I am a senior specialist physician in Diabetes, Nutrition, and Metabolic Diseases, with over 20 years of experience in diagnosing, treating, and monitoring patients with diabetes, dyslipidemia, obesity, and other metabolic disorders. Throughout my clinical career, I have worked both in outpatient settings and specialized centers, developing personalized therapeutic plans and nutritional programs tailored to each patient’s needs.
I have a strong academic and professional background in metabolic diseases, supported by a PhD in medical sciences, teaching activity at the “Iuliu Hațieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Cluj-Napoca, and participation in numerous international courses, congresses, and clinical studies. I am actively involved in research, with scientific papers published in medical journals and presented at national and European conferences.
I work with empathy and professionalism, with a strong focus on patient education, prevention, metabolic balance, and maintaining the highest possible quality of life. I believe in treating the patient as a whole and guiding them in the long term toward a healthy and stable lifestyle.
01.08.2019 – present
Senior Physician (Consultant) in Diabetes, Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases
Cluj-Napoca Clinical Hospital of Infectious Diseases – Integrated Outpatient Clinic
11.2016 – present
Specialist Physician in Endocrinology
“Iuliu Hațieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca
01.12.2013 – present
Resident Physician – Second Specialty: Endocrinology
“Iuliu Hațieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca
09.2012 – 31.07.2019
Senior Physician (Consultant) in Diabetes, Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases
Unirea Medical Center – Cluj-Napoca
01.01.2007 – 09.2012
Specialist Physician in Diabetes, Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases
Moților / Unirea Medical Center, Cluj-Napoca
01.01.2002 – 31.12.2006
Resident Physician in Diabetes, Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases
Cluj County Emergency Clinical Hospital
November 2006 – October 2013
PhD in Medical Sciences (Diabetes, Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases)
“Iuliu Hațieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca
June 2010
Postgraduate Training – Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
ClinEd Medical Training SRL, Covasna
February 2014
Postgraduate Course – DXA Osteodensitometry and Quantitative Ultrasound
“Iuliu Hațieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca
June 2009
Postgraduate Course – Nutrition for Residents (Advanced Level)
Romanian Society of Diabetes, Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases + “Gr. T. Popa” University of Medicine, Iași
October 2003
Postgraduate Course – Screening for Diabetic Retinopathy
“Iuliu Hațieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca
Clinical Competencies in Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases
Diagnosis and management of: Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, dyslipidemias, obesity, metabolic syndrome
Development of individualized therapeutic and nutritional plans
Cardiovascular risk assessment in patients with diabetes
Monitoring glycemic control, including glycemic variability
Use of Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems (CGMS)
Nutrition Competencies
Nutritional therapy for diabetes, dyslipidemia and obesity
Advanced competencies in body composition assessment and osteodensitometry
(DXA & quantitative ultrasonography, certified in 2014)
Advanced concepts in nutritional therapy — “Second Nutrition Course for Residents” (2009)
Academic & Scientific Expertise
PhD in Medical Sciences – Diabetes, Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases (2006–2013)
Teaching activity at “Iuliu Hațieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca
(associate academic staff, specialty Diabetes, Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases)
Author and co-author of numerous scientific papers published in national and international journals
Presentations at major conferences: EASD, CECON, National Diabetes Congresses, INTERDIAB, CARDIODIAB, etc.
Clinical Research Competencies
Investigator and sub-investigator in over 15 clinical trials (Phase II & III)
Certified in Good Clinical Practice – GCP for Investigators and Monitors
(multiple certifications: AstraZeneca 2014, Quintiles 2012, ClinEd 2010)