Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes Division
Our Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes physicians provide comprehensive services to patients with hormonal disorders such as diabetes. Treatment includes clinical care, education, nutrition and weight management. Patient care focuses on preventing complications associated with diabetes.
Diabetes and Endocrinology Faculty
Laura LaFave, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Minnesota Medical School
Site Lead, Endocrinology Fellowship, University of Minnesota Medical School
Inpatient Diabetes Director, Hennepin Healthcare
Dr. LaFave trained in Internal Medicine at Hennepin Healthcare and in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism at the University of Minnesota. She sees patients for diabetes as well as thyroid, adrenal, and pituitary disorders. She has expertise in diabetes technology including insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors. Dr. LaFave is passionate about teaching and community engagement.
Education and training
- Endocrinology and Metabolism Fellowship, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN
- Internal Medicine Residency, Hennepin Healthcare, Minneapolis, MN
- MD, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN
- School for International Training, Madagascar
- BA, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
Allison Estrada, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Minnesota Medical School
Dr. Estrada cares for patients with all types of endocrine issues, including thyroid disease, adrenal and pituitary disorders, hyperlipidemia, obesity, osteoporosis, diabetes, and insulin pumps.
Education and training
- Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Metabolism Fellowship, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN
- Internal Medicine Residency, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
- MD, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN
- MD Opportunities, Global Health Clinical Time, Guatemala, Argentina, and Peru
- BS, Arizona State University, Barrett Honors College, Tempe, AZ
Sarah Kempainen, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Minnesota Medical School
Dr. Kempainen graduated from the University of Minnesota Medical School. She completed her residency training in Internal Medicine at Hennepin County Medical Center where she also served as Chief Resident.
Dr. Kempainen has a special interest in diabetes care and prevention.
Education and training
- Chief Resident, Internal Medicine Residency, Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN
- Internal Medicine Residency, Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN
- MD, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN
- BA, Macalester College, Saint Paul, MN
Ayesha Mehfooz, MBBS
Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Minnesota Medical School
Education and training
- Endocrinology and Metabolism Fellowship, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN
- Internal Medicine Residency, University of South Dakota, Sanford School of Medicine, Sioux Falls, SD
- MBBS, Army Medical College, Pakistan
- Army Public College, Pakistan
Dr. Kearns is board-certified in Endocrinology. She has extensive experience in quality and process improvement.
Education and Training
- Clinical and Research Fellowship in Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard University, Boston, MA
- Residency and Internship, University of Chicago Hospitals, Chicago, IL
- PhD, Developmental Biology, the University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
- MD, University Of Chicago Pritzker School Of Medicine, Chicago, IL
- BS, Brown University, Providence, RI