Laurence Katznelson

Dr. Laurence Katznelson has built an exceptional career spanning clinical care, research, and medical education at Stanford University School of Medicine. After completing his MD from UCLA, internal medicine training at the University of Pennsylvania, and endocrinology fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital, he established himself as a leading authority in neuroendocrinology. At Stanford, he has served as Professor of Neurosurgery and Medicine, Associate Dean of Graduate Medical Education, and Medical Director of the Pituitary Center. His contributions to medical education include centralizing innovative curricula, establishing the Resident Safety Council, and spearheading the Stanford GME Diversity Committee. Dr. Katznelson's research focuses on pituitary disorders, particularly acromegaly and hypopituitarism, while his clinical expertise has earned him numerous accolades including the 2017 Endocrine Society Outstanding Educator Laureate Award and the 2015 H. Jack Baskin Endocrine Teaching Award. He has chaired multiple committees for the Endocrine Society and led the development of clinical guidelines for acromegaly management. In March 2024, Dr. Katznelson was appointed as Vice Dean of Medical Education at Cedars-Sinai, where he will oversee graduate medical education, continuing medical education, and allied health programs starting May 2024.