Meet Our Physicians and PAs
Board-certified endocrinologists and physician-scientists, caring for the full range of endocrine and metabolic conditions.
Our practice is led by fellowship-trained, board-certified endocrinologists who share a physician-scientist’s approach to care: rigorous diagnosis, current science, and the time each patient’s problem requires.
Physicians
Darius A. Schneider, MD, PhD
President and Medical Director
Board-certified in internal medicine and in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism. Fellowship training at the University of Washington and in interventional endocrinology and thyroid microsurgery in Zurich. Physician-scientist with research in diabetes immunology and islet biology.
Mba Uzoma Mba, MD, PhD
Endocrinologist
Board-certified endocrinologist and physician-scientist. MD and PhD from Virginia Commonwealth University and the Scripps Research Institute, with fellowship training at Scripps Clinic.
Physician Assistants
Sara Turner Cooper, PA-C, PhD
Physician assistant, working with our endocrinologists in ongoing patient care.
Natalie Milstead, PA-C
Physician assistant, working with our endocrinologists in ongoing patient care.
New patients are seen in La Jolla, La Mesa and Poway. Physicians and their offices can refer directly.
