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Fullerton.

Endocrinologist

Jeffery Bodwin with St. Jude Heritage Medical Group on Bastenchury Rd

 

Fullerton.

Endocrinologist

Dr. Matthew Mc Cauley
Kaiser Fontana Hospital, HMO
9985 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA. 92335

"Not bad! Willing to listen but you need to be sharp and prepared. Seems to really care about me. Hope that lasts!"

Los Angeles.

Endocrinologist
Pituitary
Adrenal
Ectopic
Steroid Use
Acromegaly
Addisons
Diabetes
Nelsons
Cyclic
PCOS
Prolactinoma
Rathke Cleft

Dr. Pejman Cohan
150 N. Robertson #210
Los Angeles
Phone: 310-657-3030
Fax: 310-657-9777

*** Note: Dr. Cohan is no longer with UCLA. He is in private practice, about six miles north of UCLA but many patients still do their labs at UCLA.

Los Angeles.

Endocrinologist

Dr. Christine Darwin at UCLA

 

Los Angeles.

Endocrinologist

Theodore C. Friedman, M.D., Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Medicine at UCLA School of Medicine and Charles R. Drew University of Medicine & Science. He is the Chief of the Division of Endocrinology, Molecular Medicine and Metabolism. Dr. Friedman is board certified in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism. He received his undergraduate degree from Stanford University in Chemistry and Biological Sciences and his M.D.-Ph.D. from Mount Sinai School of Medicine, with his Ph.D. from City University of New York in Pharmacology. He completed his internal medicine residency from University of Michigan and his fellowship in Endocrinology at the National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Child, Health and Human Development. He has a private practice in Los Angeles specializing in hard-to-diagnose and treat cases of adrenal, pituitary, and thyroid disorders. He is the father of three children. Dr. Friedman lives in California.

Dr. Ted Friedman, specializes in treating adult patients with adrenal, pituitary, thyroid and fatigue disorders.

Associate Professor of Medicine - UCLA
Endocrinology Division
Charles R. Drew University
1731 E. 120th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90059

Private Office:
4727 Wilshire Blvd.
Suite 100
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Tel: 310-335-0327
Fax: 323-563-9324

email: mail@goodhormonehealth.com
Please Note: Dr. Ted Friedman can not give advice without seeing the patient in person.
Web site: www.goodhormonehealth.com

He's the "Dr House" of endocrinology. He loves complicated cases and is an outstanding diagnostician.

He also has a PhD in pharmacology.


Kate (Fairley) and Dr. Ted Friedman on National Geographic TV, September 2007/


Read Dr. Friedman's First Cushing's Help and Support Guest Chat
November 11, 2003 »

Dr. Friedman's Second Guest Transcript, March 2, 2004 »


The Everything Health Guide to Thyroid Disease: Professional Advice on Getting the Right Diagnosis, Managing Your Symptoms, And Feeling Great (Everything: Health and Fitness) (Paperback)

by Theodore C., M.D., Ph.D. Friedman (Author), Winnie Yu (Author)

If you have a thyroid condition, you are not alone. An estimated 13 million Americans suffer from thyroid disease. The Everything Health Guide to Thyroid Disease, cowritten by acclaimed thyroid specialist, Theodore C. Friedman, is the authoritative handbook you need to help you live with this disease. You'll learn about:

  • How the thyroid functions and dysfunctions
  • Who is at risk for thyroid disease
  • Well-known thyroid disorders-hyper, hypo, and Grave's disease
  • Far-reaching effects (weight loss and gain, anxiety, depression)
  • Treatments and living with the disease

Complete with a glossary, additional resources, and even a section on thyroid disease in children, The Everything Health Guide to Thyroid Disease is the complete guide for everyday healthy living.

Sample chapters (PDF format)

Los Angeles.

Pediatric endo

Mitchell Geffner, M.D.
Mattel Children's Hospital at UCLA
10833 Le Conte Ave.
MDCC 22-315
Los Angeles, CA. 90095-1751
(310) 825-6496

 

Los Angeles.

Skull Base Surgeon (Craniofacial Reconstruction
Pediatric Reconstruction)

Dr. J. Timothy Katzen
Skull Base Institute
8635 W. Third St. 490 W.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Tel: 310-423-8091
Fax: 310-423-8791

 

Los Angeles.

Skull Base Surgeon Craniofacial Reconstruction,
Endonasal Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery
Pediatric Reconstruction

Dr. Hrayr Shahinian
Chief, Division of Skull Base Surgery
Cedars-Sinai Skull Base Institute
8635 W 3rd Street, Suite 1170W
Los Angeles, CA 90048

Tel: 310-691-8888
Toll Free: (800) SKULL-OP or (866) 266-9627
Fax: 310-691-8877
E-mail Address: staff@Skullbaseinstitute.com

Information verified by Karen S
September 19, 2008

Many board members have had surgery with Dr. Shahinian, or their surgeons have used his techniques.

