Overview
Talia Hitt is an assistant professor of pediatrics in the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Her clinical practice focuses on all endocrine issues, with a particular focus in pediatric diabetes, insulin resistance and obesity. Dr. Hitt received her undergraduate degree from Colby College, after which she performed research in genetics at the Children’s Hospital of Boston. Dr. Hitt then attended the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, where she obtained a dual M.D./M.P.H. (Master of Public Health) degree. She completed her pediatric residency at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, followed by a fellowship in pediatric endocrinology at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. During her fellowship, Dr. Hitt was awarded a prestigious grant from the Pediatric Endocrine Society to support her research in type 2 diabetes. Dr. Hitt also received a second clinical research master’s degree (Master of Science in Health Policy Research) from the University of Pennsylvania during her fellowship. Dr. Hitt’s research focus is on pediatric type 2 diabetes: its development, progression and innovative therapies. She is studying the relationship between insufficient sleep and type 2 diabetes in adolescents. In 2021, Dr. Hitt was awarded a supplemental award to a 2018 National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases R01 award studying cardiometabolic risk among South Asian adolescents compared with African American and white peers. Dr. Hitt has additionally studied the clinical implementation of new therapeutics in pediatric diabetes care. Dr. Hitt is affiliated with the Pediatric Endocrine Society, the Endocrine Society, and the American Diabetes Association.
Her top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Low Blood Sugar.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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200 North Wolfe Street, Building 1, Building 1, Baltimore, MD 21287
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Talia Hitt
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Talia Hitt?
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Is Dr. Talia Hitt a top-rated expert for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Talia Hitt is classified as an Experienced expert for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), 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. Talia Hitt specialize in?
While Dr. Talia Hitt is a Pediatric Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Short Stature (Growth Disorders), and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Endocrinology.
Does Dr. Talia Hitt participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Talia Hitt has published 10 articles and abstracts on conditions like Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). You can view a list of Dr. Talia Hitt's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Talia Hitt accept my insurance?
Dr. Talia Hitt accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 443-997-5437 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Low Blood SugarDr. Hitt isExperienced. Learn about Low Blood Sugar.
- ObesityDr. Hitt isExperienced. Learn about Obesity.
- Short Stature (Growth Disorders)Dr. Hitt isExperienced. Learn about Short Stature (Growth Disorders).
- Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)Dr. Hitt isExperienced. Learn about Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Hitt isExperienced. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).