Overview
I am an endocrinologist with a special interest in reproductive health and thyroid disorders, including thyroid cancer. I’m ECNU certified in thyroid ultrasound and biopsies, which allows me to provide specialized care in diagnosing and managing thyroid conditions.
I pride myself on being an attentive listener and making sure my patients feel heard and supported. Building trusting, long-term relationships with my patients is essential to me, and I believe that a collaborative approach to care is the key to the best outcomes.
My passion for preventive care led me to pursue a Master’s in Public Health, where I gained a deeper understanding of how to address health from a proactive, whole-person perspective. I love that endocrinology combines the management of chronic conditions with the diagnostic challenges of hormone imbalances—especially since hormones influence so much of the body’s function.
Outside of medicine, I enjoy spending time with my husband, two children, and our dog. I also enjoy staying active, whether it’s through cycling, yoga, pilates, or dancing. These activities help me maintain balance in my own life and keep me energized in both my personal and professional worlds.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Recent Publications
A review of menopause in transgender and gender diverse individuals.
Journal Article Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol · April 1, 2025 PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the specific challenges, health considerations, and healthcare needs of transgender and gender diverse (TGD) people navigating menopause, highlighting the intersection of gender ide ... Full text Link to item CitePilot Survey Assessing Lactation and Breastfeeding Experiences, Attitudes, and Knowledge Among Transfeminine Individuals.
Journal Article Breastfeed Med · December 17, 2024 Background: Transfeminine individuals are capable of developing breast tissue that is indistinguishable from cis-females, allowing them to breastfeed effectively. Breastfeeding affords known health benefits for both members of a lactating individual-infant ... Full text Link to item CiteRevisiting Injectable Estrogen Dosing Recommendations for Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy.
Journal Article Transgend Health · December 2024 Injectable estrogens are options for gender-affirming hormone therapy per guidelines, which suggest intramuscular dosages of 5-30 mg every 2 weeks or 2-10 mg weekly with estradiol cypionate or valerate interchangeably. Data among transgender and gender-div ... Full text Link to item CiteRecent Grants
Endocrinology and Metabolism Training Program
Inst. Training Prgm or CMEMentor · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2024 - 2029Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: The Role of Androgens on Visceral Fat, Lipid Metabolites, and Liver Injury in Young Women
ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by University of California - San Francisco · 2023 - 2028DREAM-ENGAGE- Duke Research for Equitable Access to Medicine- Stakeholder Engagement Project
Public ServiceCo-Principal Investigator · Awarded by Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute · 2023 - 2025View All Grants