Dr. Catherine Kay Lum M.D.
Endocronologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Endocrinology
9155 Sw Barnes Rd Suite 931 Portland OR, 97225About
Dr. Catherine Lum is a pediatric endocrinologist practicing in Portland, OR. Dr. Lum 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.
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University of California 1993
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