Physician Profile

Pooja Luthra, M.D.

Dr. Luthra is an assistant professor of medicine in the Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism at the University of Connecticut Health Center. She has a special interest in the management of patients with osteoporosis.

Appointment

• Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, UConn Health Center

Specialty

• Endocrinology

Subspecialty

• Osteoporosis and Metabolic Bone Diseases
• Diabetes
• Thyroid Dysfunction

Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine: Endocrinology and Metabolism
The International Society for Clinical Densitometry: Certified Clinical Densitometrist
American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists: Thyroid ultrasound and fine needle aspiration biopsy accreditation course

Education
B.S., Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India
M.B., Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India

State Licensure
Connecticut

Residency
Post Graduation in Pediatrics , DCH – Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India
Chief Medical Resident , University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Fellowship
Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Awards

• Distinction in Biochemistry, 1992
• Philip T. Goldenberg, M.D., Leadership Award at UConn Health Center Internal Medicine Residency Program

Research Interests

Clinical Research

• Osteoporosis