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Elizabeth Weld, NP

Elizabeth Weld, NP

Pediatrics , Pediatric Endocrinology

UR Medicine Faculty The University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group (URMFG) consists of over 900 specialist and primary care providers spanning 19 departments. URMFG is certified by the National Committee for Quality Assurance.
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About Me

Betsy's areas of interest include Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, use of insulin pumps and sensors in children, obesity prevention, and the use of motivational interviewing in improving self management of diabetes.

Professional Background

1988-1994 and 2011 – Present Senior Advanced Practice Nurse
Division of Pediatric Endocrinology
University of Rochester Medical Center
Rochester, NY

Betsy graduated from the University of Rochester Care of the Child and Families program.
She has worked in primary care pedi...
1988-1994 and 2011 – Present Senior Advanced Practice Nurse
Division of Pediatric Endocrinology
University of Rochester Medical Center
Rochester, NY

Betsy graduated from the University of Rochester Care of the Child and Families program.
She has worked in primary care pediatrics and pediatric endocrinology. Betsy provides direct care to children with diabetes. Patient care responsibilities include: inpatient education of newly diagnosed children; outpatient management via phone and outpatient visits; and case management including interaction with other disciplines including schools.

Her areas of interest include care of children with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, obesity prevention, use of insulin pumps and sensors, and motivational interviewing. .

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Graduate, University of Rochester.

Education

NP | University of Rochester. Nurse Practitioner. 1993

MS | University of Rochester. 1988

Awards

2010 NAPNAP Practice Innovation/SIG Poster Award. 2010

Outstanding Preceptor Award. 2001

Publications

Journal Articles

Passport to Health: An Innovative Tool to Enhance Healthy Lifestyle Choices.

Vaczy, E.; Seaman, B.; Peterson-Sweeney, K.; Hondorf, C.; (2011).

Journal of Pediatric Health Care. 2011; 25: 31-37.

Books

Manual of Pediatric Emergency Nursing. (1998)

Chapter: Endocrine Emergencies

Authors: Vaczy, E., Mack-Fogg, J.E. Endocrine Emergencies. T. Soud and J. Rogers (Eds.),

Publisher: Mosby 1998