Dr. Manju S. Schorr, M.D.

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Get to know Endocrinologist Dr. Manju S. Schorr, who serves patients in Yuma, Arizona.

Dr. Schorr is a well-versed endocrinologist with Southwest Endocrinology Associates in Yuma, Arizona. With a focus on general adult endocrinology, she is experienced in thyroid disease, diabetes mellitus, obesity, and obesity-related disorders, lipid metabolism disorders, and pituitary disorders. 

The doctor’s acclaimed career in medicine began after she earned her medical degree from the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson in 1996. She then went on to complete her residency in internal medicine at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, followed by her fellowship in endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix.

As a testament to her success, Dr. Schorr is board-certified in internal medicine and endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism by the American Board of Internal Medicine, which is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world. 

Among her professional affiliations, she is a member of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, the American College of Physicians, the American Thyroid Association, and the Endocrine Society.

Endocrinology is a branch of biology and medicine dealing with the endocrine system, its diseases, and its specific secretions known as hormones. Endocrinologists have the training to diagnose and treat hormone imbalances and problems by helping to restore the normal balance of hormones in the body. The common diseases and disorders of the endocrine system that endocrinologists deal with include diabetes mellitus, as well as adrenal, pituitary, and thyroid disorders, among others. 

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