Ralph Defronzo, MD

Elia Escaname, MD, a pediatric endocrinologist at Elia Escaname, MD in San Antonio, TX, is dedicated to providing comprehensive care for children with endocrine disorders. With a background in maternal and fetal nutrition research, Dr. Escaname is board-certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Endocrinology. She actively engages in clinical research projects, serving as the Medical Director for the Children’s Center at the Texas Diabetes Institute. Dr. Escaname is passionate about preventing youth onset Type 2 diabetes mellitus and is involved in initiatives such as Project Power Up, a diabetes prevention camp for youth. She is committed to mentoring medical students, residents, and fellows in pediatric endocrine and diabetes care. Dr. Escaname's expertise includes epigenetics of childhood obesity, body composition assessments in infants of diabetic mothers, and health literacy. Aside from her medical pursuits, Dr. Escaname enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and learning to play the cello. Her dedication to pediatric endocrinology and diabetes care is evident through her active involvement in research, education, and community programs. Generated from the website content