Paul Hiers, MD, is a pediatric endocrinology fellow at the University of Florida. Dr. Hiers is a native Floridian and completed his undergraduate degree, medical schooling, and pediatric residency at the University of Florida. Paul was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 18 while away at college. His father also has type 1 diabetes. His family and personal experiences led to his passion to care for youth with type 1 diabetes. Dr. Hiers has also volunteered at the Florida diabetes camps for the past 10 years in various roles, including a counselor, recreation staff, medical staff, and board member. He looks forward to attending camp every year and working with the children. Dr. Hier’s specific research interests in type 1 diabetes include improving care and easing the burden of disease for patients and families with the use of emergent technologies, such as CGMs and closed loop insulin pumps. He also has research interests in quality improvement and improving overall care and value during hospital admissions, outpatient visits, and improving the systems around type 1 diabetes care.
