Katherine C. Pereira

Katherine C. Pereira serves as Clinical Assistant Professor at Duke University School of Nursing and Nurse Practitioner in the Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Nutrition at Duke University Medical Center, where she directs the Doctor of Nursing Practice program and manages complex endocrine disorders with board certifications in Family Nurse Practicing and Advanced Diabetes Management.

Her academic credentials include:

• DNP from Duke University School of Nursing
• MSN from Duke University School of Nursing
• BSN from University of Virginia

Dr. Pereira's research spans diabetes prevention, Type 2 diabetes management, metabolic syndrome, and polycystic ovary syndrome with clinical emphasis on cardiac risk modification, insulin pump therapy, and women's health complications in endocrinology. Her global health initiatives extend these specialties to underserved populations.

Professional recognition includes:

• Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN)
• Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (FAANP)

As DNP Program Director, she oversees doctoral nursing education while providing clinical care at Duke's Private Diagnostic Clinic, specializing in complex diabetes cases, metabolic syndrome, and endocrine disorders through evidence-based practice leadership.