Event created by MaryO
Presented by
Kevin C.J. Yuen, MD
Director, Barrow Pituitary Center
Director, Barrow Neuroendocrinology Clinic
Barrow Neurological Institute
Phoenix, Arizona
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Date: November 1, 2018
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time
Learning Objectives:
To discuss the anatomy of the pituitary gland
To discuss the physiology of pituitary hormone secretion
To discuss what can go wrong and how to treat pituitary disorders
Presenter Bio:
Kevin C.J. Yuen, MD, is a neuroendocrinologist and Medical Director of the Pituitary Program at Barrow Neurological Institute, specializing in the management of hypothalamic-pituitary disorders. He is double board-certified in Endocrinology and Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine, and General Medical Council in the UK.
Dr. Yuen’s expertise includes clinical and research interest in the management of pituitary and adrenal disorders, particularly adults with growth hormone deficiency, acromegaly, hypogonadism, Cushing’s disease and adrenal insufficiency. He also has a particular interest in neuroendocrine disorders in young adult cancer survivors and adults with traumatic brain injury. His research is devoted to new diagnostics and treatments of pituitary disorders.
Dr. Yuen received his medical degree from University of Sheffield, UK. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at University of Southampton, UK, clinical and research fellowship in Endocrinology at University of Cambridge, UK, and clinical and research instructor at Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR. Dr. Yuen is active in national and international collaborative studies, and has published extensively in numerous peer-reviewed medical journals, authored several book chapters, and is a frequent guest speaker on various topics related to pituitary disorders.
