An endocrinologist is a physician who specializes in diagnosing and managing hormone imbalances – diseases that affect your glands. This can include many conditions related to obesity such as diabetes, lipid disorders and thyroid disease. Dr. Geamanu believes in partnering with patients to first fully educate them about hormone imbalances and diseases caused by obesity, and then to develop individualized treatments plans that may include diet, exercise and prescribed medications when appropriate. “Obesity is our greatest health concern,” says Dr. Geamanu. “My goal is to help educate patients about how to prevent obesity through diet and exercise. Prevention is the key to success.”. Dr. Geamanu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paget's Disease of Bone. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hyperparathyroidism, Triple A Syndrome, and Hypothyroidism.

Hope Torregosa, MD is a board-certified endocrinologist with medical interest in diabetes mellitus, thyroid disease, pituitary and adrenal disease, osteoporosis and mineral disease, general endocrinology, fine-needle aspiration, and thyroid biopsy and ultrasound.Dr. Torregosa tailors her medical care to the needs of each individual patient, with a focus on empowering patients' knowledge and action on their health.Dr. Torregosa is a member of the Endocrine Society, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and American Thyroid Association. Dr. Torregosa is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paget's Disease of Bone. Her top areas of expertise are Osteitis Fibrosa, Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, and Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism.

"Dr. Guptas special interests include rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, ankylosing spondylitis, lupus, scleroderma, vasculitis and myositis. ""I believe in a strong partnership with my patients,"" says Dr. Guptas. The best outcomes are achieved when physicians and patients work closely together to derive a treatment plan that both follows the latest medical guidelines and makes sense for them individually. The partnership with my patients is critical to achieving optimal health.""". Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paget's Disease of Bone. Her top areas of expertise are Ankylosing Spondylitis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), Rheumatoid Lung Disease, and Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis.

To paraphrase the German philosopher Goethe He (or she) who does not take time for health will soon make time for sickness. My goal is to help patients stay healthy using as little medicine as possible by using appropriate screening to find diseases early when they are easier to treat, and by helping patients identify which behaviors they can change to improve their health. Dr. Efird is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paget's Disease of Bone. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Osteoporosis.

Shannon Bales is an Endocrinologist in Richland, Washington. Dr. Bales is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paget's Disease of Bone. Her top areas of expertise are Paget's Disease of Bone, Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency, Addison's Disease, and Triple A Syndrome.

Jon Gardner is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Walla Walla, Washington. Dr. Gardner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paget's Disease of Bone. His top areas of expertise are Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Long QT Syndrome, Long QT Syndrome 2, and Timothy Syndrome.

Steven Kunkel is an Endocrinologist in Richland, Washington. Dr. Kunkel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paget's Disease of Bone. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity in Children, Hyperthyroidism, and Hyperparathyroidism.

Reuben Grothaus is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in West Richland, Washington. Dr. Grothaus is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paget's Disease of Bone. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Transient Familial Hyperbilirubinemia, Congenital Hypothyroidism, and Thyroid Dysgenesis. Dr. Grothaus is currently accepting new patients.

Zinnia San Juan, MD, treats general endocrine and diabetes issues. She has special interest in thyroid and calcium disorders, and is certified in bone density interpretation and ultrasound-guided thyroid biopsies. She sees patients age 16 and older.Dr. San Juan believes most endocrine conditions can be managed through collaboration between physician and patient. As such, she invests the time necessary to develop meaningful, productive relationships with her patients and always keeps her patients' best interests in mind.Dr. San Juan is a member of the Endocrine Society, American Thyroid Association and American Diabetes Association. Dr. Juan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paget's Disease of Bone. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Thyroid Storm, Toxic Nodular Goiter, and Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism.

Jonathan Stoehr, MD, is a board-certified endocrinologist with additional special interests in complex cases of the thyroid, pituitary and adrenal glands, and all genetic disorders of the endocrine system. Dr. Stoehr understands how essential it is to get to know his patients and learn their individual needs and goals. This allows him to tailor a treatment plan that will work best for them.Dr. Stoehr holds a postdoctoral degree in the connection between obesity and diabetes. He enjoys assisting bariatric surgery patients who want someone by their side, as the years go on, to make sure they continue to do well and avoid complications. He finds it incredibly rewarding to see his patients succeed and get better.Outside of his practice, Dr. Stoehr enjoys bicycling, skiing, kayaking and parenting. Dr. Stoehr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paget's Disease of Bone. His top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Thyroid Cancer, and Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.

Lavanya Viswanathan, MD, is a board-certified endocrinologist with interests in diabetes; thyroid disease and cancer; adrenal and pituitary diseases; bone disorders including parathyroid disease, osteoporosis and hormone replacement therapy; and special interest in obesity medicine. She sees patients age 18 and older.Dr. Viswanathan is a member of the Endocrine Society, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and American Medical Association.Outside of work, she enjoys bicycling, hiking, reading and trying new recipes and cuisines. Every day, she tries to make at least one person happy. Dr. Viswanathan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paget's Disease of Bone. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hyperthyroidism, Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome, and Thyroid Storm.

Zhiyu Wang, MD, PhD, specializes in general endocrinology and metabolic disorders. Board certified in internal medicine, Dr. Wang provides care for a wide range of conditions that include diabetes, lipid disorders, osteoporosis and glandular conditions such as thyroid, pituitary and adrenal diseases. In addition to his medical degree, he completed a fellowship in endocrinology and holds a PhD in anatomy and cell biology.Dr. Wang listens to patients and thoroughly discusses conditions and treatment options. He believes in making decisions as a team. For his patients who have long-term endocrine conditions, he strives to make sure they have the most current care to help live a happy and healthy life. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paget's Disease of Bone. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Thyroid Cancer, and Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.

Kevin Bauerle is an Endocrinologist in Spokane, Washington. Dr. Bauerle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paget's Disease of Bone. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Storm, Hyperparathyroidism, Hyperthyroidism, and Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1.

Board certified in rheumatology and internal medicine, Dr. Wang is fellowship-trained and specializes in rheumatology. Dr. Wang is committed to providing comprehensive treatment and taking a holistic view of the health of each of his patients.Dr. Wang has a broad interest and experience in treating patients with health issues ranging from rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis to carpal tunnel syndrome, tendinitis and vasculitis. He also provides care for patients suffering from other chronic conditions, such as lupus and gout.Dr. Wang is experienced in procedures to alleviate pain and speed recovery, including joint/soft tissue injections and ultrasound-guided diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. He is a member of the American College of Rheumatology. Dr. Wang is fluent in English and Chinese. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paget's Disease of Bone. His top areas of expertise are Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriasis, and Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD).

Brian Bechtold, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician who provides comprehensive primary care for adults.Dr. Bechtold is a firm believer that effective care requires active participation from patients and thoughtful, attentive care from the physician. He feels he is as much a teacher as a healer. To be effective, he must listen to patients and understand that every unique problem requires a unique solution that takes into account the whole person.Dr. Bechtold is a member of the American Medical Association, Washington State Medical Association and American College of Physicians. Dr. Bechtold is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paget's Disease of Bone. His top areas of expertise are Iron Deficiency Anemia, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Hypothyroidism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

Christine Lee, MD, specializes in general endocrine, pituitary disease, thyroid disease, parathyroid disease, osteoporosis, adrenal disease and diabetes.Dr. Lee has special interest in quality improvement and medical education.Dr. Lee enjoys traveling, spending time with family, arts and crafts, finding good cuisine and restaurants. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paget's Disease of Bone. Her top areas of expertise are Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, and Diabetic Retinopathy.

Dali Chen, MD, PhD, FACE, is a board-certified endocrinologist specializing in diabetes, thyroiddiseases, pituitary diseases, adrenal diseases, osteoporosis, male hypogonadism and lipid disorders. Dr. Chen strives to provide the best endocrine care for his patients with thorough endocrine evaluation, in-depth counseling, appropriate treatment and adequate follow-up. Dr. Chen likes to discuss with his patients their options and welcomes their participation in their own care management. He is fluent in English and Chinese.Dr. Chen is a member of the American Medical Association (AMA), American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) and fellow of the American College of Endocrinology (ACE). Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paget's Disease of Bone. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Neuropathy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, and Follicular Thyroid Cancer.

Qin Ouyang, MD, PhD, is an internist with specialty training in endocrinology. She treats adults with endocrine disorders ranging from diabetes and osteoporosis to thyroid disease.Dr. Ouyang provides patients with individualized, evidence-based care. Her goal is to offer patients a clear understanding of their illness along with the maximum benefit of care with minimal side effects.Dr. Ouyang earned her doctorate (PhD) in immunology from the University of Tuebingen in Germany. She is a member of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, American College of Physicians, Endocrine Society and American Diabetes Association. Dr. Ouyang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paget's Disease of Bone. Her top areas of expertise are Hyperthyroidism, Thyroid Storm, Hypothyroidism, Thrombectomy, and Endoscopy.

My role is to test for endocrinological dysfunction within the limits of current medical understanding and treatment parameters and give practical, focused, individualized advice on how to maintain functionality in the face of endocrine dysfunction. Dr. Kwun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paget's Disease of Bone. Her top areas of expertise are Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, and Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma.

Peter Linfoot is an Endocrinologist in Walla Walla, Washington. Dr. Linfoot is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paget's Disease of Bone. His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Thyroid Storm, Graves Disease, and Obesity in Children.