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My overall philosophy is try to practice personalized medicine as much as possible, and make sure my recommended therapies are right for the medical condition, the patient and the family.
Get to know Melanie Cree, MD
I see most pediatric endocrine conditions. I have a special interest in polycystic ovarian syndrome and oversee a special clinic for girls with this condition who are also overweight, to try to offer a complete treatment plan in 1-2 visits.
Undergraduate 1999
Bryn Mawr College (PA)
Graduate 2007
University of Texas Medical Branch
Medical Education 2007
University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine
Internship 2009
University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program
Residency 2011
University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program
Fellowship 2014
University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program
For Patients:
My research interests are focused on how insulin works in youth with polycystic ovarian syndrome or diabetes. We are trying to better understand how high insulin levels cause disease, so that we can prevent related conditions such as fatty liver disease or heart disease and develop new therapies.
My research interests are focused on how insulin works in youth with polycystic ovarian syndrome or diabetes. We are trying to better understand how high insulin levels cause disease, so that we can prevent related conditions such as fatty liver disease or heart disease and develop new therapies.
For Referring Providers:
I perform research in insulin resistance in girls with PCOS, youth with type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes. My interests are focused on the interaction between glucose and fat metabolism and how the interplay leads to insulin resistance, fatty liver disease and early cardiovascular disease.
I perform research in insulin resistance in girls with PCOS, youth with type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes. My interests are focused on the interaction between glucose and fat metabolism and how the interplay leads to insulin resistance, fatty liver disease and early cardiovascular disease.
Scholar 2013
Western Region of the American Federation for Medical Research
Women's Health Fellowship 2013
Endocrine Society
Research Fellowship 2013
Pediatric Endocrine Society
Fellow's Clinical Research Award 2014
Society for Pediatric Research
Fellows Travel Award 2014
Pediatric Endocrine Society
Junior Faculty Outstanding Abstract Award 2015
Endocrine Society
1st annual Carmel Prize for Academic Excellence 2016
Western Society for Pediatric Medicine
Early Investigator Award 2016
Endocrine Society
Highest Patient Satisfaction Award 2017
Children's Hospital Colorado
“Best of 2017” article selection 2017
Endocrine Society
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