Dr. Chaim Vanek M.D.
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Rd Cr113 Portland OR, 97239About
Dr. Vanek grew up in Los Angeles and received his medical training in Portland and Baltimore, Maryland. He certainly enjoys Portland more than any other city and is very happy to work at Oregon Health ...
Education and Training
Oregon Health And Science University School of Medicine,Portland, Or, United States 1999
Oregon Health & Science University Program 1999
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Endocrinology, Hyperthyroidism, Hypothyroidism And More
- Osteoporosis
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Thyroiditis
- Graves' Disease
Professional Memberships
- Member The Endocrine Society American Society of Bone and Mineral Research National Osteoporosis Foundation
Fellowships
- Endocrinology, Oregon Health & Science University 2006
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