Sarah Kippenbrock Lyons

Sarah Kippenbrock Lyons, M.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics-Diabetes and Endocrinology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX. She holds dual board certification in Pediatrics (including Pediatric Endocrinology) and Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism). Dr. Lyons serves as Director of Quality & Safety for Pediatric Endocrinology at Baylor, leading initiatives to enhance clinical care standards.

Her research focuses on pediatric endocrinology with emphasis on:

• Healthcare transition from pediatric to adult systems for diabetes patients
• Quality improvement methodologies in endocrinology practice
• Clinical management of Type 1 diabetes across age groups
• Adolescent medicine and developmental aspects of chronic disease

Dr. Lyons has received significant recognition for her contributions, including:

• Early Career Faculty Award for Excellence in Patient Care (2019)
• Power of Professionalism Award (2019)
• Multiple teaching excellence awards (2020-2023)
• Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Scholar Award (2025)

Her publications demonstrate consistent focus on diabetes management strategies, transitional care models, and clinical outcomes research. Recent work examines adjuvant pharmacotherapies, diabetes device utilization, and international comparisons of treatment approaches.