Yelena Nicholson, DO, Program Director

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endocrinology / diabetes

expertise

pediatric diabetes (type 1, type 2, mody), prediabetes, diabetes technologies, hyperinsulinism, pediatric obesity

bio

Dr. Nicholson is a pediatric endocrinologist at Dayton Children's. She attended Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine to receive her DO. She completed her residency at Good Samaritan/Winthrop Hospital in Long Island, NY, then her pediatric endocrinology fellowship at Winthrop University Hospital in Mineola, New York.

Dr. Nicholson is passionate about caring for children with diabetes, and helping kids achieve a healthy weight. She enjoys working at Dayton Children's because it is small enough that every child receives personalized care, but large enough to provide the best, modern treatments.

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existing patients

If you have already seen a provider in the endocrinology clinic at Dayton Children’s and need to schedule a follow-up appointment, please log in to MyKidsChart to schedule directly with your provider or call 937-641-4000. If you do not have a MyKidsChart account click here.

new patients

Scheduling in-person appointments for new endocrinology patients only. For diabetes/prediabetes patients, patients with concerns about weight gain, or patients with a known genetic condition, please call 937-641-3487.

education and training

medical school: Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, Missouri
residency: Good Samaritan/Winthrop Hospital, Long Island, NY
fellowship: Pediatric endocrinology, Winthrop University Hospital, Mineola, New York
board certification: Pediatrics and pediatric endocrinology

get to know me

I chose my specialty because...

I feel very passionate about diabetes and children and want to make sure children learn to lead full, healthy lives with diabetes. I am also very passionate about healthy weight in children and weight loss strategies.

I chose to work at Dayton Children's because...

my husband grew up in Dayton and we love Dayton and its people.

Dayton Children's is special because...

it is a great place to work- big enough to have all best and modern treatments available and small enough that every child gets personal attention from doctors and nurses.

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02/06/24

Dr. Nicholson and her staff are absolutely amazing! So amazing we travel 3 hrs to see them. Her genuine care she provides our child is something we don't experience anywhere. She has helped my child in so many way. My child is 17 years old and she won't let us make any medical decisions unless we talk to Dr. Nicholson first. It has been a blessing to work with such a caring staff. Any questions are answered promptly or we are told where to go or whom to contact. The nurses are so kind and the social worker makes us feel like family. Thank you so much for all you do! You and your staff are 4 in a million. ?

01/30/24

I love Dr. Nicholson she is a great doctor she cares about her patients and she listens to my concerns she takes her time with us at every appointment I wouldn't change anything about her she's great!!!!

01/29/24

Dayton Children's is amazing and the staff took excellent care of my daughter. My daughter also mentioned how well she was treated during her stay. Great job!! I appreciate you all so much.

01/29/24

I feel so grateful to have Dr. Nicholson in our corner!

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