Raynald Samoa, M.D.

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Raynald Samoa, M.D.
Endocrinologist
Clinical Expertise
  • Diabetes
  • Pediatric Endocrinology
  • Cancer Related Endocrinopathies
Research Area
  • Diabetes Prevention
  • Diabetes
  • Social Determinants of Health
  • Health Equity
  • Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Diabetes Mellitus
Academic Appointments
  • Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology & Metabolism
Clinical Teams
Thyroid Cancer
Diabetes, Endocrinology & Metabolism
Research Teams
Diabetes, Endocrinology & Metabolism

Dr. Raynald Samoa completed his adult endocrinology fellowship at the Los Angeles County-University of Southern California. He 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.
 

Location

Education & Experience

Board Certifications

  • 2008, American Board of Internal Medicine, Adult Endocrinology

  • 2003, American Board of Pediatrics

  • 2003, American Board of Internal Medicine

Degrees

  • 1999, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, M.D.

  • 1994, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA, B.A.

Fellowship

  • 2007-2008, Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, Fellowship in Pediatric Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

  • 2005-2007, University of Southern California Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, Fellowship in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

Residency

  • 2003-2004, Women & Children's Hospital Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, CA, Chief Residency in Pediatrics

  • 2000-2003, University of Southern California Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, Residency in Combined Internal Medicine and Pediatrics

Professional Experience

  • 2023 - present, Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology & Metabolism, City of Hope, Duarte, CA

  • 2008 - 2023, Assistant Professor, Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology & Metabolism, City of Hope, Duarte, CA

  • 2003 - 2008, Clinical Instructor, Pediatrics, University of Southern California Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA

Awards & Memberships

Memberships

  • American Diabetes Association

  • Endocrine Fellows Foundation

  • Endocrine Society

  • National Council of Asian Pacific Islander Physicians

  • Healing Association of Pacific Islander Doctors

Ratings & Reviews

Ratings and reviews below are gathered from the Press Ganey Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CG CAHPS) survey. CG CAHPS is a standardized survey that is used to measure a patient's experience in the physician office setting. Ratings are an average of all responses to questions about a provider's care, with five stars being the highest.
5.0
Provider listen carefully to you
5.0
Show respect for what you say
4.9
Recommend this provider office
4.9
Provider explain in way you understand
4.9
Know important info medical history
4.9
Spend enough time with you
4.9
Rate provider 0-10
04/03/25
I love COH. - Verified patient
03/10/25
Dr. Samoa is an excellent physician!!!! [...] I am very pleased and impressed with the meticulous care he provides. - Verified patient
03/10/25
Good - Verified patient
03/10/25
Good - Verified patient
03/05/25
Dr Samoa is a great guy. So relatable and friendly, and a genius in his field. Lucky to have him on my care team. - Verified patient