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Kevin Yen, MD

He | Him | HisPediatrics • Endocrinology
Pediatric Endocrinology Walnut Creek
877-822-4453
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Kevin Yen, MD

He | Him | HisPediatrics • Endocrinology
Pediatric Endocrinology Walnut Creek
877-822-4453

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About me

Dr. Kevin Yen is a specialist in caring for children with endocrine conditions, including diabetes, growth disorders and thyroid disorders.

Yen's research focuses on more precise dosing of medications for endocrine conditions, such as type 2 diabetes and arginine vasopressin deficiency (also known as diabetes insipidus). He is also interested in improving health care equity for underserved patients with endocrine conditions.

Yen earned his medical degree at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

Yen is a member of the Pediatric Endocrine Society and American Diabetes Association.

Education & training

Board certification

  • Pediatric Endocrinology, American Board of Pediatrics
  • Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics

Fellowship

  • Pediatric Endocrinology, UCSF School of Medicine -GME

Residency

  • Pediatrics, Children's Hosp & Research Ctr Oakland

Internship

  • Pediatrics, Children's Hosp & Research Ctr Oakland

Degree

  • MD, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Academic Title

  • Health Sciences Clinical Professor

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    My research

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