Expertise in
2
conditions

Dr. Kara Connelly

Pediatric Endocrinology
OHSU Hospital
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, 
Portland, OR 

Expertise in
2
conditions
OHSU Hospital
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, 
Portland, OR 
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Kara Connelly is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Connelly is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Neonatal Hypothyroidism, Congenital Hypothyroidism, Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH), and Intersex.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 14 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Pediatric Endocrinology
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Locations

OHSU Hospital
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, Portland, OR 97239
Call: 503-418-5710

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Connelly has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency

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.


1 Clinical Trials

Investigating the Efficacy of Subcutaneous Testosterone Compared to Intramuscular Testosterone in Gender Affirming Care of Transgender Male Adolescents
Investigating the Efficacy of Subcutaneous Testosterone Compared to Intramuscular Testosterone in Gender Affirming Care of Transgender Male Adolescents
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: April 03, 2024
Intervention Type: Other, Drug, Behavioral
Study Phase: Early Phase 1

14 Total Publications

A More Nuanced Story: Pediatric Gender-Affirming Healthcare is Associated With Satisfaction and Confidence.
A More Nuanced Story: Pediatric Gender-Affirming Healthcare is Associated With Satisfaction and Confidence.
Journal: The Journal of adolescent health : official publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine
Published: February 15, 2024
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Areas of Expertise

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    • Neonatal Hypothyroidism
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    • Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)
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      Experienced
      . Learn about Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH).
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    • Diabetes Insipidus (DI)
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      Experienced
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    • Intersex
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    • Neurohypophyseal Diabetes Insipidus
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    • Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
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