Endocrinology
Laurence Katznelson, MD
Vice Dean, Medical Education, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Laurence Katznelson, MD, is a distinguished endocrinologist specializing in pituitary disorders, neuroendocrinology, adrenal conditions, and neuroendocrine tumors. He directs clinical care for patients with pituitary adenomas including acromegaly, prolactinomas (including giant variants), hypopituitarism, benign pituitary tumors, pituitary gland cancers, and hypothalamus cancers, as well as hypophysitis increasingly linked to immunotherapy. His practice serves adults with complex, often treatmen
40+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine) (1988)
- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism (American Board of Internal Medicine) (2013)
Education & Training
- University of California, Los Angeles — M.D. (1985)
- U.C. Berkeley — B.S., Genetics (1981)
- Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania — Residency, Internal Medicine (1988)
- Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania — Internship, Internal Medicine (1986)
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Fellowship, Endocrinology and Metabolism (1992)
Peer Recognition
- Best Doctors — Best Doctors in America
2005
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2012-2026 (15 years)
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Honors
- 2017 Laureate Award for Educator of the Year, The Endocrine Society
- H. Jack Baskin, MD, Endocrine Teaching Award, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (2015)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
- Stanford Health Care
Languages
English
Experience
40+ years in practice