Kupper A. Wintergerst, M.D. | Source | Pediatric Endocrinologist, Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute Executive Director ...

Pediatric Endocrinology and Norton Children's, executive director of Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute, and Wendy L. Novak Chair of Pediatric Diabetes Care and Clinical Research
Kupper A. Wintergerst, M.D., earned his medical degree from the University of Louisville. He completed his residency in pediatrics at the University of Florida College of Medicine and a fellowship in pediatric endocrinology at Stanford University School of Medicine in California. Dr. Wintergerst is board certified in pediatrics and pediatric endocrinology.
Dr. Wintergerst has been instrumental in growing the scope of care for children and adolescents with endocrine conditions.
Under Dr. Wintergerst’s leadership, Norton Children’s is recognized as a top program nationally in pediatric diabetes and endocrinology by U.S. News & World Report. He was part of the team that established the nation’s first sports medicine program that seeks to help athletes with diabetes learn how to manage their blood sugar during sporting activities, while at the same time gathering critical information to design new interventions for this population.
Dr. Wintergerst is involved in international research efforts focused on diabetes mellitus, with the goals of improving life for patients, preventing the disease and, ultimately, curing Type 1 diabetes. In 2011, he was named site director of Type 1 Diabetes TrialNet, an international research consortium for the prevention of Type 1 diabetes mellitus. In 2015, he was appointed site director of the T1D Exchange Registry.
While continuing to care for patients in the clinical setting and conducting research, Dr. Wintergerst maintains a strong interest in teaching, community service and public health. He holds several local, regional and national leadership positions, including serving as Chair for the Section of Endocrinology for the American Academy of Pediatrics, site principal investigator for the Pediatric Diabetes Consortium and American Diabetes Association committees.