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Laurence Katznelson, MD, Endocrinology, Palo Alto, CA, Stanford Health Care

LaurenceKatznelsonMD

Endocrinology • Palo Alto, CA

Diabetes, Lipid Metabolism, Pituitary Disorders & Neuroendocrinology

Professor, Neurosurgery and Medicine (Endocrinology), Stanford University Medical School Associate Dean, Graduate Medical Education, Stanford Medical Director, Pituitary Center, Stanford

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Summary

  • Dr. Laurence Katznelson is an endocrinologist in Palo Alto, CA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Stanford Health Care, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford, and VA Palo Alto Health Care System. He received his medical degree from David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and has been in practice 32 years. He specializes in diabetes, lipid metabolism, and pituitary disorders & neuroendocrinology and is experienced in pituitary adenoma, acromegaly, pituitary masses, neuroendocrinology, and human growth hormone.

Education & Training

  • Massachusetts General Hospital
    Massachusetts General HospitalFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 1992
  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Internal Medicine, 1985 - 1988
  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemInternship, Internal Medicine, 1985 - 1986
  • David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
    David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLAClass of 1985

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2004 - 2025
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 1989 - 2005
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1986 - 1990
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2011-2014
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2011-2013

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Lectures

  • Optimizing Hormone Treatment in the Hypopituitary Patient 
    ENDO 2019 - New Orleans, LA - 3/25/2019
  • Optimizing Hormone Treatment in the Hypopituitary Patient (Repeat) 
    ENDO 2019 - New Orleans, LA - 3/25/2019
  • 2019 Latin American Leadership Academy 
    ENDO 2019 - New Orleans, LA - 3/22/2019
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Authored Content

  • Adrenal Axis Insufficiency Following Endoscopic Transsphenoidal Resection of Pituitary AdenomasFebruary 2018

Press Mentions

  • From the Community | Motivations for Unionization Among Stanford Resident and Fellow Physicians
    From the Community | Motivations for Unionization Among Stanford Resident and Fellow PhysiciansApril 27th, 2023
  • Glucocorticoid Use in Patients with Adrenal Insufficiency Following Administration of the COVID-19 Vaccine: A Pituitary Society Statement
    Glucocorticoid Use in Patients with Adrenal Insufficiency Following Administration of the COVID-19 Vaccine: A Pituitary Society StatementFebruary 10th, 2021
  • Management of Cushing Disease After Transsphenoidal Surgery
    Management of Cushing Disease After Transsphenoidal SurgeryNovember 27th, 2019
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Grant Support

  • Clinical Trial: SOM230 IM LAR Injection In Patients With Acromegaly And CarcinNational Center For Research Resources2008
  • Clinical Trial: Pasireotide In Patients With Persistent Or Recurrent Cushing'S DNational Center For Research Resources2008
  • Consequences Of Hypopituitarism Following Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)National Center For Research Resources2006–2008
  • GHRH &Testosterone Therapy On Body CompositionNational Institute On Aging2002
  • Benefits Of Testosterone On Strength In Elderly MenNational Center For Research Resources2000–2002
  • Somatostatin Analogue Lanreotide Treatment Of New PTS W/ AcromegalyNational Center For Research Resources1999–2002
  • Somatostatin Analogue Lanreotide Ipstyl In PTS W/ AcromegalyNational Center For Research Resources1999–2002
  • Raloxifene Hydrochloride &Bone Turnover Hormone Level In Prostate SizeNational Center For Research Resources1999–2002
  • Benefits Of Testosterone On Strength In Elderly MenNational Institute On Aging1998–2002
  • Somatostatin Analogue Lanreotide (Ipstyl)--Treatment Of AcromegalyNational Center For Research Resources1999–2001
  • Somatostatin Analogue Lanreotide Ipstyl For Treatment Of PTS W/ AcromegalyNational Center For Research Resources1999–2000
  • Somatostatin Analogue-Lanreotide Ipstyl For AgromegalyNational Center For Research Resources1999
  • Safety &Efficacy Of Somatostatin Analogue-Lanreotide Ipstyl In AcromegalyNational Center For Research Resources1999
  • Raloxifene Hydrochloride And Bone Turnover Hormone Level In Normal MenNational Center For Research Resources1999
  • Phase II/III Somatostatin Analogue And Lanreotide In New Patients With AcromegalyNational Center For Research Resources1999
  • Regulation Of Gnrh--Gnrh Analogue Admin To Normal Postmenopausal WomenNational Center For Research Resources1997
  • Pharmacokinetic Evaluation Of Testoderm-Ii With Saranex BackingNational Center For Research Resources1997
  • Comparison Of The Wearing Acceptability Of Two Testosterone Transdermal SystemsNational Center For Research Resources1997
  • Regulation Of Gnrh--Gnrh Analog Admininstration To Postmenopausal WomenNational Center For Research Resources1996
  • Regulation Of Human Pituitary Adenomas By GNRHNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1992–1993

Committees

  • Chair, Graduate Medical Education Committee, Stanford Hospital and Clinics 2014 - Present
  • Chair, Pituitary Research Committee, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists 2013 - Present

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

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