Continental Who's Who

John A. Linfoot, MD

John A. Linfoot, MD is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Lifetime Achiever in the field of Medicine as Endocrinologist at Dr. John A. Linfoot, MD.

Triple board certified with over 50 years of experience as an expert-care physician, Dr. Linfoot is an endocrinologist who sees patients at his private practice and Alta Bates Summit Medical Center. He specializes in endocrinology, diabetes, metabolism of diabetics, internal medicine and nuclear medicine. He has given numerous presentations and authored multiple articles on these specialties, which are consistently cited and referenced by other healthcare professionals. Well revered in his field, Dr. Linfoot has never strayed from his passion for medicine. His passion began at a young age, discovering a partiality of chemistry, which eventually prompted his pursuance of his successful medical career. He dedicates his professional life to the diagnosis, treatment, and management of disorders affecting the body’s secretion of hormones such as thyroid problems and diabetes. Dr. Linfoot credits his love of chemistry and comfort in a laboratory as a factor in his success as a healthcare professional.

Beginning his medical career at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Linfoot earned a Doctorate of Medicine in 1957. He received additional training from the University of North Dakota where he earned a Master of Science. Dr. Linfoot completed both his residency and fellowship at the University of Utah.

In his free time, Dr. Linfoot enjoys the football and basketball teams, Oakland Raiders and Golden State Warriors Super-Fan. He would like to dedicate this recognition to his mentor, Helge Endistristen, Ph.D.