Contact
Britta Svoren, M.D.
View Contact & SchedulingAbout Me
Certified Specialties
Pediatric Endocrinology - American Board of Pediatrics
Faculty Appointments
Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics (Part-Time) - Department of Pediatrics, Endocrinology (SMD)
Credentials
Residency & Fellowship
Fellowship, Pediatric Endocrinology, Boston Children's Hospital (USA). 2003 - 2006
Residency, Pediatrics, Boston Children's Hospital (USA). 2001 - 2003
Internship, Pediatrics, Boston Children's Hospital (USA). 2000 - 2001
Education
MD | SUNY at Buffalo-School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (USA). 2000
Awards
Harvard Medical School Scholars in Medicine Fellowship Award. 2007
Eli Lilly and Company Fellowship Research Training Grant. 2004
NIH Pediatric Research Loan Repayment Grant. 2003 - 2007
Children's Hospital of Buffalo Prize. 2000
Alpha Omega Alpha. 2000
Dean's List for Academic Excellence. 1997 - 1999
Phi Beta Kappa. 1994
Research
~Preventing complications and preserving health for pediatric patients with diabetes, including outcomes and translational...
~Preventing complications and preserving health for pediatric patients with diabetes, including outcomes and translational research activities
~Assessing innovative technologies, such as continuous glucose monitoring, to improve diabetes management in young patients
Publications
Journal Articles
Significant vitamin D deficiency in youth with type 1 diabetes mellitus
Svoren BM; Volkening LK; Wood JR; Laffel LM.
The Journal of Pediatrics. 2009; 154(1): 132-4.
Rodacki M, Svoren B, Butty V, Besse W, Laffel L, Benoist C, Mathis D
Diabetes.. 2007 January 56 (1):177-85. Epub 1900 01 01.
Temporal trends in the treatment of pediatric type 1 diabetes and impact on acute outcomes
Svoren BM; Volkening LK; Butler DA; Moreland EC; Anderson BJ; Laffel LM.
The Journal of Pediatrics. 2007; 150(3): 279-85.
Hypothyroidism in a breast-fed preterm infant resulting from maternal topical iodine exposure
Smith VC; Svoren BM; Wolfsdorf JI.
The Journal of Pediatrics. 2006; 149(4): 566-7.
Hypopituitarism in PHACES Association
Goddard DS; Liang MG; Chamlin SL; Svoren BM; Spack NP; Mulliken JB.
Pediatric Dermatology. 2006; 23(5): 476-80.
Durability of insulin pump use in pediatric patients with type 1 diabetes
Wood JR; Moreland EC; Volkening LK; Svoren BM; Butler DA; Laffel LM.
Diabetes Care. 2006; 29(11): 2355-60.
Sexual development in a 21 month-old boy caused by testosterone contamination of a topical hydrocortisone cream
Svoren BM; Wolfsdorf JI.
Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology & Metabolism: JPEM. 2005; 18(5): 507-10.
Complications and comorbidites of type 2 diabetes
Norris AW; Svoren BM.
Pediatric Annals. 2005; 34(9): 710-8.
Svoren BM, Butler D, Levine BS, Anderson BJ, Laffel LM
Pediatrics.. 2003 October 112 (4):914-22. Epub 1900 01 01.
Books
Nelson Textbook of Pediatric (2015)
Chapter: Section on Diabetes
Authors: Svoren B, Jospe N
Publisher: Elsevier, Philadelphia, PA 2015
Disease Management & Health Outcomes (2007)
Chapter: Initiatives to Promote Effective Self-Care in Young Patients with Diabetes
Authors: Anderson BJ, Svoren B
Publisher: Adis International 2007
Conn's Current Therapy (2006)
Chapter: Diabetes Mellitus in Children and Adolescents
Authors: Wolfsdorf JI, Svoren BM
Publisher: Elsevier, Philadelphia 2006
Current Pediatric Therapy (2006)
Chapter: Diabetes Mellitus in Children and Adolescents
Authors: Svoren BM, Laffel LMB
Publisher: Elsevier, Philadelphia 2006
Management of Diabetes Mellitus in Children and Adolescents (2006)
Authors: Svoren BM, Wolfsdorf JI
Publisher: International Diabetes Monitor 2006
Ratings & Comments
At URMC, we believe that patients should be empowered to make the right decisions regarding their personal healthcare. To do so, transparency is critical. URMC partners with Press Ganey, to survey our patients about all aspects of their care experience. We are now putting this pertinent information at your fingertips by displaying star ratings for our providers along with anonymous patient comments on our website. This will help you make better-informed choices about how and with whom you seek care. Click here to learn more about the surveys used to generate this vital information. Learn more about our survey process.
Ratings
During this visit, did this provider spend enough time with you?
During this visit, did this provider show respect for what you had to say?
During this visit did this provider give you easy to understand information about these health questions or concerns?
During this visit, did this provider listen carefully to you?
During this visit, did this provider explain things in a way that was easy to understand?
Patient Comments
Very good
Jun 19, 2024
The doctor was a very nice and professional. Respected mine and my daughters opinions and asked what treatment or tests we wanted for care. Very comfortable setting and she checked all of our facts from every care documented. She was very thorough!
May 24, 2024
Dr. Svoren is excellent. She took great care of our daughter and us.
Mar 14, 2024
Doctor is always prepared and able to show me growth charts I need to see throughout the visit as well!
Jan 13, 2024
Great doctor.
Dec 28, 2023
I love the care we received from the doctor. She was very receptive and kind.
Mar 10, 2023
Dr. Svoren is very kind and very thorough about my daughters care plan & explains things very well to Chloe.
Dec 17, 2022
Really great experience. Professional and kind
Aug 26, 2022
Excellent care and communication. [...] I am very impressed with my interaction with the provider
Jul 01, 2022