Our Principal Investigator

Heidi C. Shea, M.D.
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Heidi C. Shea, M.D., is a board-certified Adult and Pediatric Endocrinologist specializing in endocrine, diabetes, thyroid, and other hormonal disorders. She brings over 25 years of clinical and research experience to her practice. Dr. Shea earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Utah School of Medicine in 1995 and completed her Internal Medicine residency at the University of Wisconsin in 1998. She later served as Chief Resident in Internal Medicine at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center from 1998 to 1999.
Throughout her career, Dr. Shea has demonstrated a strong commitment to patient care, medical education, and research excellence. Her diverse background includes clinical practice in both academic and community settings, with roles at prestigious institutions such as Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), the University of Wisconsin, and Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center.
Education & Experience
Board-certified in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology, Dr. Shea trained at Loyola University and UT Southwestern. She brings more than two decades of experience in patient care, research, and medical education.

Education
Postdoctoral Training
Department of Molecular Genetics, University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center 2004 – 2005
Fellowship in Endocrinology, Internal Medicine, and Pediatrics
University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center 2000 – 2004
Residency in Departments of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
Indiana University 1996 – 2000
Chief Resident, Departments of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
Indiana University 1999 – 2000
Medical School
Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Chicago 1996
Undergraduate School University of California
Biological Sciences 1990

Board Certification
Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology
American Board of Internal Medicine
Pediatric Endocrinology & Pediatrics
American Board of Internal Medicine

Field of Experience
Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, Pediatrics

Years of Practice
25+ years