SherryK writes:
Dr. Shahinian at Cedars Sinai in Los Angeles, performed my 3rd pituitary surgery.

I would like to state that my family and I are grateful to Dr. Shahinian. He did an excellent job in finding and surgically removing my pituitary tumor. His technique of surgery was impressive.

If anyone is having a problem with a diagnosis for Cushing's and needs surgery, I highly rcommend Dr. Shahinian. He has a terrific web site. Dr. Shahinian and his staff are very helpful and will answer any questions you may have. Dr. Shahinian's toll free number is 1-866-266-9627.

If I can help with the recommendation of Dr. Shahinian, please feel free to e-mail me at
sklingaman@msn.com

Los Angeles.

Pituitary Neurosurgery

Dr. Martin H. Weiss
USC Medical Center Department of Neurological Surgery
1200 North State Street, Suite 5046 Los Angeles, CA 90033
Phone 323-226-7421
Fax 323-226-7833

 

West Los Angeles.

Endocrinologist

Dr. Elaine Wong
West Los Angeles, VA Facilities
11301 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90073
phone; 3102683754

She's a resident doctor that's been treating me for the prolactinoma. I have been going to see her every three months for the last year and three months. She is probably good but I don't feel she has answered my questions. I would like to get a second opinio but for that I am probably going to have to go to a different hospital.

Redlands

Pediatrician

Jorge Roberto Mazlumian

245 Terracina Blvd
Redlands California
(909) 790-1843; (909) 793-2896; or (909) 335-0200

also at: 11985 4th Street
Yucaipa
909-790-1843
Fax: (909) 790-2761

Email:

JMazl@ix.Netcom.com

Practices at:

University Nacional of Buenos Aires

He is a kids doctor a pediatrician and he is my doctor. He is really excellent and he knows what he is doing and he is just excellent.


Because he is nice to me and he knows what he is doing and he is excellent.

Sacramento.

Endocrinologist

Dr. Pamela Prescott

 

San Francisco.

Pituitary Tumors, Chair of Neurological Surgery

Dr. Mitchel S. Berger
University of California, San Francisco Medical Center
505 Parnassus Avenue San Francisco, CA 94143
Phone (415) 353-7500

 

San Francisco
(UCSF).

Cushing's Specialist

Dr. Paul Fitzgerald specializes in Cushing's at UCSF.

 

San Francisco
(UCSF).

Neurosurgeon

Dr. Sandeep Kunwar.

He did Lorrie's surgery there. She says "...and I think is just great, is now the top dog doing pituitary surgeries at UCSF. He said that he does about 4 a week. That is quite a lot for this type of surgery. I like him very much. He is very straightforward, empathetic, respectful of my knowledge, and brilliant."

San Francisco
(UCSF).

Adrenal Tumors

Dr. Jeffery Norton specializes in Adrenal Tumors.

 

San Francisco
(UCSF).

Endocrinologist

Dr. J. Blake Tyrrell, Chief, Endocrinology and Metabolism, UCSF,
Specialty: Pituitary Tumors, Cushing’s Syndrome, Adrenal Disorders
Institution: Clinical Professor of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, Chief, Clinical Endocrinology, University of California, San Francisco Medical Center
Address: University of California, San Francisco,
350 Parnassus Avenue, Suite 908,
San Francisco, CA 94117
Phone: 415-664-8344
415-476-5232

 

Santa Monica.

Neurosurgeon,
Endoscopic Pituitary Neurosurgery

Daniel F. Kelly, M.D., Medical Director
Neuro-Endocrine Tumor Center at Saint John's Health Center
2200 Santa Monica Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90404

Phone: 310-582-7450
Fax: 310-582-7495
Email: kellyd@jwci.org

*** Note: Dr. Kelly is no longer at UCLA. After 14 years he has moved his pituitary program to the John Wayne Cancer Institute at St. John's Health Center.

His new program is called "Neuro-Endocrine Tumor Center" The website is www.neuro-endo.org

Sharm moved her Pituitary Patient Support Group as well. The Pituitary Patient Support started in 2001 will holds its meetings in the new location.

Yucaipa

Pediatrician

Jorge Roberto Mazlumian

11985 4th Street
Yucaipa, CA
(909) 790-1843; (909) 793-2896; or (909) 335-0200

also at:
Redlands, CA

245 Terracina Blvd
Redlands, California
909-790-1843
Fax:

(909) 790-2761

Email: JMazl@ix.Netcom.com

Practices at:

University Nacional of Buenos Aires

He is a kids doctor a pediatrician and he is my doctor. He is really excellent and he knows what he is doing and he is just excellent.


Because he is nice to me and he knows what he is doing and he is excellent.

 

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