Athena Philis Tsimikas, MD
About Athena Philis Tsimikas, MD
Athena Philis Tsimikas, MD, is the Corporate Vice President at Scripps Health, where she leads diabetes professional training programs and oversees clinical research. She also serves as a Staff Physician at Scripps Clinic Medical Group Inc. in San Diego, California.
Company
Athena Philis Tsimikas, MD, currently works at Scripps Health as a Corporate Vice President. She is based in San Diego, California, United States. Alongside her role at Scripps Health, she also serves as a Staff Physician at Scripps Clinic Medical Group Inc., a position she has held since 2008.
Title
Athena Philis Tsimikas holds the title of Corporate Vice President at Scripps Health. She also serves as a Staff Physician at Scripps Clinic Medical Group Inc. Additionally, her past roles include Executive Director and Medical Director at Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute.
Education and Expertise
Athena Philis Tsimikas earned her Doctor of Medicine (MD) from the National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, where she studied from 1981 to 1988. Her professional expertise primarily focuses on diabetes care and research, positioning her as a significant figure in diabetes treatment and medical education.
Background
Athena Philis Tsimikas has extensive experience working at Scripps-related institutions. She worked as a Medical Director at Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute from 1997 to 2001, and then as its Executive Director from 2001 to 2008. She has been a part of Scripps Health in various capacities since July 2008 and also worked intermittently at Scripps Clinic Medical Group Inc. from 1995 to 1997.
Achievements
Athena Philis Tsimikas leads diabetes professional training programs at Scripps Health. She oversees federal and non-government diabetes clinical research and directs community engagement for the Scripps Research Clinical Translational Science Award. Her work contributes significantly to advancements in diabetes care and research.