Maria Demma Cabral, MD

Before coming to California, Dr. Cabral was an assistant professor at the University of Mississippi Medical Center (2015-2018) and was an associate professor at the Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine (2018-2022). Since joining Cottage Health, Dr. Cabral has been providing a consultative service to adolescent and young adult health and wellness. She loves working in collaboration with community partners and strives to make an impact in teen health in Santa Barbara County. When not seeing teens, she likes to bake, take relaxing walks and try new restaurants. She loves to travel the world on points, too!

Education

Medical School: University of the Philippines, Manila, PH
Residency: St. Joseph's Children's Hospital, Paterson, NJ
Fellowship: Niklaus Children's Hospital (formerly known as Miami Children's Hospital), Miami, FL - Adolescent Medicine

Clinical Areas of Interest/Expertise

Teen growth and development
Adolescent gynecology
Contraception
High-risk teens
Eating disorders

Research Interests

Financial health in adolescents and young adults
Racial bias in medical student education
Pediatrics residency education