Dr. Carla Demeterco-Berggren, MD

Dr. Carla Demeterco-Berggren is a pediatric endocrinologist who specializes in diabetes and metabolism disorders in children and adolescents. With 36 years of clinical experience, she earned her medical degree from Universidade Federal Do Parana Faculdade De Medicina. Her expertise focuses on helping young patients manage complex hormonal and metabolic conditions. Dr. Demeterco-Berggren is fluent in both English and Spanish, enabling her to communicate effectively with diverse families in the San Diego community.

Dr. Demeterco-Berggren practices at several prestigious medical centers, including Rady Children's Hospital San Diego, UC San Diego Jacobs Medical Center, and Scripps hospitals in La Jolla, with locations spanning from San Diego to Murrieta and Encinitas. She treats children with Type 1 diabetes and helps families navigate blood sugar management and growth concerns like short stature. Her care includes essential monitoring through complete blood counts and A1c testing to …track diabetes control over time.