Ayca Erkin-Cakmak, MD, MPH

Title(s)Assistant Professor, Pediatrics
SchoolSchool of Medicine
Address1550 Fourth Street, #550A
San Francisco CA 94158
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    University of Istanbul, Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, TurkeyMD07/2003Doctor of Medicine
    University of Istanbul, Istanbul School of Medicine, Turkey06/2009Pediatric Residency
    University of California, Berkeley, United StatesMPH05/2013Maternal and Child Health
    University of California, San Francisco, United States05/2019Pediatric Endocrinology, Fellowship
    University of California, San Francisco, United States06/2021Pediatrics Residency
    University of California, San Francisco, United States6/2022Advanced Research in Pediatrics, Fellowship

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    Dr. Ayca Erkin-Cakmak is a pediatric endocrinologist who cares for children with conditions related to hormonal issues. These include obesity, thyroid disorders, hormone-related growth disorders, metabolic syndrome (having a combination of health factors that increases the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes), and endocrine conditions associated with iron overload from thalassemia (an inherited blood disorder that can lead to anemia).

    Erkin-Cakmak's research focuses on how exposures to certain chemicals in early childhood can affect the endocrine system and later development of obesity and metabolic syndrome. She is also interested in endocrine issues related to blood transfusions given to treat thalassemia.

    Erkin-Cakmak earned her medical degree from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine. She completed a residency in pediatrics and a fellowship in pediatric endocrinology as well as a fellowship in advanced research in pediatrics at UCSF. She also earned a master of public health degree from the University of California, Berkeley.

    Erkin-Cakmak is a member of the Pediatric Endocrine Society, Endocrine Society and Obesity Society. She is originally from Turkey.

