Runhua Hou, B.M., M.S.

Runhua Hou, B.M., M.S.

Contact Information

University of Rochester Medical Center
School of Medicine and Dentistry
601 Elmwood Ave, Box 693
Rochester, NY 14642

Appointment: (585) 275-URMC (8762)

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Professional Bio

Dr. Hou obtained her medical education in Xian Medical University, Xian, China. She received basic science training in microbiology and immunology at the University of North Dakota and Dana Farber Cancer Institute, followed by internal medicine residency training at the Hospital of Saint Raphael. After finishing residency, Dr. Hou received subspecialty training in Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes at Washington University School of Medicine in Saint Louis, MO.
Dr. Hou's clinical focus includes the diagnosis and management of endocrine tumors, including those of the pituitary, adrenal, thyroid, and parathyroid.

In addition, she is involved in the management of patients with diabetes, especially those with type I DM, gestational DM, post-pancreatomy, or steroid-induced diabetes. She is interested in clinical research in the area of new drug therapy for diabetes and basic research in pancreatic beta cell regeneration and replication.

Patient Care Bio

Dr. Hou obtained her medical education in Xian Medical University, Xian, China. She received basic science training in microbiology and immunology at the University of North Dakota and Dana Farber Cancer Institute, followed by internal medicine residency training at the Hospital of Saint Raphael. After finishing residency, Dr. Hou received subspecialty training in Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes at Washington University School of Medicine in Saint Louis, MO.
Dr. Hou's clinical focus includes the diagnosis and management of endocrine tumors, including those of the pituitary, adrenal, thyroid, and parathyroid.

In addition, she is involved in the management of patients with diabetes, especially those with type I DM, gestational DM, post-pancreatomy, or steroid-induced diabetes. She is interested in clinical research in the area of new drug therapy for diabetes and basic research in pancreatic beta cell regeneration and replication.

Current Appointments

Assistant Professor - Department of Medicine, Endocrine/Metabolism (SMD) - Primary

Specialties

Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism - American Board of Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine

Education

MA | University of North Dakota School of Medicine1999
BMed | Xian Medical University1994

Post-Doctoral Training & Residency

Fellowship in Endocrine, Diabetes and Metabolism at Barnes-Jewish Hospitals08/01/2006 - 07/31/2008
Residency in Internal Medicine at Hospital of Saint Raphael at Yale University08/01/2004 - 07/28/2006
Internship in Internal Medicine at Hospital of Saint Raphael at Yale University07/29/2003 - 07/30/2004