Dr. David Fitz-Patrick
was born, raised and educated in England. He obtained his medical
degree from the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne in 1974.
Following an internship in Internal Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics
and Gynecology, he came to the United States where he completed
his Internal Medicine training at the University of Maryland in
Baltimore. He then spent 4 years at McGill University, Montreal,
Canada, where he did his specialty training in Diabetes,
Endocrinology, and Metabolism.
In 1981, Dr. Fitz-Patrick came to Honolulu where he practiced for 9 years at Straub Clinic and Hospital as an Internist and specialist in Diabetes and Endocrinology. While at Straub Clinic, Dr. Fitz-Patrick was Chief of Endocrinology and headed the Diabetes Center of the Pacific, which he founded in 1983. He also served as Chairman of Hospital Quality Assurance was a member of the Clinic’s Board of Directors.
Despite maintaining a busy medical practice, Dr. Fitz-Patrick has been active in medical research for much of the past 20 years. The results of his research have been published in prestigious medical journals around the world. His research has also been recognized by awards from the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, McGill University, The Juvenile Diabetes Foundation International, The American College of Physicians, Straub Clinic and Hospital, and the Straub Medical Research and Education Foundation.
Community involvement has included service on the Board of Directors of the American Diabetes Association, Hawaii (including 3 years as President), the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, Straub Medical Research and Education Foundation, the Council of the American College of Physicians, and the Hawaii Society of Internal Medicine.
In 1988, Dr. Fitz-Patrick became the first physician to graduate from the University of Hawaii’s Advanced Management Program. He is named in the latest editions of The Best Doctors in America, Who's Who in Medicine and Health Care, Who's Who in America, and Who's Who in the World.
Dr. Fitz-Patrick is Board Certified in both Internal Medicine and Diabetes and Endocrinology and is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and the American College of Endocrinology.
Alice Taniguchi was born in
Seoul, Korea. She moved to Hawaii with her family when she was a
teenager and is fluent in both Korean and English. She received a
Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing and a Master of Public
Health degree in the area of Health Education from the University
of Hawaii.
Alice has been involved in Diabetes Education for the past 15 years. She has served as program coordinator and diabetes educator for the Diabetes Center of the Pacific, The Hawaii State Diabetes Control Program, and The Diabetes Treatment Clinic.
In 1987, Alice became the first nurse in Hawaii to become a Certified Diabetes Educator. She has served on the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Affiliate of the American Diabetes Association as well as President of the Hawaii Association of Diabetes Educators. She is currently a member of the national Board of Directors of the American Association of Diabetes Educators. Alice is recognized both locally and nationally as an expert on diabetes education, especially as it relates to people from various ethnic backgrounds. She is a frequent lecturer to patient and professional groups as well as the general public. She spends much of her spare time working to improve diabetes education services in Hawaii.
In 1991, Alice was honored at the annual meeting of the
American Association of Diabetes Educators when she was chosen "
Diabetes Educator of the Year".
Alice Toguchi-Matsuo was born and
raised in Hilo, Hawaii. She was educated at the University of
Hawaii where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Food
and Nutritional Sciences, as well as a Master in Public Health
degree in Nutrition.
Alice has been involved in various aspects of nutrition counseling and research for over 15 years. Prior to joining our center, Alice was responsible for the planning, development and implementation of nutrition services for the State of Hawaii. She is a member of the Hawaii Dietetic Association, the Hawaii Nutrition Council, and the Hawaii Association of Diabetes Educators.
In addition to providing dietary education for people with
diabetes, Alice is also an expert in dietary counseling for
weight management, chronic disease prevention and health
promotion. She also performs computerized nutrient analysis of
individual diets, and body composition analysis and
interpretation.
Elva Yoshihara was born and
raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, where she attended Hanahauoli and
Punahou Schools. She is a graduate of Bradford College, Bradford,
Mass., and the John Hopkins School of Nursing, where she received
a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. She practiced nursing in
various positions throughout the United States for several years
before accepting a position as a nursing instructor at Kapiolani
Community College in 1975. She served in that capacity for 14
years, and retired as a tenured Associate Professor.
Elva has been involved in diabetes education for the past eight years. In addition to seeing patients at the Diabetes & Hormone Center of the Pacific, she is a member of the Native Hawaiian Diabetes Intervention Program (NHDIP). The NHDIP is a research program funded by the National Institute of Health to test the effectiveness of changed eating and exercise habits on diabetics of Hawaiian ancestry. She also lectures on “Taking Control of Your Diabetes” for the Queen’s Medical Center’s Health and Wellness program.
Elva Yoshihara is a nationally-certified diabetes educator
(CDE), and has served the American Diabetes Association, Hawaii
Affiliate, as chairman of the Patient Education Committee,
Vice-President of Programs, Member of the Board of Directors, and
President (1992-93). She is also a member of the American
Association of Diabetes Educators.
OTHER SPECIALISTS
Dr. Fitz-Patrick works closely with many other specialists whose skills are needed to treat specific complications of diabetes and endocrine problems. These include:
Your comments are welcomed. For medical
questions consult your physician.
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