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Type 1 Diabetes Patient turned Endocrinologist: Patrick’s Story

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As someone who grew up in Delaware, even before I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, Nemours Children’s Health has always held a special place for me. During my medical school rotations, I found a mentor in Dr. Daniel Doyle, who showed me the profound impact of pediatric endocrinology. After completing my fellowship training in Philadelphia, I reached out. I was excited to learn that there was an opening for a pediatric endocrinologist at Nemours. It was the moment I had envisioned for so long finally coming to life!

Beyond patient care, I’m fortunate to have the opportunity to participate in other activities, such as clinical research. This enables me to consider and investigate the issues my patients encounter, develop targeted interventions to assist them, and conduct trials to gain a deeper understanding of their disease processes, ultimately aiming to enhance their care in the future.

I am so fortunate to get to work with my amazing patients and their families who inspire me each day.  In addition, my colleagues and I, are very much like family, and they make it enjoyable to come to work even when things are stressful.  This also allows me to keep a clear vision for the future of pediatric endocrinology. In the long term, I want us to be able to offer trial options to patients with type 1 diabetes to modify their disease. This includes immunotherapy options at diagnosis to preserve their remaining beta cell function in the pancreas, and then ultimately immunotherapy options before diagnosis with type 1 diabetes to prevent them from developing type 1 diabetes.

All of this fulfillment in the workplace stems from home. My wife, 2-year-old son, and soon-to-be 4-year-old dog keep me  busy at home. I’m excited to announce that we have a daughter on the way! So, my free time is limited. But when I can, I work out, read, travel, and savor time with my loved ones.

Life is full, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

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