Curriculum Vitae

Sandra T. Foo, M.D.

Credentials

• Licensure in New York State
• Board-certified in Internal Medicine
• Board -certified in Endocrinology and Metabolism

Professional Experience

• The Diabetes Prevention Program Outcomes Study, St. Luke’s-Roosevelt site
  Co-Investigator 2002-present
  NIH-funded multi-center study with 3000+ participants studywide.
  Follow up study of Diabetes Prevention Program.
  Dr. Xavier Pi-Sunyer is the Primary Investigator and I serve as the Co-Investigator.


• The Diabetes Prevention Program, St. Luke’s-Roosevelt site
  Co-Investigator 1996-2002
  NIH-funded multi-center study with 3000+ participants studywide.
  The primary endpoint is to seek a means of preventing/delaying diabetes in those with Impaired Glucose Tolerance at screening.
  Dr. Xavier Pi-Sunyer is the Primary Investigator and I serve as the Co-Investigator.


• National Clinic Operations Group (COG) Subcommittee of The Diabetes Prevention Program
  COG Subcommittee Member 1997-2002
  This DPP subcommittee evaluates clinic operations at all of the 25 DPP sites to assure a high standard of quality.
  Subcommittee members review issues such as adverse events, data integrity, clinic flow/function, staffing issues, and participant retention for all of the DPP sites involved nationally.


• National Weight Loss Lifestyle Planning Committee of The Study of Health-Related Outcomes of Weight Loss Trial (SHOW Trial),
  Subsequently renamed LOOK AHEAD TRIAL
  Lifestyle Planning Committee Member 1999-2000
  A twelve-year NIH-funded multi-center study that will evaluate the effects of weight loss in diabetic patients. Weight loss will be pursued by various interventions, including lifestyle modification and medication. The study is presently in the planning stages and is scheduled to begin recruitment in the year 2001. The Lifestyle Planning Committee’s goal is to develop a protocol for lifestyle behavior modification in the study grounded on evidence-based interventions.


• The Joslin Center for Diabetes, New York Division. 1996-2000
  Affiliate of the Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston.
  Diabetologist/Endocrinologist
  Private outpatient specialty center affiliated with St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center. Patient care specializing in diabetes. Other endocrine cases are seen as well. A multi-disciplinary team approach is emphasized.
  Joslin Center Lecturer
  One of several Joslin Physicians teaching other physicians/patients recent advances and medical therapies in Diabetes Mellitus.


• University Medical Practice Associates, The Endocrinology and Diabetes Group,
  St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center 2000-present
  Diabetologist/Endocrinologist
  This specialty group was established after the Joslin Center was closed by the hospital. Essentially, the same group of specialist remained together to form a new practice under a different name.


• The VanItallie Center for Nutrition and Weight Loss
  A private outpatient obesity treatment center (extension of the obesity research center at St. Luke’s Roosevelt Center) 1996-2002
  Obesity Specialist, Nutrition and Metabolism Specialist.
  Versed in the medical management and co-morbid complications of obesity. Involved in peri-operative and post-operative care of bariatric surgery patients.


• Gouverneur Hospital of New York University
  Medical Center 1993-1994
  Outpatient Primary Care Clinic Attending
  Participant of Metropolitan Health Maintenance Organization
  Admitting privileges to Bellevue Hospital.

Educational Training

• St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center, of Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, New York, NY
  
  • Fellowship in Endocrinology & Metabolism 1994-1996
  • Fellowship in Clinical Nutrition 1994-1996
    Experience in the Treatment of Obesity
  • Residency in Internal Medicine (St. Luke’s Site) 1990-1993


• New York Medical College, Valhalla, New York 1988-1990
  Doctor of Medicine


• Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education 1983-1988
  The City College of New York
  An accelerated Seven-year BS/MD Program affiliated with 8 major medical institutions in the United States including New York Medical College.

Miscellaneous

• NBC NEWS (January 20, 2000) Television interview on “Chronic Dieting and How it Can Promote Weight Gain”


• NEW YORK TIMES (The Science Section, September 7, 1999) Interviewed and quoted in the article “New Fronts In the War On Diabetes In Adults”


• CBS (March 26, 1999) (The Today Show) Interview on Gestational Diabetes


• PREVENTION MAGAZINE (March 1999 issue) Quoted on the use of the Respiratory Quotient on predicting obesity
• METRO-MSG (January 25, 1999) Network (television) 30 minute interview on Obesity in America
• NY1 NEWS(January 1998) (24 hour television news network) Diabetes Mellitus interview on their Health update segment
• TV FOOD NETWORK (November 1997) (24 hour food network) 30-minute physician conducted interview on Diabetes Mellitus including a live caller portion of the show.

Organization Membership

• American Medical Association
• American College of Physicians
• American Diabetes Association

Community Service

Other Skills

• Computer-literate
  Versed in the use of various computer programs such as Microsoft PowerPoint in creating computer generated slide presentations. Ability to use the Internet in accessing medically relevant data.
• Internet Website design experience for The Diabetes Prevention Program
  (During the recruitment portion of the study, the website provided educational information regarding diabetes and the risks thereof; as well as information regarding the protocol of the study to aid the prospective participant in making an informed and educated decision)
• Multi-lingual
  Spanish as a second language. English and Chinese as a first languages.

References

• Xavier Pi-Sunyer, MD. The Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Nutrition, St. Luke's/Roosevelt Hospital of Columbia P&S, St. Luke's Site, Division Chief. The Obesity Research Center, St. Luke's/Roosevelt Hospital of Columbia P&S, St. Luke's Site, Research Center Chief. Former ADA president.