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City of Hope - Main Campus (Duarte)1500 Duarte Road, Duarte, CA 91010 map
An endocrinologist in Duarte, Dr. Raynald Samoa diagnoses, treats, and manages endocrine disorders, or those affecting the body's secretion of hormones such as thyroid problems or diabetes.
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City of Hope - Main Campus (Duarte)
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Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Raynald A. Samoa is accepting new patients at this office.
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1500 Duarte Road, Duarte, CA 91010
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Insurance Accepted
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Bio
Raynald Samoa, M.D. is board certified in Pediatrics, Internal Medicine and Adult Endocrinology. His primary major area of research includes appetite modulation and its affect on obesity in minority communities.
Specialties
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Endocrinology
Endocrinologists are trained to treat patients for a variety of hormonal diseases and disorders, such as diabetes. Dr. Samoa 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.
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Diabetology
Specializing in the treatment of diabetes, Dr. Samoa cares for patients suffering from all types and stages of the disease such as types I and II, or gestational diabetes. Diabetologists work closely with diabetic patients to formulate a personalized, comprehensive plan that includes a diabetes-friendly diet and exercise regimen, in addition to any prescription medications or treatment procedures that are deemed necessary.
Special Interests
- Cancer Control and Population Sciences
- Diabetes
- Endocrinology
- Metabolism
- Pediatrics
Education & Training
Medical School
Residency
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Women & Children's Hospital Los Angeles County • Los Angeles, CA
Residency in Internal Medicine • 2003 - 2004
Fellowships
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University of Southern California Medical Center • Los Angeles, California
Fellowship in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism • 2005 - 2007 -
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles • Los Angeles, California
Fellowship in Pediatric Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism • 2007 - 2008
Languages Spoken
- English
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