His laboratory work focuses on identifying genetic errors that cause defects in thyroid hormone regulation, synthesis, transport and action. Dr. Refetoff has described several genetic diseases of the thyroid, including resistance to thyroid hormone (Refetoff’s syndrome). He has one of the largest referral centers for genetic thyroid disease in the world.
His research work is supported by a MERIT award from the National Institutes of Health, which has resulted in more than 480 publications. He serves on the editorial board of five endocrinology journals.
Specialties
Areas of Expertise
Memberships & Medical Societies
- American Society for Clinical Investigation
- Royal College of Physicians of Ireland
- Pediatric Endocrine Society
- European Thyroid Association
- Canadian Medical Association
- Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and Arts
- Belgian Royal Academy of Medicine
- Association of American Physicians
- American Thyroid Association
- American Society of Human Genetics
- Endocrine Society
Practicing Since
- 1963
Languages Spoken
- English
- Bulgarian
- Italian
- French
- Spanish
Medical Education
- McGill University Faculty of Medicine
Internship
- Notre-Dame Hospital
Residency
- Good Samaritan Hospital; Lahey Hospital and Medical Center
Fellowship
- Peter Bent Brigham Hospital
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- Medicare
- Multiplan PPO
- PHCS PPO
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- United Options (PPO)
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- University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP)
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