Endocrinology
Samuel Refetoff, MD
Frederick H. Rawson Professor Emeritus of Medicine, Director, Endocrinology Laboratory
Samuel Refetoff, MD, is a distinguished endocrinologist specializing in adult and pediatric endocrinology, with a primary focus on congenital and inherited thyroid diseases. He directs the Endocrinology Laboratory at the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he manages one of the world's largest referral centers for genetic thyroid disorders. Dr. Refetoff has identified several genetic defects affecting thyroid hormone regulation, synthesis, transport, and action, most notably Resistance t
60+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Education & Training
- McGill University School of Medicine — M.D. (1963)
- Good Samaritan Hospital; Lahey Clinic Foundation — Residency
- Notre Dame University Hospital — Internship
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- UChicago Medicine - University of Chicago Medical Center
Languages
Bulgarian, English, French, Italian, Spanish
Experience
60+ years in practice