LindaBakerLesterMD
Endocrinology • Portland, ORDiabetes, Osteoporosis & Bone Metabolism Medicine, Thyroid
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Office
3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Rd
Portland, OR 97239Phone+1 503-494-5732
Summary
- Dr. Linda Lester is an endocrinologist in Portland, OR and is affiliated with OHSU Hospital. She received her medical degree from University of Washington School of Medicine and has been in practice 29 years. She specializes in diabetes and lipid metabolism.
Education & Training
Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health)Fellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 1992 - 1995
Providence Health & Services - Oregon/St Vincent Hospital and Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1988 - 1991
University of Washington School of MedicineClass of 1988
Certifications & Licensure
OR State Medical License 1989 - 2025
WA State Medical License 2023 - 2025
NV State Medical License 2016 - 2017- American Board of Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FACP) American College of Physicians, 2007
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 237 citationsA novel lipid-anchored A-kinase Anchoring Protein facilitates cAMP-responsive membrane events.Iain D. C. Fraser, Steven J. Tavalin, Linda B. Lester, Lorene K. Langeberg, Ann M. Westphal
The EMBO Journal. 1998-04-15 - 157 citationsAnchoring of protein kinase A facilitates hormone-mediated insulin secretionLinda B. Lester, Lorene K. Langeberg, John D. Scott
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. 1997-12-23 - 102 citationsIdentification of a Familial Hyperinsulinism-causing Mutation in the Sulfonylurea Receptor 1 That Prevents Normal Trafficking and Function of KATP ChannelsGrit Taschenberger, Adam Mougey, Shu Shen, Linda B. Lester, Stephen H. LaFranchi
The Journal of Biological Chemistry. 2002-05-10
Grant Support
- Can And PKA Association In Beta Cells By Akap155National Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1999
- Regulation Of Insulin Secretion By Targeting PKA And CanNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1996–1999
- Regulation Of Insulin SecretionNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1995
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
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