Dennis M. Styne, M.D.
Specialties
Pediatric Endocrinology
Department
Title
- Professor, Department of Pediatrics
- Yocha Dehe Endowed Chair in Pediatric Endocrinology
Reviews
Glassrock Building
2521 Stockton Blvd., Suite 3200
Sacramento, CA 95817
Driving Directions
Primary Phone:
916-734-3112
Additional Phone Numbers
Clinic Phone: 916-734-8336
Clinic Fax: 916-734-1241
Physician Referrals: 800-4-UCDAVIS (800-482-3284)
Philosophy of Care
Dr. Styne understands that complex endocrine conditions in a child may affect the whole family and guides care to include the family unit. As a result of this, he works alongside an excellent team of nurses, dietitians and social workers as the family proceeds through the evaluation and treatment process. He aims to only perform laboratory or radiographic tests when truly indicated so as to spare the child or teenager discomfort and expense. He sees patients on a consistent basis providing continuity of care.
Clinical Interests
Dr. Styne cares for all types of pediatric endocrine conditions in children and teenagers with a particular focus upon obesity, growth disorders, disorders of puberty and of course, diabetes mellitus. Dr. Styne has written a textbook on Pediatric Endocrinology that is used by providers around the world. He is also a leader in the evaluation and treatment of childhood obesity and the complications that arise from it.
Research/Academic Interests
Dr. Styne is considered an authority on puberty, growth and obesity and has numerous publicatins in these areas and many others. He led the international team that developed new guidelines for the evaluation and treatment of childhood obesity. He has an avid interest in the effects of endocrine disrupting chemicals in the environment on the development of children. While his initial focus was on disorders of growth and puberty, more recently he has turned his attention to childhood obesity and its effects. He is recognized as an outstanding teacher and invited to give presentations across the country and internationally on topics of pediatric endocrinology and obesity.
Division
Pediatric Endocrinology
Center/Program Affiliation
UC Davis Children's Hospital
Center for Health and Technology
Education
M.D., Northwestern University Medical School, Evanston IL 1971
B.S., Northwestern University, Evanston IL 1969
Internship: Pediatrics, UC San Diego, San Diego CA 1971-1972
Residency
Pediatrics, UC San Diego, San Diego CA 1972-1973
Pediatrics, Yale - New Haven Hospital, New Haven CT 1973-1974
Fellowships
Pediatric Endocrinology, UC San Francisco, San Francisco CA 1974-1977
Board Certifications
American Board of Pediatrics,
American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatric Endocrinology, 2002
National Board of Medical Examiners,
Professional Memberships
American Academy of Pediatrics
Endocrine Society
Obesity Society
Pediatric Endocrine Society
Western Society for Pediatric Research
Honors and Awards
Best Doctors in America, (1992-2020), 2020
Yocha Dehe Endowed Chair in Pediatric Endocrinology (2006-present), 2020
Krishna M. Saxena, MD Honorary Endocrine Lecture, 2004
Dean's Excellence in Mentoring, UC Davis Medical Center, School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, 2013
Medical Student Research Forum Appreciation Award (for mentoring Mo Mortazavi, MD), 2008
14th Annual Marjorie Kantor Memorial Lecture, 2008
Frank Oski, MD Distinguished Visiting Professor, Syracuse, NY, 2007
Krishna M. Saxena, MD Honorary Endocrine Lecture, 2004
Select Recent Publications
Styne DM. Physiology & Disorders of Puberty. Melmed, Koenig, Rosen, Auchus & Goldfine, (ed). Williams Textbook of Endocrinology, 14th edition, Elsevier Health. 2020:1023-1164.
Townsend MS, Shilts ML, Lanoue L, Drake C, Styne DM, Woodhouse L, Ontai L. Healthy Kids Study among 3-5 year olds: Validation with biomarkers of low-grade chronic inflammation. Childhood Obesity. 2020;16(1): S23-32.
Jetter KM, Adkins J, Cortez S, Hopper GK Jr, Shively V, Styne DM. Yes We Can: Eating Healthy on a Limited Budget. J Nutr Educ Behav. 2019 Mar;51(3):268-276. doi:10.1016/j.jneb.2018.12.002. PMID:30851840.
Townsend MS, Shilts MK, Styne DM, Drake C, Lanoue L, Ontai L. An Obesity Risk Assessment Tool for Young Children: Validity With BMI and Nutrient Values. J Nutr Educ Behav. 2018 Jul-Aug;50(7):705-717. doi:10.1016/j.jneb.2018.01.022. Epub 2018 Mar 19. PMID:29567008.
Styne D. Growth. Gardner & Shoback (ed). Basic & Clinical Endocrinology, Vol. 10, Greenspan. 2018:137-170.
Styne D. Puberty. Gardner & Shoback (ed). Basic & Clinical Endocrinology, Vol. 10, Greenspan. 2018:547-574.
Lee Y, Styne DM. Endocrine Factors Affecting Neonatal Growth. Polin, Abman, Rowitch, Benitz, Fox (ed). Fetal and Neonatal Physiology, Vol 5, Elsevier, Philadelphia, PA. 2018;25:256-272.
Styne DM, Arslanian SA, Connor EL, Farooqi IS, Murad MH, Silverstein JH, Yanovski JA. Pediatric Obesity-Assessment, Treatment, and Prevention: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2017 Mar 1;102(3):709-757. doi:10.1210/jc.2016-2573. PMID:28359099.
Townsend MS, Shilts MK, Styne DM, Drake C, Lanoue L, Woodhouse L, Allen LH. Vegetable behavioral tool demonstrates validity with MyPlate vegetable cups and carotenoid and inflammatory biomarkers. Appetite. 2016 Dec 1;107:628-638. doi:10.1016/j.appet.2016.09.002. Epub 2016 Sep 4. PMID:27603783.
Styne DM, Grumbach MM. Physiology and Disorders of Puberty. Melmed & Polonsky & Larsen @ Cronenbery (ed). Williams Textbook of Endocrinology, Elsevier. 2016;13(25):1074-1218.
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