About MuDPhuD Mama

Dr. Isabel Casimiro is an endocrinologist trained as a physician-scientist who is passionate about reducing metabolic disease through both health education and comprehensive medical care.

Dr. Casimiro’s research has increased our understanding about the pathways involved in adipose tissue inflammation within the context of metabolic disease. She is originally from Los Angeles and Compton, California and currently resides in Hawaiʻi with her spouse, two children, cat and chickens.

Throughout her career Dr. Casimiro has been involved in efforts toward recruiting and retaining underrepresented minorities in medicine. She is deeply involved in educational initiatives, serving as Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Hawai’i Burns School of Medicine. Her areas of specialization include general endocrinology, thyroid disease, thyroid cancer, gender-affirming care, and metabolic disorders such as diabetes, obesity, and lipid disease. Dr. Casimiro is a peer reviewer for medical journals, and a member of the medical advisory boards for verywell.com and health.com. She is a faculty adviser for the non profit organization Healthy Steps Hawaii.