Pediatrics
Joycelyn Atchison, M.D.
Professor, Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
Dr. Joycelyn A. Atchison is a Professor in the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Pediatrics, with over 40 years of clinical experience. She provides care at Children's of Alabama and UAB Hospital, with clinical interests in Type 1 diabetes, insulin pump therapy, glucose sensor technology, and transition to young adult care. Her research focuses on diabetes-related technologies and type 1 diabetes prevention.
Credentials
Education & Training
- MD: University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine (1983)
- Internship: University of Alabama Hospital (1984)
- Residency: Pediatrics, University of Alabama Hospital (1986)
- Fellowship: Pediatric Endocrinology, Children's Hospital of Alabama (1988)
- Fellowship: Pediatric Endocrinology, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh (1990)
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2017-2026 (10 years)
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Pediatric Endocrinology
Conditions & Treatments
DiabetesPediatric SpecialtyThyroid DisordersType 1 DiabetesDiabetes Technology
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- The Children's Hospital Of Alabama
- Vaughan Regional Medical Center
- University of Alabama at Birmingham