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Susan Pena Almazan

Susan Pena Almazan, MD

DiabetesEndocrinology

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Infant 0-2
  • Child 2-12
  • Adolescent 12-21

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

About Susan Pena Almazan

Professional Statement

Dr. Almazan is a pediatric endocrinologist at Dayton Children’s and a clinical assistant professor of pediatrics at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine. She came to Dayton Children's after completing her fellowship at Children's Hospital of Buffalo/State University of Buffalo in Buffalo, New York. She came to Dayton Children's to support our mission of serving children and their families. Dr. Almazan enjoys helping kids reach their highest potential. 

organizations:
American Academy of Pediatrics
Pediatric Endocrine Society

publications and presentations:
Pena-Almazan S. Successful transition to sulfonylurea in neonatal diabetes, developmental delay, and seizures (DEND syndrome) due to R50P KCNJ11 mutation. Diabetes Res Clin Pract (2015), http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.diabres.2014.12.010.
Pena-Almazan S, Buchlis J, Miller S, Shine B and MacGillivray M: Linear Growth Characteristics of Untreated Congenitally GH-Deficient Infants from Birth to One Year of Age. The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism 86(12):5691-5694.

Locations

  1. Ohio Pediatric Care Alliance - Springfield

    Expertise

    Education

    • Fellowship: University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Pediatric Endocrinology, 2001
    • Residency: Children's Hospital of Michigan, Pediatrics, 1994
    • Medical School: University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center, Doctor of Medicine (MD), 1988

    Board Certifications

    • Pediatric Endocrinology: American Board of Pediatrics, 2005
    • Pediatrics: American Board of Pediatrics, 1994

    Insurance

    Please check with physicians' offices and health insurance company to be sure your particular insurance plan is accepted and the services your child receives will be covered.
    Search plans
    • Aetna
    • Amerihealth Caritas
    • AmeriHealth Caritas - PFK
    • Anthem Blue Cross
    • Anthem Medicaid
    • Buckeye Health Plan
    • BWC
    • CareSource
    • CareSource - PFK
    • Cigna
    • CMH (BCMH)
    • Humana
    • Humana Healthy Horizons
    • Humana Healthy Horizons - PFK
    • Medicaid Indiana
    • Medicaid Ohio
    • Medicaid TennCare
    • Medical Mutual of Ohio
    • Medicare Ohio
    • Molina Healthcare of Ohio
    • ODM - PFK
    • Ohio Health Choice
    • Paramount Healthcare
    • Premier Health Plan
    • TRICARE for Life
    • TRICARE Prime
    • United Healthcare
    • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan

    Ratings & Reviews

    4.7 out of 5

    45 ratings, 11 reviews

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      1 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/29/2025

      Listen to the concerns of your patient and their parents. Don't just dismiss side effects and issues.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/30/2025

      The doctor was very knowledgeable and thorough.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/2/2025

      Dr.Almazan was wonderful. She made my 8 year old daughter very comfortable and explained everything we needed to know in detail and in a way that was easy to understand.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/26/2025

      Took us right in when we arrived,very helpful on directions of changes made,with another dr.made my child feel at ease

      3 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/21/2025

      I would like the providers to quit trying to suggest or rather push a caseworker on us every visit and also dietary. Every three months we visit her and every three months we're asked would we like to speak to a social worker or a dietician and we respond no and yet you continue to send them in our room and even when we tell them that were not interested, they refused to listen and continue to ask those questions.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/10/2025

      Great

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/2/2025

      Dr. Almazan is welcoming and shows compassion with my child and my child’s health condition. She is knowledgeable and gives great advice and tips for us.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/1/2025

      Yes, Dr. Almazan is very courteous, very respectful, very engaged in the questions she's asking and she pays attention and is willing to explain the condition very well. We enjoy that time with her and recommend her highly.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/19/2025

      Dr. Almazan is a wonderful, caring physician that spends a lot of time with her patients, and I would highly recommend her.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/13/2025

      The staff is always welcoming and supportive. They always put my son at ease and he never dreads coming to his appointment. The nurses and Dr. Almazan are thorough in asking questions and explaining things during his exam. Outside of appointments, they are very helpful as well. At the beginning of the year, our insurance changed, and Dr. Almazan’s office worked all the paperwork with insurance to get approval since insurance did not cover it. Then insurance abruptly stopped covering it in March after prior approval, but Dr. Almazan’s office worked with insurance to get another medication covered. Dr. Almazan and her staff are wonderful!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/30/2025

      We had a great experience. The provider provided great explanations of what to expect and what's going on with our child. I definitely want to say thank you and if we ever have any questions, we know how to get a hold of you. Thank you.