Brigham Young University
Bachelor of Science – Economics
Wake Forest University
Legacy Portland (Oregon) Hospitals
Legacy Portland (Oregon) Hospitals Internal Medicine
Diabetes and Endocrinology
Internal Medicine
Certified Bone Densitometrist
6+ specialized professional training courses
Idaho State Board of Medicine
Principal Investigator / Sub Investigator Clinical Studies
40+ publications/presentations
Carl Vance, M.D., specializes in the practice of endocrinology with a focus on diabetes and disease of the thyroid, including thyroid cancer. Dr. Vance was raised in Southwest Washington and began his studies at Brigham Young University where he earned his bachelor’s degree in economics. He then attended medical school at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. He completed his internal medicine residency at Legacy Portland (Oregon) Hospitals and completed his board certification in internal medicine. Dr. Vance has taken several specialized training courses and is an active participant in research studies.
Dr. Vance has been the principal or sub investigator on many research studies, which is a major part of the expertise of Rocky Mountain Diabetes Center. Dr. Vance shares this critical information about diabetes through publications and extensive lecture participation.
In his spare time, Dr. Vance enjoys time with his family, photography, and skydiving as his children turn 18!
Beginning in July of 2023, Dr. Vance will be taking a 3-year sabbatical as he serves as a mission president for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We anticipate his return in August, 2026.