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Ruby Favela Pezas

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210-567-5283

favelaprezas@uthscsa.edu

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Ruby Favela-Prezas, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC

Specialist, Pediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes

Family Nurse Practitioner

I am a board certified nurse practitioner with experience as a certified diabetes educator.  My interest is in treating and teaching parents and students about all related areas of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.  My other interest is related to device technology which includes continuous glucose monitoring techniques.  That has been my primary interest for several years.  Teaching the parents and patients how to use the devices is something that yields good educational data as well as life-giving methodologies.

  • Professional Background

    Education

    • 2012 - Master of Science in Nursing (FNP) - Nursing - UT Health Science Center at San Antonio
    • 1999 - Bachelor of Science - Nursing - UT Health Science Center at San Antonio
    • 1997 - Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences - Texas A&M University

    Appointments

    • March 2019 - Current - Nurse Practitioner (Specialist) - UT Health San Antonio, Pediatrics Endocrinology
    • Octtober 2017 - March 2019 - Nurse/Certified Diabetes Educator - University Health System - Texas Diabetes Institute
    • Sept 2017 - January 2018 - Family Nurse Pracxtitioner (PRN) - Catapult Health
    • October 2014 - October 2017 - Nurse Practitioner - University of Texas Health System - Texas Diabetes Institute
    • June 2013 - Jan 2014 - Family Nurse Practitioner - South Alamo Medical Group - Westover Hills
    • July 2006 - June 2009 - Pediatric Endocrine CliCernic Nurse & Certified Diabetes Educator - University Health System - Texas Diabetes Institute

  • Instruction & Training

    • March - April 1999, Bridge to Success Preceptorship, University Health System, Pediatric Transitional Unit
    • April 2019 - Present, Instruction to Fellows and Residents - Obesity and Diabetes Education, UT Health San Antonio

  • Research & Grants

    We are excited to be launching the bionic pancreas study in the summer of 2020 with a modified virtual design and have an active portfolio of projects in place.

    Grants

    JCHR/1UC4DK108612:  Funding Agency:  Jaeb Center for Health Research:  Funding Detail:  02/24/2020 - 12/31/2021 - Role:  Co-Investigator:  THE INSULIN-ONLY BIONIC PANCREAS PIVOTAL TRIAL: TESTING THE ILET IN ADULTS AND CHILDREN WITH TYPE 1 DIABETES (IOBPPT) (Internal PID 167262)

  • Service

    National

    2002 - 2009: 2014-Present:  Pediatric Endocrine Society, Member

    2011 - Present:  American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Member

    2012 - Present:  Texas Nurse Practitioners, Member

    2007 - 2014:  South Texas Diabetes Educators United, Member

    Community

    2016 - 2017:  Diabetes Managment in the School Setting Seminars - School Nurse Training sessions for school districts within San Antonio

    2014 - 2018:  American Diabetes Association - Camp PowerUP - Volunteer medical staff and parent education for youth summer camp focused on educating and working with children at high risk for developing diabetes and related comorbidities to help them work toward healthier lifestyle and healthier food choices

  • Clinical

    Board Certifications

    • 2012 - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) - Board Certification/Texas Board of nursing