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Michelle Van Name, MD

Pediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes
Patient type treated
Child
Accepting new patients
Yes
Referral required
Not Applicable
Board Certified in
Pediatrics and Pediatric Endocrinology

Biography

Michelle Van Name, MD, is a pediatric endocrinologist who specializes in treating children with obesity, type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes. Dr. Van Name was drawn to pediatric medicine because she enjoys teaching children how they can improve their health.

“A lot of teaching goes into working with my patients. We talk about causes and effects and come up with ways to get healthier,” she says, adding that for patients with obesity or type 2 diabetes, she explains the importance of genetics in developing these conditions. “For all my patients, I try to identify treatment strategies that will fit into their lives and partner with them and their families to make these a reality that will carry into adulthood.”

Dr. Van Name also treats adolescents who are interested in sleeve gastrectomy, a type of bariatric surgery for weight loss. “When behavioral and lifestyle modifications aren’t enough to treat obesity and obesity-related medical problems, we consider bariatric surgery. Along with the patient and family, our multidisciplinary team weighs the potential benefits of surgery and improved health in adulthood with the risks,” she says.

As an assistant professor of pediatrics (endocrinology) at Yale School of Medicine, Dr. Van Name’s is an active researcher, including work to see if medications approved for adults to treat type 2 diabetes can be used in adolescents. Her research also focuses on use of technologies and non-insulin medications for patients with type 1 diabetes.

“I am fortunate to work with a wonderful team at Yale, who have been at the forefront of research leading to improvements to manage type 1 diabetes and decrease the burden on patients and parents,” she says. “We have seen an increase in obesity in individuals with type 1 diabetes, and my research focuses on this as well.”

Titles

  • Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Endocrinology)

Education & Training

  • Fellow
    Yale School of Medicine (2014)
  • Resident
    Yale New Haven Children's Hospital (2011)
  • MD
    SUNY Downstate College of Medicine (2008)

Additional Information

Locations
1
1 Long Wharf Drive
New Haven, CT 06511
1 of 2
  • 1 Long Wharf Drive
    New Haven, CT 06511
  • Old Saybrook Medical Center
    633 Middlesex Turnpike
    Old Saybrook, CT 06475

Biography

Michelle Van Name, MD, is a pediatric endocrinologist who specializes in treating children with obesity, type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes. Dr. Van Name was drawn to pediatric medicine because she enjoys teaching children how they can improve their health.

“A lot of teaching goes into working with my patients. We talk about causes and effects and come up with ways to get healthier,” she says, adding that for patients with obesity or type 2 diabetes, she explains the importance of genetics in developing these conditions. “For all my patients, I try to identify treatment strategies that will fit into their lives and partner with them and their families to make these a reality that will carry into adulthood.”

Dr. Van Name also treats adolescents who are interested in sleeve gastrectomy, a type of bariatric surgery for weight loss. “When behavioral and lifestyle modifications aren’t enough to treat obesity and obesity-related medical problems, we consider bariatric surgery. Along with the patient and family, our multidisciplinary team weighs the potential benefits of surgery and improved health in adulthood with the risks,” she says.

As an assistant professor of pediatrics (endocrinology) at Yale School of Medicine, Dr. Van Name’s is an active researcher, including work to see if medications approved for adults to treat type 2 diabetes can be used in adolescents. Her research also focuses on use of technologies and non-insulin medications for patients with type 1 diabetes.

“I am fortunate to work with a wonderful team at Yale, who have been at the forefront of research leading to improvements to manage type 1 diabetes and decrease the burden on patients and parents,” she says. “We have seen an increase in obesity in individuals with type 1 diabetes, and my research focuses on this as well.”

Titles

  • Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Endocrinology)

Education & Training

  • Fellow
    Yale School of Medicine (2014)
  • Resident
    Yale New Haven Children's Hospital (2011)
  • MD
    SUNY Downstate College of Medicine (2008)

Additional Information

Locations
1
1 Long Wharf Drive
New Haven, CT 06511
1 of 2
  • 1 Long Wharf Drive
    New Haven, CT 06511
  • Old Saybrook Medical Center
    633 Middlesex Turnpike
    Old Saybrook, CT 06475
1
1 Long Wharf Drive
New Haven, CT 06511
1 of 2
  • 1 Long Wharf Drive
    New Haven, CT 06511
  • Old Saybrook Medical Center
    633 Middlesex Turnpike
    Old Saybrook, CT 06475