Lalita Tantisira, MD

  • Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Lalita Tantisira, MD
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Contact
Scripps Clinic Del Mar
12395 El Camino Real Ste 317
San Diego, CA 92130
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Expertise

Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism

Languages

  • Thai
  • English

Biography

Lalita K. Tantisira, MD, is an endocrinologist who specializes in clinical nutrition and weight management. Dr. Tantisira has been in the field of nutrition and obesity medicine for more than 20 years. She helps patients lose weight and improve their health through lifestyle changes and FDA-approved weight loss medications. She also provides tools and support to maintain their weight loss.


Dr. Tantisira also works with patients on weight loss after bariatric (weight loss) surgery. She works closely with the bariatric surgical team to determine the best treatment for these patients, such as lifestyle modification, medications or revisional bariatric surgery.

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, 1998

Medical Education

Siriraj Hospital, MD, 1991

Residencies

University of Hawaii John A Burns School of Medicine, Internal Medicine, 1996

Fellowships

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Clinical Nutrition, 2000University of Massachusetts Medical School, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, 1998

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