Raynald Samoa, M.D.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology & Metabolism
- Endocrinologist
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Raynald Samoa, M.D.
Clinical Specialties
- Endocrinology
Areas of Expertise
- Appetite Modulation
- Diabetes
- Thyroid
- Pediatric Endocrinology
Research Focus
- Diabetes Prevention
- Diabetes
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.
- 2008 - present, Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Diabetes, Endocrinology & Metabolism, City of Hope, Duarte, CA
- 2003 - 2008, Clinical Instructor, Pediatrics, University of Southern California Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
- Diabetes
- Thyroid Cancer
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
- 2008, American Board of Internal Medicine, Adult Endocrinology
- 2003, American Board of Pediatrics
- 2003, American Board of Internal Medicine
Taking diabetes seriously: Key symptoms that can't be ignored
November 09, 2016
Ask the Experts: The dangers of diabetic foot complications
October 26, 2016
Diabetes Awareness Month: Dispel the myths and get the facts
November 01, 2015
Wellness Wednesday: Manage that muffin-top
November 27, 2013
Even 30 minutes of exercise a week can lower your diabetes risk
November 13, 2013
Meet our doctors: Endocrinologist Raynald Samoa on diabetes
October 12, 2013
Gestational diabetes: Take action to reduce disparities
April 18, 2013
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- American Diabetes Association
- Endocrine Fellows Foundation
- Endocrine Society
- National Council of Asian Pacific Islander Physicians