M.D.
Endocrinologist
2008, American Board of Internal Medicine, Adult Endocrinology
2003, American Board of Pediatrics
2003, American Board of Internal Medicine
1999, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, M.D.
1994, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA, B.A.
2007-2008, Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, Fellowship in Pediatric Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
2005-2007, University of Southern California Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, Fellowship in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
2003-2004, Women & Children's Hospital Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, CA, Chief Residency in Pediatrics
2000-2003, University of Southern California Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, Residency in Combined Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
2023 - present, Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology & Metabolism, City of Hope, Duarte, CA
2008 - 2023, Assistant Professor, Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology & Metabolism, City of Hope, Duarte, CA
2003 - 2008, Clinical Instructor, Pediatrics, University of Southern California Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
Endocrinologist Raynald Samoa, M.D., is board certified in Pediatrics, Internal Medicine and Adult Endocrinology, bringing a well-rounded and thoughtful approach to patient care at City of Hope® Cancer Center Duarte. He completed his adult endocrinology fellowship at the Los Angeles County–University of Southern California.
Dr. Samoa’s research is primarily focused on how appetite is regulated and how that impacts obesity, particularly in underserved and minority communities. He is passionate about addressing health disparities and helping patients make meaningful, lasting improvements to their health.