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Daniel So

Endocrinology

Daniel So, M.D.

Director, Endocrine Section, Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital

Arlington Heights, IL

Dr. Daniel D. So, MD, is an endocrinologist specializing in diabetes and metabolism, with extensive experience treating thyroid disorders, diabetes requiring glucose monitoring, osteoporosis and screening, lipid metabolism disorders, pituitary disorders, and neuroendocrinology. With over 30 years in practice, he serves adult patients, including those with complex endocrine conditions, at Suburban Endocrinology & Diabetes Center in Arlington Heights, Illinois, where he is a partner and offers tel

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30+

Years in Practice

Credentials

Board Certifications

  • Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism (The American Board of Internal Medicine)
  • Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (ABIM)

Education & Training

  • University of Virginia School of Medicine — M.D., 1993
  • MedStar Health/Georgetown University Hospital — Fellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 1996 - 1998
  • MedStar Health Georgetown University/Georgetown Hospital — Residency, Internal Medicine, 1993 - 1996
  • University of Pennsylvania — B.A., Biochemistry

Peer Recognition

  • AgingTop Doctor

    2020

  • Chicago MagazineTop Doctor

    2021-2022, 2024-2025 (4 years)

  • Modern Luxury ChicagoTop Doctor

    2023

Recognition & Leadership

Leadership Roles

  • Director, Endocrine Section, Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Diabetes & MetabolismThyroid DisordersNeuroendocrinology & Pituitary

Conditions & Treatments

Diabetes ManagementType 2 DiabetesDiabetes TechnologyThyroid DisordersPituitary Disorders

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ascension Alexian Brothers
  • Ascension Saint Alexius
  • Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital
  • Northwest Community Hospital
  • AMITA Health St. Alexius Medical Center Hoffman Estates

Languages

English, Korean, Spanish

Experience

30+ years in practice