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 Duke Appointments & Affiliations
Recent Scholarly Works
Venous Thromboembolism in Transgender and Gender Diverse Individuals on Estrogen-Based Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy.
Journal article J Clin Med · May 28, 2026 Background: The use of estrogen-based gender-affirming hormone therapy (E-GAHT) has been associated with an increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE), but much of the evidence originates from data on cisgender women and from cohorts of transgender and ... Full text Link to item CiteInjectable Estradiol Monotherapy Effectively Suppresses Testosterone in Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy.
Journal article Endocr Pract · November 2025 OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the association between injectable estradiol and serum total testosterone (TT) concentrations and determine additional associations between covariates (age, intramuscular vs subcutaneous administration, ester [cypionate vs valerate], ... Full text Link to item CiteS2394 Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease and Hormone Therapy for Gender-Affirming Care
Conference American Journal of Gastroenterology · October 2025 Full text CiteRecent Grants
Endocrinology and Metabolism Training Program
Inst. Training Prgm or CMEMentor · Awarded by National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases · 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 - 2026View All Grants