Olga Calof, M.D., is passionate about helping patients with endocrine disorders such as diabetes, thyroid problems, and hormones as they impact her patients’ quality of life. In addition to an active office practice, Dr. Calof is an educator, speaker and leader in her field.
“In endocrinology, we tend to work with highly complex, chronic conditions. My goal is not only to help patients understand their disease, but to empower them with medical and lifestyle tools needed to live life to the fullest.”
Dr. Calof was drawn to her specialty because she witnessed several family members succumb to complications of diabetes. She also enjoys the challenge of tailoring the best therapies for each patient’s unique condition. Dr. Calof completed her internship and residency at San Joaquin General Hospital and her endocrinology fellowship at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine & Sciences, where she currently serves as an assistant professor in the department of endocrinology.
Outside of work, Dr. Calof volunteers at local public schools and community centers providing nutrition education, and speaking at career and health fairs. She provides highly regarded Continuing Medical Education talks for other clinicians at local organizations and hospitals. She has authored over nine research papers in peer-reviewed medical journals, and presented numerous lectures and abstracts at medical conferences.
“The most rewarding part of my job is going home at the end of the day and knowing that I made a difference in my patient’s life,” she says. “My motto is, ‘Don’t be afraid to ask hard questions.’” In her spare time, she enjoys writing, international cuisine, and outdoor adventures with her husband, three children and two dogs, Laika and Luna.
Education & Experience
Education
Medical School
St. George's University 1999
Internship
San Joaquin General Hospital, 2002
Residency
San Joaquin General Hospital 2003
Fellowship
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine & Sciences 2005
Insurances Accepted
- Blue Shield of California PPO
- Health Net Medicare Advantage
- ChoiceCare-Humana PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage HMO
- Cigna Healthcare PPO (No Local Plus)
- Aetna HMO
- SCAN Medicare Advantage
- Health Net of California PPO
- Anthem Blue Cross HMO
- United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
- Oscar PPO
- United HealthCare PPO
- TriCare (TriWest) PPO
- Anthem Blue Cross Medicare Advantage
- Blue Shield of CA HMO
- Blue Shield of CA HMO – Trio
- Aetna US Healthcare PPO
- Blue Shield of CA Medicare Advantage
- BeechStreet PPO
- Cigna HMO
- Blue Cross of California PPO
- Clever Care
Locations
San Pedro Primary Care
1499 W. 1st St.
San Pedro, CA 90732
Affiliated Locations
Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center - Torrance
Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center - San Pedro