Faculty

Michelle Lemelman, MD

  • Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
    Assistant Professor of Medicine
  • Clinical Interests: Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Diseases
  • Research and Scholarly Interests: Pediatric and Adolescent Gender Affirming Care, Pediatric Thyroid cancer, Thyroid Diseases
  • Websites: Research Network Profile
  • Contact: mjblanco@uchicago.edu

Dr. Michelle Lemelman is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and a renowned expert in pediatric endocrinology. As an outstanding pediatric endocrinologist, Dr. Lemelman emphasizes the importance of the doctor-patient relationship in providing optimal care for pediatric patients. Her nomination as a Bucksbaum-Siegler Institute Associate Junior Faculty Scholar reflects her dedication to advancing research and studying the impact of effective physician-patient communication on clinical care. Dr. Lemelman’s leadership and expertise make her a deserving candidate for this prestigious recognition.

University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship - Pediatric Endocrinology
2018

University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Miami, FL
MD - Medical Doctor
2012

University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
Pediatric Residency - General Pediatrics
2012

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
BHS - Health Sciences
2008

Care for Transgender and Gender-Diverse Youth: A Primer for the Pediatrician.
Care for Transgender and Gender-Diverse Youth: A Primer for the Pediatrician. Pediatr Ann. 2023 12; 52(12):e440-e441.
PMID: 38049187

Novel KDM6A Kabuki Syndrome Mutation With Hyperinsulinemic Hypoglycemia and Pulmonary Hypertension Requiring ECMO.
Novel KDM6A Kabuki Syndrome Mutation With Hyperinsulinemic Hypoglycemia and Pulmonary Hypertension Requiring ECMO. J Endocr Soc. 2022 Apr 01; 6(4):bvac015.
PMID: 35237736

Neonatal Diabetes Mellitus: An Update on Diagnosis and Management.
Neonatal Diabetes Mellitus: An Update on Diagnosis and Management. Clin Perinatol. 2018 03; 45(1):41-59.
PMID: 29406006