Lauren E. Culbreth, MPAS, PA-C, ACSM-EP
- Diabetes and Endocrinology
Physician Assistant-Certified
Instructor, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine
Phone:
832-822-3670
Medical Center
Phone:
281-282-1900
Clear Lake
Languages: English
Departments:
Office locations:
Texas Medical Center
6701 Fannin Street
Houston, TX 77030
940 Clear Lake City Boulevard
Suite 700
Webster, TX 77598
Get to know Lauren E. Culbreth, MPAS, PA-C, ACSM-EP
Lauren Culbreth is a Physician Assistant specializing in pediatric diabetes care with an emphasis on patient and family-centered healing.
Her lifelong passion for the intricacies of pediatric endocrinology drives her to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and adolescents living with diabetes. Her approach to health care is rooted in compassion and empathy, as she recognizes the emotional toll chronic conditions can take on families.
With an academic foundation as an exercise physiologist, Culbreth additionally specializes in the management of diabetes in exercise. Whether her patient is an elite athlete or someone looking to become physically active, Culbreth works to ensure that diabetes is never a limiting factor in creating their healthiest life possible.
Culbreth goes beyond numbers, treating the whole patient, and focuses on fostering well-rounded, resilient individuals. She strives to not just be a health care provider but instead a dedicated partner in a child's health journey, advocating for brighter and healthier futures.
Clinical Interests
Type 1 diabetes mellitus, type 2 diabetes mellitus, pediatric obesity, prediabetes, integration of exercise physiology and diabetes management, monogenic diabetes, steroid-induced hyperglycemia
Education
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) Role | Member |
| Texas Academy of Physician Assistants (TAPA) | Member |
| Texas Gulf Coast PA Association (TGCPA) | Member |
| Pediatric Endocrine Society (PES) | Member |
| American Diabetes Association | Member |
Board Certification
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) - Physician Assistant Certification
American College of Sports Medicine, Certified Exercise Physiologist
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