Sarah Commisso Armstrong
Professor of PediatricsOverview
Dr. Armstrong's clinical and research interests include pediatric nutrition and the treatment of childhood and adolescent obesity, along with related health problems. As director of the Duke Children's Healthy Lifestyles Program, Dr. Armstrong oversees a cohort of over 3000 overweight children and teenagers. She is a member of the Executive Committee for the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Obesity. Dr. Armstrong's research focuses on leveraging innovative strategies to improve children's nutrition and activity, including mobile health interventions, community partnerships, and medication or surgical approaches.
Positions
Professor of Pediatrics in the School of Medicine
2021 School of Medicine
Chief, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Health in the School of Medicine
2021 School of Medicine
Professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health in the School of Medicine
2020 School of Medicine
Professor in Population Health Sciences in the School of Medicine
2020 School of Medicine
Member of the Duke Cancer Institute in the School of Medicine
2025 School of Medicine
Member in the Duke Clinical Research Institute in the School of Medicine
2017 School of Medicine
Affiliate, Duke Global Health Institute in the University Institutes and Centers
2016 University Institutes and Centers
Education
M.D. 2000
2000 University of Virginia
Pediatric Internship & Residency, Pediatrics
2003 Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Publications, Grants & Awards
Offices & Contact
Durham, NC
27704 Box 3675 Med Ctr
Durham, NC
27710