Gnanagurudasan Prakasam MD Mrcp Mha
About Gnanagurudasan Prakasam MD Mrcp Mha
Gnanagurudasan Prakasam is a Medical Director specializing in Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes at Sutter Health, where he has worked since 2000. He has extensive experience in diabetes care, having served on various boards and committees, and has contributed to guidelines for transitioning pediatric patients to adult care.
Current Role in Pediatric Endocrinology
Gnanagurudasan Prakasam serves as the Medical Director of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes at Sutter Health. He has held this position since 2000, contributing to the care and management of children with endocrine disorders and diabetes. His role involves overseeing clinical practices, developing treatment protocols, and ensuring high standards of care for pediatric patients.
Previous Experience at Sutter Health
Prior to his current role, Gnanagurudasan Prakasam was a Board Member at Sutter Health from 2001 to 2011. During this decade, he participated in governance and strategic planning, contributing to the organization's mission to provide quality healthcare services.
Involvement with the American Diabetes Association
Gnanagurudasan Prakasam served on the Board of the American Diabetes Association for Northern California from 2005 to 2016. He was also a member of the National Business Development Committee from 2011 to 2014. His involvement included guiding initiatives to improve diabetes care and education in the community.
Contributions to Pediatric Diabetes Guidelines
He was a member of the working committee that published the first guidelines in November 2011 regarding the transition of children with diabetes from pediatric to adult care. This work aimed to improve the continuity of care for young patients managing diabetes.
Global Speaking Engagements and CME Programs
Gnanagurudasan Prakasam has been invited to speak globally on pediatric endocrinology topics. He has also organized several comprehensive Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs focused on pediatric endocrine issues in the United States, contributing to the education of healthcare professionals in this specialty.