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Dr. Lauren Ficks, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism* Age 60
Dr. Lauren Ficks, MD
4.2 (16 Ratings)

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Dr. Lauren Ficks, MD is an Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Specialist in Ventura, CA.
Dr. Lauren Ficks, MD
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Dr. Lauren Ficks, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism* Age 60
Ventura, CA
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Lauren Ficks, MD is an Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Specialist in Ventura, CA.

About

Dr. Lauren Ficks, MD is an Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Specialist in Ventura, CA and has 34 years experience. They graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Los Robles Regional Medical Center, Adventist Health Simi Valley, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, St. John's Regional Medical Center, Community Memorial Hospital San Buenaventura, Marian Regional Medical Center and Ojai Valley Community Hospital. Dr. Ficks has experience treating conditions like Vitamin D Deficiency, Vitamin_Deficiency and Osteopenia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Ficks received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 16 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Ficks also speaks Spanish. Dr. Ficks is board certified in Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin_Deficiency
Osteopenia
Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin_Deficiency
Osteopenia
Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
Autoimmune Thyroiditis
Benign Pituitary Gland Tumor
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Dyslipidemia
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Goiter
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Growth Hormone Deficiency
Hashimoto's Disease
Hyperlipidemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypogonadism
Hypoparathyroidism
Hypopituitarism
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypothalamus Cancer
Hypothyroidism
Joint Pain
Lipid Disorders
Morbid Obesity
Obesity
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Osteoporosis
Overweight
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Primary Hyperparathyroidism
Proteinuria
Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
Thyroid Cyst
Thyroid Nodule
Thyroiditis
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Continuous Glucose Monitoring
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Acanthosis Nigricans
Acne
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Acromegaly and Gigantism
ADHD and-or ADD
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Adrenal Gland Diseases
Adrenal Incidentaloma
Adrenal Insufficiency
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anemia
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Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Atherosclerosis
Atrophic Vaginitis
Autoimmune Diseases
Back Pain
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Benign Tumor
Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bone Disorders
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Cancer
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Pain
Confusion
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)
Constipation
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Craniopharyngioma
Cushing's Syndrome
Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Dizziness
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Euthyroid Sick Syndrome
Excessive Sweating
Female Infertility
Fibromyalgia
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Genital Herpes
Gestational Diabetes
Gout
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Graves' Disease
Gynecomastia
Hair Loss
Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hypertension
Hyperthyroidism
Hypoglycemia
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Insomnia
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Intertrigo
Iodine Deficiency
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Kidney Disease
Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipedema
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Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Male Infertility
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Menstrual Migraine
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Nausea
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Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteomalacia
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Perimenopause
Pheochromocytoma
Pinched Nerve in Back
Plantar Fasciitis
Pneumonia
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postherpetic Neuralgia
Potassium Deficiency
Precocious Puberty
Pregestational Diabetes Mellitus
Purpura
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Radiculopathy
Rash
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Retina Diseases
Rickets
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Sarcoidosis
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Secondary Hypertension
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shortness of Breath
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sinus Bradycardia
Skin Ulcer
Sleep Apnea
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Subacute Thyroiditis
Symptomatic Menopause
Testicular Dysfunction
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Disease
Thyroid Goiter
Thyrotoxicosis
Thyrotoxicosis Factitia
Tobacco Use Disorder
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Turner Syndrome
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Valley Fever
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Vitamin B Deficiency
Wheezing
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ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Cholesterol Screening
Dexamethasone Suppression Test
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dynamic Endocrine Function Test
Immunization Administration
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Thyroid Hormone Replacement
Thyroid Nodule Evaluation
Thyroid Scan
Thyroid Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Water Deprivation Test

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  • Balanced (Prudent Buyer)-CA PPO
    Bronze 60 HDHP (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA EPO
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  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    2772 Johnson Dr Ste 100, Ventura, CA 93003

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4.2
Based on 16 Reviews
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1 Star (2)

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Feb 16, 2017
She spent an hour explaining all my lab results. After a horrible experience at Dr. Chochinov, she rectified everything and followed up on everything they did not. So glad to have found her!
Cheryl in Camarillo, CA — Feb 16, 2017
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
    1990
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of California-Los Angeles
    1991
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Cedars Sinai Medical Center
    1995
Fellowship Hospital
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Lauren Ficks, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ficks' profile.

Dr. Ficks frequently treats the following conditions: Vitamin D Deficiency, Vitamin_Deficiency and Osteopenia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Lauren Ficks, MD is affiliated with Los Robles Regional Medical Center, Adventist Health Simi Valley, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, St. John's Regional Medical Center, Community Memorial Hospital San Buenaventura, Marian Regional Medical Center and Ojai Valley Community Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Lauren Ficks, MD holds board certification in Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Los Robles Regional Medical Center

    215 W Janss Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA

  • Adventist Health Simi Valley

    2975 Sycamore Dr, Simi Valley, CA

  • Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, Los Angeles, CA

  • St. John's Regional Medical Center

    1600 N Rose Ave, Oxnard, CA

  • Community Memorial Hospital San Buenaventura

    147 N Brent St, Ventura, CA

  • Marian Regional Medical Center

    1400 E Church St, Santa Maria, CA

  • Ojai Valley Community Hospital

    1306 Maricopa Hwy, Ojai, CA