Dr. Maya Koike Hunter MD
Endocronologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Endocrinology
501 N Graham St Suite 375 Portland OR, 97227About
Dr. Maya Hunter is a pediatric endocrinologist practicing in Portland, OR. Dr. Hunter 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
Univ of Ar Coll of Med, Little Rock Ar 1989
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine 1989
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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Fellowships
- OHSU, PORTLAND, OR, Pediatric Endocrinology 1992
- Oregon Health Sciences University Hospital GME Pediatric Endocrinology
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