Division of Endocrinology

The UCI Diabetes Center is the only university-based academic diabetes center in Orange County. Our physicians, dietitians and certified diabetes educators work together as a team to comprehensively manage diabetic patients. We also work closely with cardiology, nephrology, neurology, hepatology and podiatry to prevent and treat diabetes complications. 

Scientists in the endocrine division and diabetes center perform cutting-edge research to study the mechanisms for impaired insulin secretion, insulin action, energy metabolism and diabetic complications. Faculty members also collaborate with other investigators across the campus to identify novel therapeutic targets for diabetes treatment. 

Our competitive ACGME-accredited fellowship training program teaches endocrinology fellows to manage all endocrine conditions at UC Irvine Medical Center, the VA Long Beach Healthcare System and Children's Hospital (CHOC). These clinical settings give our trainees valuable exposure to various patients and disease presentations. They are exposed to the latest science and research in endocrinology and receive one-on-one mentoring from leaders in the field.

We strive for excellence in the training of future endocrinologists while performing cutting-edge research and providing the highest quality clinical care. We are proud that, in recognition of the excellent outcomes of diabetes and endocrine disease management, U.S. News & World Report ranks the diabetes and endocrinology specialty at UCI School of Medicine in the top 50 nationwide in 2023.