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Dr. Tracey Lynn McLaughlin, MD

Specializes in: Adult Endocrinology
University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine (1994)
Professional interests include: hypertension (high blood pressure), polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), diabetes, and more.
300 Pasteur Drive Floor 2 A23
Stanford, CA 94305

Dr. Tracey Lynn McLaughlin, MD is an endocrinologist in Palo Alto, CA specializing in adult endocrinology. She graduated from University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine in 1994 and has 32 years of experience. Dr. Tracey Lynn McLaughlin, MD is affiliated with Stanford Health Care.

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Office Locations

Stanford Health Care

211 Quarry Road
Palo Alto, CA 94304
(650) 498-9000
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300 Pasteur Drive
Palo Alto, CA 94305
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Stanford Health Care

300 Pasteur Drive Floor 2 A23
Stanford, CA 94305
(650) 721-1300
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Some issues Dr. Tracey Lynn McLaughlin, MD can help you with:

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a common endocrine disorder that causes symptoms such as acne, facial hair, and weight gain. It is often diagnosed when patients experience problems getting pregnant, because PCOS can interfere with ovulation. There is no cure for PCOS, but there are effective treatments that can lessen the severity of the symptoms.

Despite the name, not everyone with polycystic ovarian syndrome develops cysts on their ovaries. It is also possible to have ovarian cysts without having PCOS. The symptoms of polycystic ovarian syndrome are actually related to insulin resistance, a condition where the insulin made by the body is not effectively recognized by the cells. This causes the pancreas to release higher levels of insulin in order to keep blood sugar levels stable, and the excess insulin interferes with hormone production in the pituitary and ovaries, causing the PCOS symptoms.

The symptoms of PCOS include:

  • Weight gain
  • Acne
  • Facial or body hair
  • Thinning head hair
  • Missing or irregular periods
  • Infertility

PCOS is a syndrome, which means that if patients have PCOS, they might not have each and every symptom. Even a few of them might be enough to have physicians check for polycystic ovarian syndrome. A doctor might perform an exam and order blood tests to measure hormone levels.

Treatment for PCOS may include:

  • Insulin sensitizers, which help the body use insulin more effectively, lowering hormone levels. The most commonly used insulin sensitizer is metformin.
  • Weight loss. Being overweight does not cause PCOS, and PCOS can make losing weight difficult. Still, weight loss can improve symptoms for many women.
  • Birth control pills to regulate menstruation and sometimes reduce symptoms such as acne.
  • Fertility medications, especially medications to stimulate ovulation such as clomiphene.
  • Anti-androgen medications, which work to treat symptoms such as acne and facial hair.
  • Low-carb diets, which work similarly to insulin sensitizers to lower hormone levels and help reduce weight.
  • Ovarian drilling or resectioning, surgical procedures sometimes performed if infertility is a persistent problem. These procedures open up the wall of the ovary to temporarily make ovulation more likely.

Polycystic ovarian syndrome is one of the most common endocrine disorders affecting women. Left untreated, it can increase the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers. Fortunately there are many good treatment options available.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tracey Lynn McLaughlin, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tracey Lynn McLaughlin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 197
hospital care 259
inpatient care 259

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tracey Lynn McLaughlin, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tracey Lynn McLaughlin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 172
hospital care 67
inpatient care 67

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tracey Lynn McLaughlin, MD.

Gender
Male 40
Female 37
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 45
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 20
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 28
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tracey Lynn McLaughlin, MD in 2013

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 43
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 48
Asthma 17
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 75
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tracey Lynn McLaughlin, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tracey Lynn McLaughlin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 180
hospital care 205
inpatient care 205

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tracey Lynn McLaughlin, MD.

Gender
Male 53
Female 45
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 59
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 21
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 43
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tracey Lynn McLaughlin, MD in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 46
Depression 37
Chronic Kidney Disease 57
Asthma 20
Osteoperosis 21
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 75
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tracey Lynn McLaughlin, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tracey Lynn McLaughlin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 161
hospital care 129
inpatient care 129

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tracey Lynn McLaughlin, MD.

Gender
Male 94
Female 78
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 98
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 44
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 72
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tracey Lynn McLaughlin, MD in 2015

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 43
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 64
Asthma 17
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 75
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tracey Lynn McLaughlin, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tracey Lynn McLaughlin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 172
hospital care 96
inpatient care 96

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tracey Lynn McLaughlin, MD.

Gender
Male 39
Female 47
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 48
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 20
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 35
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tracey Lynn McLaughlin, MD in 2016

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 52
Depression 37
Chronic Kidney Disease 72
Asthma 21
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 75
Dementia 14
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tracey Lynn McLaughlin, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tracey Lynn McLaughlin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 164
hospital care 134
inpatient care 134

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tracey Lynn McLaughlin, MD.

Gender
Male 50
Female 42
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 51
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 19
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 33
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tracey Lynn McLaughlin, MD in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 55
Depression 41
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 27
Diabetes 75
Dementia 21
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tracey Lynn McLaughlin, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tracey Lynn McLaughlin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 168
hospital care 169
inpatient care 169

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tracey Lynn McLaughlin, MD.

