Dr. Sikarin Upala, MD
Not yet claimedLipidologist, Endocrinologist · Physician (MD)
Longview, WA
Physician certified in clinical lipidology by the American Board of Clinical Lipidology, practicing at Internal Medicine at PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center in Longview, WA. Lipidologists manage cholesterol, triglycerides, and lipoprotein(a) with guideline-based care.
About Dr. Sikarin Upala, MD
Updated Sep 20, 2026Dr. Sikarin Upala is an endocrinologist who also holds subspecialty credentials in clinical lipidology, obesity medicine, and bone density testing. His listed practice focus is diabetes, lipid (cholesterol) problems, thyroid disorders, and obesity. He earned his medical degree at Siriraj Medical School, Mahidol University, completed internal medicine residency at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, New York, and an endocrinology fellowship at the University of Chicago. He also holds a master's degree in medical sciences (metabolic and nutritional medicine) from the University of South Florida.
He is listed as affiliated with PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center in Longview, Washington, and with Astria Health locations in Union Gap and Sunnyside, Washington. Astria Health announced hiring him in 2023 as a board-certified endocrinologist for its Sunnyside and Union Gap clinics.
Much of his public record is research. His ResearchGate profile lists 132 publications and about 3,323 citations, mostly systematic reviews and meta-analyses on topics such as bone health, bariatric surgery, and sleep apnea. His employer describes him as an author of several publications on weight management and nutrition. No public statements or commentary from him on vaccines, supplements, or alternative medicine were found.
Federal Open Payments records for 2021-2025 show $8,083.20 in industry payments to him across 436 records, with the largest amounts from Medtronic ($1,679.04), Novo Nordisk ($1,461.90), Insulet ($632.11), Dexcom ($444.92), and AstraZeneca ($392.96). Payments like these, often meals or speaking and consulting fees, are common and legal for practicing physicians.
- Board certifications
- He is listed as a diplomate of the American Board of Clinical Lipidology and the American Board of Obesity Medicine, and a Certified Clinical Densitometrist. American Board of Internal Medicine certification is also listed. astria.health
- Fellowship and residency
- He completed an internal medicine residency at Bassett Medical Center in New York and an endocrinology fellowship at the University of Chicago. astria.health
- Medical school and master's degree
- He earned his MD at Siriraj Medical School, Mahidol University, and a master's in medical sciences (metabolic and nutritional medicine) at the University of South Florida in 2012-2013. health.usnews.com
- Large research output
- His ResearchGate profile lists 132 publications and roughly 3,323 citations, largely systematic reviews and meta-analyses. researchgate.net
- Practice focus
- His Doximity profile lists diabetes, lipid metabolism, thyroid disorders, and obesity as his areas of focus. doximity.com
- Hospital affiliations
- He is listed as affiliated with Astria Sunnyside Hospital and PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center. doximity.com
- Joined Astria Health in 2023
- Astria Health published an announcement welcoming him as a new board-certified endocrinologist for its Sunnyside and Union Gap clinics. astria.health
- Industry payments on record
- CMS Open Payments shows $8,083.20 total across 436 records for 2021-2025, with Medtronic and Novo Nordisk the largest payers. openpaymentsdata.cms.gov
Worth knowing
- Online directories disagree about his main practice location (Longview versus Union Gap/Sunnyside) and about his years in practice. Patients should confirm the current location directly with the practice. care.healthline.com
- An Instagram account captioned with his name lists degrees (LLB, PhD) that could not be confirmed in any other source, and the account itself has not been confirmed as his by an official source. instagram.com
- No license discipline, malpractice judgments, or criminal matters were found in the searches run, but the review was not exhaustive. License status and any disciplinary actions can be checked at the Washington State Department of Health provider credential search. doh.wa.gov
- No independent news coverage, guideline committee roles, society leadership positions, or awards were found. astria.health
Industry payments (CMS Open Payments)
Open the CMS recordFederal law requires drug and device companies to report what they pay clinicians: meals, travel, speaking, consulting, and research. Payments are common and legal; the point is that you can see them.
2021 to 2025
$8,083
436 payments
| 2021 | $2,248 |
| 2022 | $2,368 |
| 2023 | $262 |
| 2024 | $2,372 |
| 2025 | $833 |
Top payers
- Medtronic, Inc.$1,679
- Novo Nordisk Inc$1,462
- Insulet Corporation$632
- Dexcom, Inc.$445
- AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP$393
Payment types
- Food and Beverage$7,003
- Travel and Lodging$970
- Education$111
A word of caution about these numbers
A payment does not mean your doctor is compromised or acting unethically. Most of these entries are drug samples left for patients, or lunch brought in for the office staff, and the amounts are usually small. Research funding and speaking at medical meetings are also normal parts of a clinical career.
As a rough guide, a total under $15,000 a year is usually not a concern. Much larger sums, especially from one company whose product your doctor recommends to you, are worth asking about. You are allowed to ask.
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Summary prepared with AI assistance from the public sources linked above. It is not a review, a rating, or an endorsement.
Practice location
Internal Medicine at PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center
1615 Delaware St
Longview, WA 98632
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