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Dr. Runhua Hou, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism* Age 54
Dr. Runhua Hou, MD
3.2 (9 Ratings)

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Dr. Runhua Hou, MD is a Diabetes & Metabolism Endocrinologist in Waltham, MA.
Dr. Runhua Hou, MD
3.2 (9 Ratings)
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Dr. Runhua Hou, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism* Age 54
Waltham, MA
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Runhua Hou, MD is a Diabetes & Metabolism Endocrinologist in Waltham, MA.

About

Dr. Hou graduated from COLUMBIA MERCY MEDICAL CENTER / SCHOOL OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY. Dr. Runhua Hou, MD is a Diabetes & Metabolism Endocrinologist in Waltham, MA and has 30 years experience. Dr. Hou currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Dr. Hou has experience treating conditions like Secondary Hyperparathyroidism, Primary Hyperparathyroidism and Vitamin D Deficiency among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Hou received an average rating of 3.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. Dr. Hou's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Hou also speaks Mandarin. Dr. Hou is board certified in Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Friendly Staff

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Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
Primary Hyperparathyroidism
Vitamin D Deficiency
Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
Primary Hyperparathyroidism
Vitamin D Deficiency
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Vitamin_Deficiency
Osteoporosis
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Adrenal Gland Diseases
Adrenal Incidentaloma
Adrenal Insufficiency
Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
Autoimmune Thyroiditis
Benign Pituitary Gland Tumor
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Dyslipidemia
Goiter
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Graves' Disease
Hashimoto's Disease
Hypercalcemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hyperprolactinemia
Hyperthyroidism
Hypogonadism
Hypoparathyroidism
Hypothalamus Cancer
Hypothyroidism
Lipid Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Obesity
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Osteopenia
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Pheochromocytoma
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Testicular Dysfunction
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Cyst
Thyroid Nodule
Thyroiditis
Thyrotoxicosis
Thyroid Hormone Replacement
Abnormal Thyroid
Chronic Thyroiditis
Congenital Hypothyroidism
Cushing's Syndrome
Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Drug Induced Adrenocortical Insufficiency
Female Infertility
Growth Hormone Deficiency
Gynecomastia
Hemochromatosis
Hyperkalemia
Hypoglycemia
Hypokalemia
Hypopituitarism
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Iodine Deficiency
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Lipedema
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Lipoprotein Disorders
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Male Infertility
Menstrual Disorders
Morbid Obesity
Osteomalacia
Overweight
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Perimenopause
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Pregestational Diabetes Mellitus
Primary Adrenocortical Insufficiency
Proteinuria
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Secondary Hypertension
Subacute Thyroiditis
Symptomatic Menopause
Thyroid Atrophy
Thyroid Goiter
Thyrotoxicosis Factitia
Vitamin B Complex Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Anemia
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Cholesterol Screening
Continuous Glucose Monitoring
Dexamethasone Suppression Test
Diabetes Counseling
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dynamic Endocrine Function Test
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Thyroid Nodule Evaluation
Thyroid Scan
Thyroid Screening
Ultrasound, Thyroid
VAP Lipid Testing
Water Deprivation Test

Insurance Accepted

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  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
    Harvard Pilgrim Health Care HMO
    Maines Choice - Standard HMO
    Maines Choice - Preferred HMO
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
  • Tufts PPO
  • Complete PPO Plus
    Complete HMO
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts PPO
  • Flex Connecticut EPO
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    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
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  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Medica Choice
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    52 Second Ave Ste 3100, Waltham, MA 02451
  2. 2 Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
    330 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215
  3. 3 Massachusetts General Hospital
    55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114
  4. 4 Joslin Clinic Inc.
    1 Joslin Pl, Boston, MA 02215
  5. 5 Office
    15 Parkman St Ste 730, Boston, MA 02114

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3.2
Based on 9 Reviews
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2 Stars (0)
1 Star (4)

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Mar 10, 2024
She is a very excellent doc. She has patience and is a very nice person! I know her for more than 10 years. She is very profrofessional.
— Mar 10, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Mandarin
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • COLUMBIA MERCY MEDICAL CENTER / SCHOOL OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY
    1994
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Board Certifications

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  • Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Runhua Hou, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Hou's profile.

Dr. Hou frequently treats the following conditions: Secondary Hyperparathyroidism, Primary Hyperparathyroidism and Vitamin D Deficiency. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Runhua Hou, MD is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Runhua Hou, MD holds board certification in Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, Boston, MA

  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    330 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA