Olivia Ginnard, DO, FAAP
- Diabetes and Endocrinology
Pediatric Endocrinologist
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Nutrition, Children's Nutrition Research Center & Baylor College of Medicine
Phone:
832-822-3670
Medical Center
Phone:
936-267-7500
Woodlands
Idiomas: English, Polish
Departamentos:
Office locations:
Texas Medical Center
6701 Fannin Street
Houston, TX 77030
17580 Interstate 45 South
The Woodlands, TX 77384
Get to know Olivia Ginnard, DO, FAAP
Dr. Ginnard is a Physician-Scientist who specializes in the field of endocrinology to better impact patient lives. Her specific research interests involve the development of a comprehensive understanding of how alterations in brain pathways contribute to the pathologic disease states of obesity and diabetes in children. By pursuing basic science research and continuing to see patients in clinic, she hopes to bridge the bench to the bedside and make impactful discoveries that will better her patients' lives.
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I am a pediatric endocrinologist who strives to provide the best comprehensive clinical care for children with diabetes and hormone disorders and to advocate for their needs and families.
Intereses Clinicos
Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity
Educacion
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor College of Medicine | Fellowship | Pediatric Endocrinology | 2022 |
| The University of Texas Medical Branch | Residency | Pediatrics | 2019 |
| University of North Texas Health Science Center – Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine | Medical School | Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine | 2016 |
| University of Texas in Austin | Bachelors | Bachelor of Science in Psychology | 2011 |
Organizaciones
| Nombre de la Organizacion | Rol |
|---|---|
| American Academy of Pediatrics | Member |
| American Diabetes Association | Member |
| Endocrine Society | Member |
| Pediatric Endocrine Society | Member |
Board Certifications
| Title |
|---|
| American Board of Pediatrics Certification in Pediatric Endocrinology |
| American Board of Pediatrics Certification in General Pediatrics |
Honors and awards
- 2025-2028
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Early Career Award, American Heart Association
- 2023-2024
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Pediatric Pilot Award, Texas Children's Hospital
- 2023
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Postdoctoral Fellowship Translational Metabolism and Digestive Diseases Journal Facilitator, Children’s Nutrition Research Center, Baylor College of Medicine
- 2022
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Team Based Learning Award in Fellowship, Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children's Hospital Pediatric Endocrinology Division
- 2022
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Rising Star in Research Award, Pediatric Endocrine Society
- 2021-2022
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Postdoctoral Fellowship Representative, Children’s Nutrition Research Center, Baylor College of Medicine
- 2021-2022
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Chief Fellow, Pediatric Endocrinology, Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children’s Hospital
- 2021
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Outstanding Abstract Award, Endocrine Society
- 2021
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Outstanding Fellow Abstract and Invited Speaker, Pediatric Endocrine Society of Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas (PESTOLA)
- 2019
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Trainee Travel Award, Southern Society for Pediatric Research
* Texas Children’s Hospital physicians’ licenses and credentials are reviewed prior to practicing at any of our facilities. Sections titled From the Doctor, Professional Organizations and Publications were provided by the physician’s office and were not verified by Texas Children’s Hospital.
Research interests
Development of a comprehensive understanding of how alterations in various neurometabolic pathways lead to the pathologic disease states of obesity and diabetes in children
Ginnard OZB. Another Disease, Another Utility of Vitamin D. Journal of Nutrition. 2026 Feb; PMID: 41655704
Ginnard OZB, Morales M, Youn JY, Xu Y, Sisley SR. Vitamin D is glucoprotective in aging males but not females. Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. 2026 Feb; PMID: 41242400
Ginnard OZB, Alonso GT, Corathers SD, Demeterco-Berggren C, Golden LH, Miyazaki BT, Nelson G, Ospelt E, Ebekozien O, Lee JM, Obrynba KS, DeSalvo DJ. Quality Improvement in Diabetes Care: A Reveiw of Initiatives and Outcomes in the T1D Exchange Quality Improvement Collaborative. Clinical Diabetes. 2021 Jul;39(3):256-263. PMID: 34421200
Ginnard OZB, Redondo MJ, Lyons SK. Diabetes with multiple islet cell autoantibody positivity successfully managed with GLP-1 receptor agonist alone: a case report. Canadian Journal of Diabetes. 2023 Feb;47(1):90-90. PMID: 36075851
Nella A, Ginnard O. Endocrinology. Core Concepts of Pediatrics. 2018;2
Ginnard OZB, Redondo MJ, Lyons SK. Diabetes of Unclear Type in an Adolescent Boy With Multiple Islet-cell Autoantibody Positivity Successfully Managed With Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonist Alone: A Case Report. Canadian Journal of Diabetes. 2023 Feb;47(1):90-93. doi: 10.1016/j.jcjd.2022.07.006. Epub 2022 Aug 2. PMID: 36075851; PMCID: PMC10024250
Ginnard OZB, Alonso GT, Corathers SD, Demeterco-Berggren C, Golden LH, Miyazaki BT, Nelson G, Ospelt E, Ebekozien O, Lee JM, Obrynba KS, DeSalvo DJ. T1D Exchange Quality Improvement Collaborative Study Group. Quality Improvement in Diabetes Care: A Review of Initiatives and Outcomes in the T1D Exchange Quality Improvement Collaborative. Clinical Diabetes. 2021 Jul;39(3):256-263. doi: 10.2337/cd21-0029. PMID: 34421200; PMCID: PMC8329011
Dasgupta S, Nguyen H, Naeem B, Ginnard O, Bhargava V, Shirley L. Case 2: Progressive Abdominal Pain in a 3-year-old Boy with Repaired Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. Pediatrics in Review. 2017 Dec;38(12):567-568. doi: 10.1542/pir.2016-0205. PMID: 29196513