Claudia Lewis, PA-C

About

Claudia Lewis, PA-C, is an endocrinology physician assistant at University Hospitals Diabetes and Metabolic Care Center. She is a team member of University Hospital’s Diabetes and Obesity Center, as well as the inpatient Diabetes Management Team. Her collaboration with University Hospital’s Meds2Beds program has allowed to increase access to diabetes medications and supplies for patients before leaving the hospital. Claudia sees patients twice per month in a post-hospital discharge clinic.

Claudia attended The Ohio State University and received a Bachelor of Science in Health and Rehabilitation, with a minor in Human Nutrition in 2019. Her research experience at The Ohio State University includes serving as co-investigator and President's Prize semi-finalist for developing a simulation platform for diabetes self-management and technology education. She received her Master of Medical Science, Physician Assistant Studies, at Wake Forest School of Medicine in 2022.

Claudia has spoken nationally at the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists conference on empowering young adults with diabetes and evidence-based resources for young adult support. Claudia's work has been recognized, including as a College Diabetes Network NextGen Leader and the recipient of the 2022 DiabetesMine Patient Voices scholarship.

Her current research interests include social determinants of health, technology use and quality of life in people with diabetes, particularly young adults with type 1 diabetes. Her clinical interests include inpatient diabetes management and diabetes technology. Claudia has been featured and published in a number of publications and presentations regarding diabetes care.

Claudia’s passion is connecting with people with diabetes and providing them with education and support to help them live their highest quality life.