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23451 Madison St. #290
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 375-1246
fax (310) 375-0590
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Karl Ken Fukunaga, MD
Education
| MEDICAL SCHOOL: University of California, Irvine |
Year of graduation: 1989
Degree: MD
Class rank: 2nd in a class of 90 |
| Honors and awards: |
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Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society |
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Department of Medicine Award For Excellence in Clinical Medicine |
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Merck Manual Award For Academnic and Clinical Work |
| (4) |
Lange Book Awards (1986 and 1988) |
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Certificate of Excellence in Basic Sciences |
| (6) |
Donald Pinder Award in Anatomy |
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| UNDERGRADUATE: University of California, Davis |
Year of graduation: 1985
Degree: Bachelor of Science, Genetics
Class rank: 4th in a class of 2341 |
| Honors and awards: |
| (1) |
Graduation with Highest Honors |
| (2) |
Genetics Departmental Citation |
| (3) |
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society |
| (4) |
Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society |
| (5) |
University of California Regents Scholarship (Winter, 1982) |
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Fellowship Training
| Therapeutic ERCP: |
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University of Southern California (July 1995-June 1996) |
| GI-Liver Fellowship: |
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University of Southern California (July 1993-June 1995) |
Residency Training
| Chief Resident: |
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Department of Medicine, West LA VA Medical Center (1992-1993) |
| Residency: |
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West LA VA Medical Center, Department of Medicine (1989-1990) |
Certifications
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Diplomat, American Board of Internal Medicine (1992) |
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Diplomat, American Board of Gastroenterology (1995) |
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Diplomat, National Board of Medical Examiners (1990) |
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Medical License: California Medical License #G072161 |
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Fluoroscopy Certification |
Hospital Affiliations
| Active Staff: |
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Torrance Memorial Medical Center (Torrance, CA) |
| Associate Staff: |
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Little Company of Mary Medical Center (Torrance, CA)
San Pedro Peninsula Hospital (San Pedro, CA)
Lakewood Regional Medical Center (Lakewood, CA) |
Professional Affiliations
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American College of Physicians |
| (2) |
Alpha Omega Alpha |
| (3) |
Phi Beta Kappa |
| (4) |
Phi Kappa Phi |
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American Gastroenterological Association |
| (6) |
Japanese American Medical Association |
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Asian American Physician Association |
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Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America |
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Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, West LA VAMC (1992-1992) |
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Infection Control Committee, West LA VAMC (1992-1993) |
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Quality Management Committee, Torrance Memorial Medical Center (1999-present) |
Work Experience
| July 1996-present: |
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Physician with Digestive Care Consultants Medical Group (Torrance, California) |
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Duties: |
Consultative gastroenterology and hepatology (inpatient and outpatient)
Diagnosis and therapeutic endoscopy
Therapeutic ERCP
Endoscopic gastric fundoplication ("Endo-cinch")
Palliative esophageal, colonic, and duodenal stent placement
Achalasia therapy - pneumatic dilation and Botox injection |
| July 1995-June 1996: |
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Practice coverage for Dr. Gross, Dr. Keith, Dr. Boyle (gastroenterology and hepatology practice at Brotman Medical Center and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center) |
Publications and Lectures
| Refractory Gastrointestinal Bleeding Treated With Thyroid Hormone Replacement. Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology. Volume 33, number 2. August 2001. Pages 145-147. |
| Glutaraldehyde Colitis: A Complication of Screening Flexible Sigmoidoscopy In The Primary Care Setting. Annals of Internal Medicine. Volume 133, number 4, 315. August 15, 2000. |
| Bleeding Lesions Of The Stomach And Duodenum. Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The Comprehensive Visual Reference, volume 3. Churchill Livingston, 1996. |
| Randomized Comparison of 7, 10, and 14 Days of Omeprazole, Amoxicillin, and Clarithromycin For Treatment of Helicobacter pylori. Gastroenterology, A4510. 1996. |
| Histamine Enhancement And Cholinergic Inhibition Of Serotonin Release From Canine Fundic Mucosal Cells In Short-term Culture. Gastroenterology, A-44. 1991. |
| Trace Metals And Atherosclerosis. Hawaii Medical Journal. Volume 43, no. 9, 320-322. September, 1984. |
| Lecture, Medical Grand Rounds at West LA VAMC (June 1993): Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Recent Insight Into Its Pathophysiology. |
Lectures given to Health Care Partners Medical Group primary care physicians:
Common Problems In Gastroenterology
Irritable Bowel Syndrome |
Research Experience
GI Bleeding Research Protocols At Los Angeles County Medical Center (Dr. Loren Laine, 1994-1996)
Variceal ligation plus sclerotherapy vs. variceal ligation for variceal hemorrhage
Bicap cauterization vs. saline-injection for ulcer hemorrhage |
| Sphincter of Oddi Manometry In Volunteers (Dr. Hartley Cohen, 1995-1996) |
| Alosetron For Irritable Bowel Syndrome (1999-2000) |
| Polyp Prevention Study (1999-present) |
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