Dr. Amer Budayr, MD
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
20700 Lake Chabot Rd # 107 Castro Valley CA, 94546About
Dr. Amer Budayr practices Endocrinology in the East Bay and in Marin County, CA. As an internist with specialty training and board certification in endocrinology, he works as a consultant helping individuals with known or suspected endocrine imbalance. He has developed a patient-focused approach, with a broad view of the impact of hormones on health and well being. He believes in helping patients understand the relationship of hormones to all aspects of health. Drawing on knowledge and experience gained over 30 years of clinical practice, he explores safe, effective and evidence-based options that are available, partnering with patients in order to decide which modality is best for them. By coordinating care with primary care physicians, he is able to provide a team based comprehensive approach to optimize functioning and well being. His area of expertise includes managing conditions affecting the thyroid, diseases of calcium, vitamin D and parathyroid hormone, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis, obesity and type 2 diabetes.
Education and Training
American University of Beirut M.D. 1982
Board Certification
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (Internal Medicine)
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Endocrinology and Metabolism
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAreas of expertise and specialization
Professional Memberships
- Endocrine Society
- The American Society for Bone and Mineral Research
- American College of Physicians, California Chapter
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- The SunJams Foundation
Internships
- University Hospitals of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University, 1982-1985
Fellowships
- University of California San Francisco, Diabetes- Endocrinology- Metabolism Program, 1985-1989
Professional Society Memberships
- The Endocrine Society, The American Society for Bone and Mineral Research
Articles and Publications
- https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Amer-Budayr
Hobbies / Sports
- Cooking and hiking, live music events.https://www.latimes.com/food/story/2023-06-28/the-secret-to-the-most-delicious-apricot-jam-syrian-lebanese
Areas of research
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Amer-Budayr
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