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Dr. Karl Fukunaga, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 61
Dr. Karl Fukunaga, MD
4.2 (5 Ratings)

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Dr. Karl Fukunaga, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Torrance, CA.
Dr. Karl Fukunaga, MD
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Dr. Karl Fukunaga, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 61
Torrance, CA
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Karl Fukunaga, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Torrance, CA.

About

Dr. Karl Fukunaga, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Torrance, CA and has 35 years experience. They graduated from University of California, Irvine School of Medicine. They currently practice at Stoneridge Endoscopy Center and are affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Torrance and Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro. Dr. Fukunaga has experience treating conditions like Upper Digestive Tract Cancer and Abdominal Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Fukunaga received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Fukunaga also speaks Japanese. Dr. Fukunaga is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Abdominal Pain
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Abdominal Pain
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Acute Gastritis
Anemia
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Ascites
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Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Cancer
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Nausea
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Splenomegaly
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Alcoholic Hepatitis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Anal or Rectal Pain
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Cirrhosis
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Congenital Achalasia
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Food Poisoning
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Mesenteric Panniculitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Ulcerative Colitis
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Bile Duct Procedure
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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Locations

  1. 1 Digestive Care Consultants
    23451 Madison St Ste 290, Torrance, CA 90505
  2. 2 Skypark Preferred Family Care Medical Corp.
    23451 Madison St, Torrance, CA 90505

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Languages Spoken
Japanese
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of California, Irvine School of Medicine
    1989
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Board Certifications

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  • Gastroenterology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Karl Fukunaga, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Fukunaga's profile.

Dr. Fukunaga frequently treats the following conditions: Upper Digestive Tract Cancer and Abdominal Pain. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Karl Fukunaga, MD is affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Torrance and Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro.

Yes, Dr. Karl Fukunaga, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Torrance Memorial Medical Center

    3330 Lomita Blvd, Torrance, CA

  • Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Torrance

    4101 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA

  • Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro

    1300 W 7th St, San Pedro, CA