as well as type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Dr. Dauber also has experience with guiding joint infrastructures and engines of innovation. Previously, he served as the program director and director of translational research at the interdisciplinary Cincinnati Center for Growth Disorders at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Additionally, he was the director of their Genomics First for Undiagnosed Diseases Program and guided medical residents and fellows as an associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Cincinnati. He held similar roles as the assistant medical director for the clinical research unit at Boston Children’s Hospital and as an assistant professor in pediatrics at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Dauber holds board certifications in pediatrics and pediatric endocrinology from the American Board of Pediatrics. He is an active member of and has received several awards and honors from the Endocrine Society, Pediatric Endocrine Society, European Society of Pediatric Endocrinology and the Society for Pediatric Research. Dr. Dauber is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Hypochondroplasia, Precocious Puberty, and Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD). Dr. Dauber is board certified in Endocrinology Diabetes And Metabolism: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2011 and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2007.
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Rachel Gafni is a Pediatric Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Gafni is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Autosomal Dominant Hypocalcemia, Osteomalacia, Osteitis Fibrosa, Malnutrition, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).
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Deborah Merke is a Pediatric Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Merke is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH), Intersex, Ovarian Overproduction of Androgens, Addison's Disease, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Despoina Galetaki
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Despoina Galetaki?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Despoina Galetaki by calling their office at 888-884-2327. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Despoina Galetaki a top-rated expert for Hypochondroplasia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Despoina Galetaki is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hypochondroplasia, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Despoina Galetaki specialize in?
While Dr. Despoina Galetaki is a Pediatric Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Hypochondroplasia, Short Stature (Growth Disorders), and Turner Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Endocrinology.
Does Dr. Despoina Galetaki participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Despoina Galetaki has published 17 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hypochondroplasia. You can view a list of Dr. Despoina Galetaki's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Despoina Galetaki accept my insurance?
Dr. Despoina Galetaki accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 888-884-2327 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- HypochondroplasiaDr. Galetaki isDistinguished. Learn about Hypochondroplasia.
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- Short Stature (Growth Disorders)Dr. Galetaki isAdvanced. Learn about Short Stature (Growth Disorders).
- Turner SyndromeDr. Galetaki isAdvanced. Learn about Turner Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Acanthosis NigricansDr. Galetaki isExperienced. Learn about Acanthosis Nigricans.
- Acromicric DysplasiaDr. Galetaki isExperienced. Learn about Acromicric Dysplasia.
- Addison's DiseaseDr. Galetaki isExperienced. Learn about Addison's Disease.
- Cerebral HypoxiaDr. Galetaki isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Hypoxia.
- Diabetic KetoacidosisDr. Galetaki isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Ketoacidosis.
- Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD)Dr. Galetaki isExperienced. Learn about Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD).