An endocrinologist in Portland, Dr. Diane Karl diagnoses, treats, and manages endocrine disorders, or those affecting the body's secretion of hormones such as thyroid problems or diabetes.
Dr. Diane Karl graduated from Cornell University Medical College in 1970.
Dr. Karl has three offices in Oregon where she specializes in Endocrinology and Internal Medicine.
Dr. Karl works with two doctors including Dr. Diana Negreanu and Dr. Gerald Youker.
Endocrinologists are trained to treat patients for a variety of hormonal diseases and disorders, such as diabetes. Dr. Karl can diagnose and create treatment plans for conditions like growth disorders, obesity, low testosterone, osteoporosis and various thyroid disorders, among others. Treatments provided by an endocrinologist may include medication management or hormone therapies.
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Karl specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. When necessary, Dr. Karl can also refer patients to specialists when medically needed. As an example, patients with severe allergies could be referred to an allergist for added diagnostic tests or treatment options.
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Karl, but only those who participate in Medicare.