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    1. 6518 A Family Affair: A Case of Idiopathic Infantile Hypercalcemia. Journal of the Endocrine Society. 2024 Oct 5; 8(Supplement_1):bvae163.1393. Hu HT, Gao GJ, Ekhlaspour EL, Wallerstein WR, Erkin-Cakmak EA. .
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    2. Prenatal and childhood exposure to persistent organic pollutant mixtures and cardiometabolic outcomes in young adulthood. ISEE Conference Abstracts. 2024 Aug 15; 2024(1). Mora MA, Erkin Cakmak EA, Rosa RM, Kogut KK, Harley HK, Eskenazi EB. .
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    3. PSUN160 Transfusion Related Endocrinopathies and Thalassemia (TREAT) Study. Journal of the Endocrine Society. 2022 Nov 1; 6(Suppl 1):a443-a443. Erkin-Cakmak EA, Ahmad AT, Rishon RA, Weyhmiller WM, Fung FE, Lodish LM, Lal LA. .
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    4. Effects of Isocaloric Fructose Restriction on Ceramide Levels in Children with Obesity and Cardiometabolic Risk: Relation to Hepatic De Novo Lipogenesis and Insulin Sensitivity. Nutrients. 2022 Mar 30; 14(7). Olson E, Suh JH, Schwarz JM, Noworolski SM, Jones GM, Barber JR, Erkin-Cakmak A, Mulligan K, Lustig RH, Mietus-Snyder M. PMID: 35406045; PMCID: PMC9002884.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions: 7     Fields:    Translation:HumansCellsCTClinical Trials
    5. Abstract 16511: Isocaloric Fructose Restriction Improves Postprandial Chylomicron and VLDL Excursions in Adolescents With Obesity by Reducing Angiopoietin-Like Protein 3 and Apolipoprotein CIII. Circulation. 2020 Nov 17; 142(Suppl_3). Bains BY, Erkin-Cakmak EA, Caccavello CR, Mulligan MK, Noworolski NS, Schwarz SJ, Lustig LR, Gugliucci GA. .
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    6. 1360-P: Infertility Is Not Associated with Clinical Factors in Women with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). Diabetes. 2020 Jun 1; 69(Supplement 1):1360-p. ERKIN-CAKMAK EA, BAILEY BR, CALHOUN CP, CAKMAK CH, WONG WJ. .
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    7. SUN-690 HNF4A Mutation in Siblings with Diazoxide Responsive Congenital Hyperinsulinism. Journal of the Endocrine Society. 2020 May 8; 4(Supplement_1):sun-690-. Erkin-Cakmak EA, Chesser CH, Shieh SJ, Ferrara FC, Gitelman GS, Capodanno CG. .
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    8. Short-Term Isocaloric Fructose Restriction Improves Postprandial Lipoprotein Subclass Profiles. Atherosclerosis. 2019 Aug 1; 287:e59-e60. Gugliucci GA, Bains BY, Caccavello CR, Wen WM, Erkin-Cakmak EA, Mulligan MK, Lustig LR, Noworolski NS, Schwarz SJ. .
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    9. Isocaloric Fructose Restriction Reduces Serum d-Lactate Concentration in Children With Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2019 07 01; 104(7):3003-3011. Erkin-Cakmak A, Bains Y, Caccavello R, Noworolski SM, Schwarz JM, Mulligan K, Lustig RH, Gugliucci A. PMID: 30869790; PMCID: PMC6553815.
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    10. SAT-269 Insulin 101: Quality Education Strategies for Trainees (QuEST). Journal of the Endocrine Society. 2019 Apr 15; 3(Suppl 1). Lee LJ, Huang HA, Erkin-Cakmak EA, Buchanan BJ, Capodanno CG. .
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    11. Effects of Dietary Fructose Restriction on Liver Fat, De Novo Lipogenesis, and Insulin Kinetics in Children With Obesity. Gastroenterology. 2017 09; 153(3):743-752. Schwarz JM, Noworolski SM, Erkin-Cakmak A, Korn NJ, Wen MJ, Tai VW, Jones GM, Palii SP, Velasco-Alin M, Pan K, Patterson BW, Gugliucci A, Lustig RH, Mulligan K. PMID: 28579536; PMCID: PMC5813289.
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    12. The Influence of Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Health Warning Labels on Parents' Choices. Yearbook of Pediatrics. 2017 Jan 1; 2017:191-193. Erkin-Cakmak EA, Lustig LR. .
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    13. The Influence of Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Health Warning Labels on Parents' Choices. Yearbook of Pediatrics. 2017 Jan 1; 2017:191-193. Erkin-Cakmak EA, Lustig LR. .
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    14. Short-term isocaloric fructose restriction lowers apoC-III levels and yields less atherogenic lipoprotein profiles in children with obesity and metabolic syndrome. Atherosclerosis. 2016 10; 253:171-177. Gugliucci A, Lustig RH, Caccavello R, Erkin-Cakmak A, Noworolski SM, Tai VW, Wen MJ, Mulligan K, Schwarz JM. PMID: 27451002.
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    15. Erratum: "In Utero and Childhood Polybrominated Diphenyl Ether Exposures and Body Mass at Age 7 Years: The CHAMACOS Study". Environ Health Perspect. 2016 Apr; 124(4):A68. Erkin-Cakmak A, Harley KG, Chevrier J, Bradman A, Kogut K, Huen K, Eskenazi B. PMID: 27035790; PMCID: PMC4829980.
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    16. Isocaloric fructose restriction and metabolic improvement in children with obesity and metabolic syndrome. Obesity (Silver Spring). 2016 Feb; 24(2):453-60. Lustig RH, Mulligan K, Noworolski SM, Tai VW, Wen MJ, Erkin-Cakmak A, Gugliucci A, Schwarz JM. PMID: 26499447; PMCID: PMC4736733.
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    17. In utero and childhood polybrominated diphenyl ether exposures and body mass at age 7 years: the CHAMACOS study. Environ Health Perspect. 2015 Jun; 123(6):636-42. Erkin-Cakmak A, Harley KG, Chevrier J, Bradman A, Kogut K, Huen K, Eskenazi B. PMID: 25738596; PMCID: PMC4455588.
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    18. A bridge to insulin pump therapy: twice-daily regimen with NPH and detemir insulins during initial treatment of youth with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Endocr Pract. 2011 Nov-Dec; 17(6):862-6. Cengiz E, Sherr JL, Erkin-Cakmak A, Weinzimer SA, Burke EN, Sikes KA, Urban AD, Tamborlane WV. PMID: 21550949.
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