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Tijana Bryan

@tijanabryan

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Endocrinology-focused Physician Assistant specializing in diabetes technology and patient-centered care.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a team where I can lead endocrine and diabetes care with CGM and insulin pump optimization, deliver strong patient education, and support both in-person and telemedicine visits—especially for complex cases like pregnancy.

I’m a Physician Assistant focused on endocrinology, managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, thyroid disorders, hyperlipidemia, PCOS, and osteoporosis. I evaluate glucose trends from CGM devices—including Dexcom, Libre, and Guardian—and use that data to make medication adjustments.

I’m hands-on with diabetes tech: I advise on insulin pump settings on Tandem, Omnipod, and Medtronic devices, and I educate patients so they can confidently make appropriate adjustments. I interpret weekly glucose logs and continuous glucose monitoring data, order and interpret lab studies, and provide both in-office and telemedicine care.

I also bring experience across the lifespan from pediatric to adult care, including pregnancy patients managing diabetes and thyroid disorders in collaboration with OBGYN and MFM departments. Before endocrinology, I provided family practice care—acute illness management, preventive care education, and procedures—while also taking call on a scheduled rotation.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Endocrinology Physician Assistant

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Northwestern Medicine

Aug 2022 - Present (3 years 11 months)

Manage chronic endocrine conditions including diabetes, thyroid disorders, hyperlipidemia, PCOS, and osteoporosis. Evaluate CGM data and advise insulin pump setting changes, and coordinate care for pregnant patients with diabetes and thyroid disorders.

Diabetes Management CGM Omnipod Telemedicine Diabetes Education MyChart Messaging

Pediatric Endocrinology Physician Assistant

Academic Endocrine, Metabolism & Nutrition

Dec 2020 - Aug 2022 (1 year 8 months)

Provided pediatric endocrine care across age groups, including type 1 and type 2 diabetes, thyroid disorders, growth concerns, puberty disorders, and PCOS. Interpreted CGM trends and insulin pump settings, reviewed lab/stimulation test results, organized diabetes education sessions, and performed related clinical assessments.

Type 1 Diabetes Hyperthyroidism Hypothyroidism PCOS Precocious Puberty Delayed Puberty Insulin Pump Setting Review Diabetes Education Lab and Stimulation Test Interpretation Telemedicine

Family Practice Physician Assistant

Greater Elgin Family Care Center

Dec 2017 - Dec 2020 (3 years)

Provided primary care to patients from newborns to geriatrics, evaluating and treating acute illnesses and managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and hypothyroidism. Performed physical exams and preventive care, ordered and interpreted labs/imaging, interpreted EKGs, and provided women’s health and procedural services.