Locations
Memorial Division of Pediatric Endocrinology
1971 SW 172 Avenue
2800
Miramar, FL 33029
Phone: 954-265-6984
Fax: 954-265-9343
Memorial Division of General Endocrinology
1951 SW 172nd Avenue
Suite 305
Miramar, FL 33029
Phone: 954-265-7550
Fax: 954-265-7555
About Me
I am a dual-trained adult and pediatric endocrinologist at Memorial Healthcare System, caring for both adults and children with diabetes mellitus, with a particular focus on Type 1 diabetes. I also specialize in complex endocrine conditions that begin in childhood and persist into adulthood, including congenital adrenal hyperplasia, cystic fibrosis–related diabetes, autoimmune polyendocrine syndromes, hypopituitarism, hypoparathyroidism, and endocrine complications in survivors of childhood cancer.
As a Florida native, I earned my medical degree from Nova Southeastern University before moving to Massachusetts to complete combined residency training in internal medicine and pediatrics, followed by a four-year combined fellowship in adult and pediatric endocrinology. I began my career at Baystate Medical Center and later returned to South Florida to be closer to my extended family.
I was drawn to medicine at a young age through a desire to help others and developed a particular fascination with endocrinology. I view each patient as a unique clinical puzzle and work collaboratively with them to identify effective treatments and long-term management strategies. Because many endocrine conditions are chronic, I value building lasting relationships with my patients and supporting them over time.
Prior to joining Memorial, I served as Director of Inpatient Diabetes Care at Baystate Medical Center, where I led population health initiatives to improve diabetes outcomes across the health system. I was also actively involved in graduate medical education, teaching medical students, residents, and fellows, and served as Associate Program Director for the combined adult and pediatric endocrinology fellowship.
As a Florida native, I earned my medical degree from Nova Southeastern University before moving to Massachusetts to complete combined residency training in internal medicine and pediatrics, followed by a four-year combined fellowship in adult and pediatric endocrinology. I began my career at Baystate Medical Center and later returned to South Florida to be closer to my extended family.
I was drawn to medicine at a young age through a desire to help others and developed a particular fascination with endocrinology. I view each patient as a unique clinical puzzle and work collaboratively with them to identify effective treatments and long-term management strategies. Because many endocrine conditions are chronic, I value building lasting relationships with my patients and supporting them over time.
Prior to joining Memorial, I served as Director of Inpatient Diabetes Care at Baystate Medical Center, where I led population health initiatives to improve diabetes outcomes across the health system. I was also actively involved in graduate medical education, teaching medical students, residents, and fellows, and served as Associate Program Director for the combined adult and pediatric endocrinology fellowship.
Languages
- Spanish
Areas of Focus
- Adrenal disorders (congenital adrenal hyperplasia, adrenal insufficiency, Cushing syndrome)
- Calcium and bone metabolism disorders (hypocalcemia, vitamin D deficiency, rickets)
- Endocrine neoplasia and cancer syndromes (thyroid cancer, MEN syndromes, pheochromocytoma)
- Growth disorders including short stature and growth hormone deficiency
- Obesity and metabolic syndrome management
- Pituitary disorders (hypopituitarism, diabetes insipidus, pituitary tumors)
- Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in adolescent females
- Puberty disorders (precocious puberty, delayed puberty)
- Thyroid disorders (hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, thyroid nodules)
- Type 1 diabetes management and insulin therapy optimization
- Type 2 diabetes in children and adolescents
Education
Fellowships
- Baystate Medical Center, 2013, Pediatric Endocrinology
Residency
- Baystate Medical Center, 2009, Internal Medicine
Medical Education
- Nova Southeastern University College of Osteop Med, 2005
Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine-Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism
- American Board of Pediatrics-Pediatric Endocrinology
- American Board of Pediatrics-Pediatrics
Awards Achievements and More
Publications
Please view Dr. Chelsea Gordner’s publications on PubMed.Research
My research interests include pediatric gender care and optimizing the transition of care for young adults with diabetes mellitus. I have also been involved with several quality improvement projects in pediatric Type 1 diabetes, optimizing glucose control in pregnancy, use of certified diabetes educators across a large health system and mentoring primary care nurse practitioners to manage diabetes mellitus within the medical home.Professional Organizations
- New England American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, Executive Board Member
- American Diabetes Association
- Endocrine Society
- Pediatric Endocrine Society
- American Academy of Pediatrics
Presentations
National
- “Approach to Adrenal Insufficiency in Primary Care.” The 8th Annual Practical Medicine & Pediatrics Symposium, Hancock, Massachusetts, October 2014.
