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Diabetes Center: About Our Physicians

Philip A. Levin, M.D.

Philip A. Levin, M.D., Medical Director of The Diabetes Center at Mercy, is a Board Certified Endocrinologist with more than 20 years experience in the care of diabetes and endocrine diseases. A graduate of the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Dr. Levin completed his internship and residency at the Yale-New Haven Hospital as well as a residency at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C. Dr. Levin also received advanced training at the National Institutes of Health.

Dr. Levin’s clinical interests are diabetes, hypertension, lipids, diseases of the adrenal gland, and osteoporosis. He has served as an Associate Professor with the Division of Endocrinology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Dr. Levin is a member of the American Diabetes Association, American Medical Association, The Endocrine Society, and American Federation for Clinical Research. He has numerous clinical research studies to his credit as well as many publications in his field.

Linda Yerardi, MS, RD, LDN, CDE

Linda Yerardi, MS, RD, LDN, CDE, is the Director of Diabetes Education at Mercy. She is a Registered Dietician and Certified Diabetes Educator with more than 20 years of experience in nutrition counseling. A member of the American Association of Diabetes Educators and American Dietetic Association, Linda specializes in identifying individual approaches to managing diabetes, which includes weight management, exercise, and other behavioral changes.

Sheila Matlak, RN, CPT, CDE

Sheila Matlak, RN, CPT, CDE, is a Registered Nurse and Certified Pump Trainer with vast experience in educating people about diabetes and the use of insulin pumps. A graduate of the Maryland General Hospital School of Nursing, Sheila is a member of the American Association of Diabetes Educators and Maryland Chapter of the AADE. A diabetes patient herself, Sheila is active in the volunteer sector for diabetes treatment and management.

Kelly O’Connor, RD, LDN, CDE

Kelly O’Connor, RD, LDN, CDE, is a Registered Dietitian with more than 20 years experience in nutrition counseling. A Certified Diabetes Educator, Kelly has assisted persons with diabetes in all aspects of meal planning, carbohydrate counting, and weight management in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings. In addition, Kelly is a Certified Insulin Pump Trainer in the Baltimore area. She is a member of the American Association of Diabetes Educators and American Dietetic Association.

To provide patients managing their diabetes with the most comprehensive care, the team at The Diabetes Center at Mercy will refer to specialists, including Podiatrists, Vascular surgeons, and Cardiovascular physicians, when appropriate.

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Most Insurances Accepted.

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Phone: 410-332-9800
Tollfree: 1-800-MD-Mercy (1-800-636-3729)