Dr. Kara Jeanne Connelly M.D.
Endocronologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Endocrinology
3181 SW SAM JACKSON PARK RD PORTLAND OR, 97239About
Dr. Kara Connelly is a pediatric endocrinologist practicing in PORTLAND, OR. Dr. Connelly specializes in growth, puberty, diabetes or other disorders related to hormones that produce certain conditions in children and growing young adults. Pediatric endocrinologists possess copious knowledge on hormone chemicals and how they can affect other parts of the body and their functions.
Education and Training
The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio 2007
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Obesity
- Birth Defects
- Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
- Hyperthyroidism
- Thyroiditis
- Graves' Disease
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