Gender
Male 49
Female 36
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 49
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 21
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 32
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tracey Lynn McLaughlin, MD in 2018

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 47
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 24
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 26
Diabetes 75
Dementia 27
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tracey Lynn McLaughlin, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tracey Lynn McLaughlin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 165
hospital care 129
inpatient care 129

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tracey Lynn McLaughlin, MD.

Gender
Male 44
Female 45
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 51
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 18
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 35
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tracey Lynn McLaughlin, MD in 2019

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 47
Depression 37
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 27
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 22
Diabetes 75
Dementia 22
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tracey Lynn McLaughlin, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tracey Lynn McLaughlin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 129
hospital care 13
inpatient care 13

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tracey Lynn McLaughlin, MD.

Gender
Male 45
Female 35
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 51
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 18
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 30
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tracey Lynn McLaughlin, MD in 2020

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 55
Depression 43
Chronic Kidney Disease 74
Asthma 20
Osteoperosis 20
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 75
Dementia 19
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tracey Lynn McLaughlin, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tracey Lynn McLaughlin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 147
hospital care 136
inpatient care 136

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tracey Lynn McLaughlin, MD.

Gender
Male 49
Female 39
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 54
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 20
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 32
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tracey Lynn McLaughlin, MD in 2021

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 44
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 70
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 19
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 75
Dementia 15
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tracey Lynn McLaughlin, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tracey Lynn McLaughlin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 161
hospital care 444
inpatient care 444

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tracey Lynn McLaughlin, MD.

Gender
Male 60
Female 50
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 67
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 21
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 39
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tracey Lynn McLaughlin, MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 15
Ischemic Heart Disease 45
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 50
Asthma 19
Osteoperosis 25
Atrial Fibrilation 23
Heart Failure 28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 25
Diabetes 75
Dementia 15
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tracey Lynn McLaughlin, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2023 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tracey Lynn McLaughlin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 131
hospital care 163
inpatient care 163

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tracey Lynn McLaughlin, MD.

Gender
Male 47
Female 36
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 47
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 17
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 29
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tracey Lynn McLaughlin, MD in 2023

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 40
Chronic Kidney Disease 55
Asthma 18
Osteoperosis 27
Atrial Fibrilation 23
Heart Failure 31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 29
Diabetes 75
Dementia 0
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tracey Lynn McLaughlin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 129

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tracey Lynn McLaughlin, MD.

Gender
Male 40
Female 39
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 46
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 14
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 26
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tracey Lynn McLaughlin, MD in 2024

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 15
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 39
Chronic Kidney Disease 49
Asthma 19
Osteoperosis 34
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 25
Diabetes 75
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tracey Lynn McLaughlin, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Tracey Lynn McLaughlin, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Palo Alto, CA were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit 159
hospital care 162
inpatient care 162

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tracey Lynn McLaughlin, MD.

Gender
Male 46
Female 40
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 19
Non-Hispanic White 51
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 34
65 to 74 33

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tracey Lynn McLaughlin, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Tracey Lynn McLaughlin, MD treated were diabetes, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and high cholesterol.

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 2
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 58
Asthma 15
Osteoporosis 18
Heart Failure 30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 69
Atrial Fibrillation 11
Cancer 2
Dementia 10

Education & Training

Dr. Tracey Lynn McLaughlin, MD graduated from University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine in 1994. She completed residency at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine (1994)

Residency: Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (1997)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism (2024)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Tracey Lynn McLaughlin, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Stanford Health Care

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Tracey Lynn McLaughlin, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 6 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Tracey Lynn McLaughlin, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Palo Alto, CA. 

4.9
Overall Rating
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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Tracey Lynn McLaughlin, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
EIGER BIOPHARMACEUTICALS, INC. $24,334
$24,334
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. $15,346
$15,346
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP $9,367 BYDUREON
$7,488 		FARXIGA
$1,880
Gilead Sciences, Inc. $5,000
$5,000
Genentech, Inc. $2,040
$2,040
Other $2,442 FREESTYLE LIBRE 3
$230 		INVOKANA
$200 		ZEGALOGUE
$189 		Korlym
$145 		Tymlos
$123 		Other
$1,555
Types of Payments
Consulting Fee $50,148
Travel and Lodging $4,465
Food and Beverage $2,915
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a medical education program $1,000

Research Payments

Dr. Tracey Lynn McLaughlin, MD has received 42 research payments totaling $1,464,194.

Biography

Dr. Tracey McLaughlin is a physician who specializes in adult endocrinology. She speaks Spanish. She has a special interest in diabetes, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and hypertension (high blood pressure). Dr. McLaughlin is professionally affiliated with Stanford Health Care. Dr. McLaughlin attended medical school at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine. Her residency was performed at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. She has received the following distinctions: Intern of the Year, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center; Junior Physician Investigator Award, American Federation for Medical Research; and K23 Award, NIH.

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