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Pooja Luthra, MD, FACE
Diabetes and Metabolism|
Endocrine Neoplasia|
Endocrinology|
Osteoporosis
Speaks: English, Hindi
About Me
I am an endocrinologist with a clinical focus on gender-affirming care, diabetes, and metabolic bone disorders, committed to providing inclusive, evidence-based care tailored to each individual.
Care Provided
Subspecialties
- Calcium and Bone Metabolism
- Diabetes
- Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy
- Osteoporosis and Metabolic Bone Disease
- Thyroid Nodules and Disorders
Locations
Endocrinology
UConn Health
Outpatient Pavilion, 2nd Floor West
263 Farmington Avenue
Farmington, CT 06030
GPS: 135 Dowling Way, Farmington, CT
860-679-3245
Center for Osteoporosis
UConn Health
Outpatient Pavilion, 2nd Floor West
263 Farmington Avenue
Farmington, CT 06030
GPS: 135 Dowling Way, Farmington, CT
860-679-2160Education & Training
Education
MBBS, Maulana Azad Medical College, Medicine - 1996
Residency
Internal Medicine, University of Connecticut School of Medicine - 2002
Chief Medical Resident, University of Connecticut School of Medicine - 2003
Fellowship
Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, University of Connecticut School of Medicine - 2005
Board Certification
Internal Medicine
Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Honors & Awards
2025 - Under my leadership as Director of the Diabetes Education Program at UCONN Health, the Americal Diabetes Association awarded an Education Recognition to the Diabetes Self-Management Services at UCONN Health from 2/22/2025 through 2/22/2029 for adherence of the national standards for providing diabetes education. - American Diabetes Association
2023 - Primary Care Internal Medicine Residency Program- Faculty award for excellence in Teaching 2023- UConn Health- This is an annual award given by the residents to one faculty member who they feel best contributed to their education and mentored them during their training. The residents choose the faculty member from 3 different hospitals that are part of the primary care residency program - Internal Medicine primary care residency
2022 - Primary Care Internal Medicine Residency Program- Faculty award for excellence in Teaching 2022- UConn Health- This is an annual award given by the residents to one faculty member who they feel best contributed to their education and mentored them during their training. The residents choose the faculty member from 3 different hospitals that are part of the primary care residency program - Primary Care Internal Medicine program
2022 - UCONN Faculty Spotlight Spring 2022- I was chosen for the faculty spotlight to highlight my work to set up a novel transgender clinic at UCONN. - UConn Health
2020 - Endocrinology and metabolism fellowship- Excellence in Teaching Award 2019-2020.This is an annual award given by the fellows to one faculty member who they feel best contributed to their education and mentored them during their training. The fellows choose the faculty member from 4 different hospitals that are part of the fellowship program. - Endocrinology Fellowship Program
2016 - Internal Medicine Residency David S. Frederick, MD Award Excellence in Teaching 2015-2016 - Internal Medicine Residency
2013 - Richard A. Garibaldi Doctor’s Day Award
2011 - Best Teacher Award by Endocrine Fellows
2001 - Philip T. Goldenberg, M.D., Leadership Award, 2001-2002 - UConn School of Medicine Internal Medicine Residency Program
1992 - Distinction in Biochemistry