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Dr. Charumathi Baskaran is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School and an Attending Physician in the Division of Endocrinology at Boston Children’s Hospital. She practices in Boston and Lexington, Massachusetts, specializing in pediatric endocrinology with a focus on delayed puberty, growth disorders, and diabetes management. Dr. Baskaran completed her medical degree at Kilpauk Medical College in India, followed by pediatric residency at St. John Hospital and Medical Center in Detroit, and a fellowship in Pediatric Endocrinology at Massachusetts General Hospital. She is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in both General Pediatrics and Endocrinology. Her research spans transgender youth healthcare, rare genetic disorders like Prader-Willi Syndrome, and mental health correlates in adolescents with endocrine conditions. She has contributed to improving outpatient treatment pathways for pediatric diabetes patients and authored studies on thromboembolism risks in gender-diverse youth. Her clinical and academic work emphasizes interdisciplinary care and patient-centered outcomes.
Education:
- MBBS, Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai, India
- Pediatrics Residency, St. John Hospital and Medical Center, Detroit, MI (2011)
- Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA (2014)
Research Interests:
- Diabetes mellitus management in pediatric populations
- Gender-affirming care for transgender and non-binary youth
- Neurobehavioral aspects of rare endocrine disorders
- Quality improvement in pediatric endocrinology
Publications highlight her focus on translational research, including clinical trials for rare conditions and cohort studies on thromboembolism risks. She is actively involved in care pathways that balance clinical efficacy with patient comfort, particularly in insulin initiation protocols. Her work bridges endocrinology with mental health, as seen in studies on amenorrhea-related mood disturbances in athletes.
Certifications include dual American Board of Pediatrics credentials, underscoring her expertise in general pediatrics and specialized endocrine care. She speaks English, Hindi, and Tamil, enhancing accessibility for diverse patient populations. Her professional contributions are centered at Boston Children’s Hospital’s Endocrinology Division, where she integrates clinical practice, teaching, and research.
