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Dr. Karl Fukunaga, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 62
Dr. Karl Fukunaga, MD
4.2 (5 Ratings)

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Dr. Karl Fukunaga, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 62
Torrance, CA
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Karl Fukunaga, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Torrance, CA.

About

Dr. Fukunaga graduated from University of California, Irvine School of Medicine. Dr. Karl Fukunaga, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Torrance, CA and has 35 years experience. Dr. Fukunaga currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro and Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance. Dr. Fukunaga has experience treating conditions like Upper Digestive Tract Cancer, Duodenal 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. Dr. Fukunaga's 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
Duodenal Cancer
Abdominal Pain
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Duodenal Cancer
Abdominal Pain
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Duodenal Cancer
Abdominal Pain
Hemorrhoids
Acute Gastritis
Anemia
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Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Splenomegaly
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
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
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Food Poisoning
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hereditary Amyloidosis
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Megacolon
Mesenteric Panniculitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin_Deficiency
Bile Duct Procedure
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
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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Proctosigmoidoscopy
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
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 375-6461
  2. 2 Skypark Preferred Family Care Medical Corp.
    23451 Madison St, Torrance, CA 90505
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 375-1246
  3. 3 Endoscopy Center at Skypark
    23441 Madison St Ste 230, Torrance, CA 90505
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  4. 4 Healthcare Partners-Torrance Memorial Urgent Care (Contracted Ucc)
    855 Manhattan Beach Blvd Ste 101, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 375-1246

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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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  • 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, Duodenal 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 San Pedro and Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance.

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 San Pedro

    1300 W 7th St, San Pedro, CA

  • Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance

    4101 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA