Overview
Joan Lo is a primary care provider, practicing in Endocrinologist in Oakland, California. Dr. Lo is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Obesity in Children, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 154 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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1950 Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94612
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Joan Lo
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joan Lo?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Joan Lo by calling their office at 510-987-1000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Joan Lo a top-rated expert for Obesity?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joan Lo is classified as an Distinguished expert for Obesity, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Joan Lo specialize in?
While Dr. Joan Lo is a Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Obesity, Osteoporosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Endocrinology.
Does Dr. Joan Lo participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Joan Lo has published 154 articles and abstracts on conditions like Obesity. You can view a list of Dr. Joan Lo's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- ObesityDr. Lo isDistinguished. Learn about Obesity.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Lo isDistinguished. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- OsteoporosisDr. Lo isDistinguished. Learn about Osteoporosis.
- Postmenopausal OsteoporosisDr. Lo isDistinguished. Learn about Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.
- Advanced
- Gestational DiabetesDr. Lo isAdvanced. Learn about Gestational Diabetes.
- HypertensionDr. Lo isAdvanced. Learn about Hypertension.
- MenopauseDr. Lo isAdvanced. Learn about Menopause.
- Polycystic Ovary SyndromeDr. Lo isAdvanced. Learn about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
- Experienced
- AcneDr. Lo isExperienced. Learn about Acne.
- Acute Coronary SyndromeDr. Lo isExperienced. Learn about Acute Coronary Syndrome.
- AsthmaDr. Lo isExperienced. Learn about Asthma.
- Breast CancerDr. Lo isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Lo isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- Cushing's syndromeDr. Lo isExperienced. Learn about Cushing's syndrome.
