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Adult Diabetes Care at UMass Memorial Health

Team-Based Model of Individualized Diabetes Care

The adult care team, led by clinical chief Samir Malkani, MD, includes endocrinologists (MDs), nurse practitioners, certified diabetes care and education specialists (CDCESs), nutritionists, nurses, and patient care assistants who collaborate to customize care plans for individuals living with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.

Blood Glucose Management System was developed to improve blood sugar control and outcomes for all hospitalized UMass Memorial patients with diabetes through a standardized approach to inpatient care. The system integrates coordinated meal delivery, blood glucose testing and insulin administration, as well as adjusting insulin based on the carbohydrates in each meal. Staff training has strengthened collaboration among nursing, dietary services and diabetes management. The program has improved glucose management and reduced hospital stays for individuals with diabetes by 25%.
Diabetes Care Coach Program provides intensive, individualized support to individuals who are struggling to manage their blood sugar, connecting them with dedicated coaches who help with medications, daily management, nutrition, lifestyle changes, and barriers to care. Coaches work alongside the patient’s clinical team and maintain frequent contact between office visits, helping to set achievable goals and address challenges.
Diabetes in Pregnancy Program provides specialized care for women with Type 1, Type 2 or gestational diabetes. The diabetes care team works closely with maternal-fetal medicine specialists and nutritionists to adjust treatment as needs change and provide individualized guidance. This team approach provides ongoing support to help protect the health of both mother and baby throughout pregnancy and after delivery.

Contact the UMass Memorial Diabetes Care Clinic

Schedule or Cancel an Appointment; Urgent Diabetes Medical Issues
Call (508) 334-3206, Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

After Hours, Weekends & Holidays
Call (508) 334-1000. Have the operator page the adult endocrinologist on call

New Patient Appointment

Samir Malkani, MD

Clinical Chief, Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism

The Drs. John Mordes and Regina Yando, Chair in Medicine

Dr. Malkani leads the adult diabetes clinical team at UMass Memorial Health, with more than 25 years of experience on the UMass Chan Medical School faculty. He provides individualized care for people living with diabetes at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester and has also cared for diabetes patients at Milford Regional Medical Center since 2018.

Medical School: All-India Institute of Medical Sciences
Residency: Griffin Hospital, Yale University School of Medicine
Fellowship: UMass Memorial Medical Center

Dr. Malkani's clinical expertise is combined with years of research focused on improving diabetes diagnosis, treatment and care. His work has explored the immune mechanisms of type 1 diabetes, A1c testing, diabetes medications, bariatric surgery and diabetes technology.

Diabetologist Endocrinologists

Alexandra Albert, MD, PhD

Inpatient Diabetes Service Director

Combined MD-PhD: Yale University School of Medicine
Residency: UMass Chan Medical School
Fellowship: UMass Chan Medical School
Madona Azar, MD, MPH

Program Director, Endocrinology and Diabetes Fellowship Program

Medical School: St Joseph’s University, Beirut
Residency: Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (currently Cooper University Hospital)
Fellowship: Penn State College of Medicine & U. of Oklahoma
Julie Chan, MD

Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine

Residency: Lahey Clinic

Fellowship: Lahey Clinic
Crystal Cobb, DO

Medical School: Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency: UMass Chan Medical School - Baystate

Fellowship: Emory University
Pantea Ebrahimpour, MD, MPH, DABOM

Medical School: Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Residency Program: St Vincent Hospital, Worcester, MA

Fellowship Program: Wayne State University, Detroit Medical Center
Richard Haas, MD, FACE

Director of Gestational Diabetes

Medical School: University of California at San Francisco
Residency: Mount Sinai Medical Center & University Health Center of Pittsburgh
Fellowship: Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center
Andrea Kassai, MD, PhD

Education: University of Debrecen, Hungary Medical & Health Sciences Centre
Residency: Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island, Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Fellowship: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health
Mark O'Connor, MD

Medical School: UMass Chan Medical School
Residency: Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital
Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital
Rutu Shah, MD

Medical School: Smt. N.H.L. Municipal Medical College, India

Residency: The Christ Hospital, Cincinnati

Fellowship: Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis
Prateek Shukla, MD

Site Director Health Alliance Endocrinology and Diabetes Clinic

Medical School: Maulana Azad Medical College, India
Residency: University of Connecticut
Fellowship: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Joslin Diabetes Center
Pavani Srimatkandada, MD

Medical School: New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY

Fellowship Program: Boston University Medical Center

Residency Program: Boston University
Shiming Xu, MD, MPH

Medical School: Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University

Residency: Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Wakefield Campus)

Fellowship: Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Moses and Weiler Campuses)