EdwardCourtrightLa CavaMDFACE, CCD

Adrenal Disease, Diabetes, Osteoporosis & Bone Metabolism Medicine

Past Chief, Diabetes & Endocrinology, EvergreenHealth Specialty Group, Kirkland, WA

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University of WashingtonFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 1983 - 1985
University of WashingtonFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 1982 - 1984
University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)Fellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 1982 - 1983
University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)Residency, Internal Medicine, 1979 - 1982
Universidad Autonoma de GuadalajaraClass of 1978, High Honors
University of California, BerkeleyBA, Marine Zoology, 1974
University of California, BerkeleyBA, Zoology, 1974

WA State Medical License 1984 - 2025
American Association Clinical Endocrinology Fellow, American Association of Clinical Endocrinology

Fellow, American College of Endocrinology American Association of Clinical Endocrinology, 2015
Listed in Best Doctors Seattle Metropolitan Magazine, 2014-2015
Delegate King County Medical Society/Washington State Medical Association, 2013-2015
Sectional Chief, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Evergreenhealthcare, 2011-2015
Annual listing Top Doctors Washington State Seattle Magazine, 2013-2014
Diplomate American Board of Internal Medicinee, 1999
Annual Listing of Top Doctors in Washington State Seattle Magazine, 2013
National Advisory Board and Speakers Bureau DexCom, Inc., 2012-2013
Certified Clinical Densitometrist (CCD) International Society for Bone Densitometry, 2006
Senior Editor Diabetes Forecast Magazine, American Diabetes Association, 2000
Chief, Department of Medicine Evergreen Healthcare, 2000
Fellowship Grant American Diabetes Association, 1984
Honor of Merit, Public Health Education, Immunization Project Government of Guatemala-Civic Action Department, 1971
Physician member, Hyperbaric Rescue Team-SCUBA Los Angeles County/USC Medical Center
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Books/Book Chapters

Current Therapy in Internal Medicine-2
Chapter: Diabetic Neuropathy
Page 549 - 552Bayliss/Brian/CherniackEditors: Edward C. La Cava, MD, Jeffrey B. Halter, MD, Eugene Halar, MD, Daniel Porte Jr., MD.BC Decker, Toronto PhiladelphiaEdition 1,