- “Cutaneous Manifestations of Endocrine Disease,” The 8th Annual Practical Medicine & Pediatrics Symposium, Hancock, Massachusetts, October 2014.
- “State of the Art Update in Diabetes Management for Adults and Children.” The 7th Annual Practical Medicine & Pediatrics Symposium, Mystic, Connecticut, October 2013.
- “What’s New in Adult and Pediatric Endocrinology.” The 7th Annual Practical Medicine & Pediatrics Symposium, Mystic, Connecticut, October 2013.
Regional
- “Beyond Sugar: Diabetes Solutions.” Health New England Member Symposium, August 2021.
- “Care of the Pregnant Patient with Diabetes.” American Association of Diabetes Educators, Western New England University, April 2019.
- Public Forum on Care of Trans Youth. Shriners Hospital for Children, Springfield, Massachusetts, April 2019.
- “Introduction to the Inpatient Care of Pediatric Patients with Diabetes.” Spring Seminar, Shriners Hospital for Children, Springfield, Massachusetts, May 2018.
- “Diabetes Technology: An Overview of Pumps, CGMs and Closed Loop Insulin Delivery.” Endocrine Symposium, Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, Massachusetts, October 2017.
- “Basic Diabetes Education and Motivational Interviewing.” Nursing Symposium, Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, Massachusetts, April 2017.
- “Hormones: Do They Define Us?” Women’s Health Forum, Massachusetts Medical Society Symposium, April 2017.
- “Healthcare in the New Millennium: Addressing Health Disparities and Promoting Equity.” Harvard Health Care Symposium, March 2017.
- “Adult Considerations in Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Management.” New England American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists 8th Annual Meeting, Marlborough, Massachusetts, November 2016.
- “Transgender 101: An Intro to Trans and Gender Nonconforming Youth.” Pediatric Spring Seminar, Shriners Hospital for Children, Springfield, Massachusetts, May 2016.
- “Transgender Youth: A Primer for the Primary Care Physician.” Keynote speaker, Hamden District Medical Society, Holyoke, Massachusetts, April 2016.
- “Insulin Pump Therapy: Who, When and How to Start.” Endocrine Symposium, Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, Massachusetts, March 2016.
- “Type 2 Diabetes Management: Metformin and Beyond.” Endocrine Symposium, Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, Massachusetts, March 2014.
- “Type 2 Diabetes in Children and Adolescents.” Endocrine Symposium, Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, Massachusetts, March 2013.
Awards
- Physician Leadership Academy, Baystate Health, 2020
- Mentors Matters Peer Mentoring Program, Tufts University School of Medicine, 2015
- Nomination for Excellence in Teaching Award, Tufts University School of Medicine, 2014
- Excellence in Primary Care, Tufts University School of Medicine, 2009
- Excellence in Teaching, Tufts University School of Medicine, 2009
- Excellence in Teaching, Tufts University School of Medicine, 2006
- American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Osteopathic Health Policy Internship, AOA, Washington, D.C., 2004
- Psi Sigma Alpha National Osteopathic Scholastic Honor Society, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 2004
- Certificate of Humanitarianism for Missionary Work (Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL), 2002
- American Medical Student Association (AMSA) Leadership Award (Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL), 2002
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