Maria S. (Sukie) Rayas, M.D.
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Currently seeking M.S. students
I am an Associate Professor in the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes. My interests include learning about cystic fibrosis-related diabetes (CFRD) and other CF endocrine related disorders as well as gaining insights into Health Disparities witihin our populations.. The majority of my research and presentations have focused on improving the screening, diagnosis, and management of CFRD. For the past 10 years, I have helped develop a multidisciplinary clinic for CFRD patients in the CF Center with the CF Center Director and staff. I am now also the endocrinologist dedicated to seeing the adult CF patients with endocrine disorders. I recently completed a KL2 research grant and I am involved in a multi-center research grant that collaborates in recruiting and treatment of patients with CF-related diabetes issues. I have varied research interests that will garner future research support. My upcoming project will be with the Jaeb Health and Research Foundation in conjunction with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to conduct resarch for the Cystic Fibrosis Bionic Pancreas.
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Professional Background
Education
- 2007 - MD - Medicine - UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio TX
- 2002 - BS - Psychology (Magna Cum Laude) - Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA
Training
- 2013 - Fellowship - Clinical Fellowship - Pediatrics Endocrinology - UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio TX
- 2010 - Residency - Pediatrics - UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio TX
Highlights
5/2022 - Women in Medicine - San Antonio Magazine
Appointments
- 8/2013 - Assistant Professor/Clinical - University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Pediatrics, San Antonio
- 9/2023 - Associate Professor/Clinical - University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Pediatrics, San Antonio
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- Instruction & Training
- Research & Grants
- Clinical
- Publications