Betty La

Betty La, M.D.

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Betty La, M.D.

Assistant Professor

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Positions

Assistant Professor: Medicine
Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX US

Addresses

Baylor Clinic (Clinic)
: 8th Floor
Houston, TX 77030
United States

Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (Clinic)
: 2002 Holcombe
Houston, TX 77030
United States

Education

MD from University of Texas Medical Branch: Galveston, Texas (TX)

Internship at Baylor College of Medicine: Houston, Texas United States

Residency at Baylor College of Medicine: Houston, Texas United States

Clinical Fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine: Houston, Texas United States

Certifications

Texas Medical License: Texas Medical Board

Board Certified Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine

Professional Interests

Osteoporosis
Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Thyroid Disorders
Obesity
General Endocrine Disorders

Professional Statement

Dr. La was born and raised in Houston, Texas. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Houston, where she majored in Biology and graduated summa cum laude. She received her medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas and then went on to complete her Internal Medicine residency at the Baylor College of Medicine. She subsequently completed her fellowship in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at the Baylor College of Medicine, where she helped to organize and develop the educational lecture curriculum for her fellow colleagues.

Dr. La is board certified in Internal Medicine and is an active member of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists as well as the Endocrine Society. Her aim is to provide compassionate care to those with diabetes and general endocrine disorders of the thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal gland among others. She has a particular interest in osteoporosis and bone metabolism, which was the focus of her research during her fellowship training. She provides endocrine care to veterans at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical center as well. When she is not at work, she enjoys hiking, traveling and spending time with her close family and friends.