Marla S. Barkoff, MD - INTEGRATIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY

Dr. Marla Barkoff is an Endocrinologist with board certification and has amassed over a decade of experience caring for patients with thyroid disease. She earned her MD from the Boston University School of Medicine and completed a Fellowship in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism at The University of Chicago. Dr. Marla specializes in providing comprehensive treatment for various aspects of thyroid health. Her approach is characterized by a unique blend of evidence-based medicine and compassionate individual care, focusing on enhancing the quality of life as a crucial aspect of thyroid regulation. As a volunteer with UNICEF, she devoted her time to studying the impact of iodine nutrition on thyroid health in Ghana, West Africa. Dr. Marla also served as an assistant professor of Clinical Medicine at the University of Illinois at Chicago. In 2016, she decided to establish Integrative Endocrinology after facing challenges in obtaining a diagnosis and comprehensive care for her own autoimmune diseases. Her vision was to create a practice where patients could receive attentive and empathetic care that addresses their concerns holistically. She considers it an honor to bring together her extensive clinical expertise and research experience to offer patients the possibility of hope and healing.