Dr. Karl Fukunaga, MD
Dr. Karl Fukunaga, MD is a gastroenterologist in Torrance, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Fukunaga has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from University of California, Irvine School of Medicine in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Torrance Memorial Medical Center and Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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23451 Madison St Ste 290 Torrance, CA 90505Make an Appointment
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Fukunaga
4.2
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Fukunaga to family and friends is 4.2 out of 5
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Dr. Karl Fukunaga, MD is a gastroenterologist in Torrance, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Fukunaga has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from University of California, Irvine School of Medicine...read moreGastroenterology
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University Of California, Irvine School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1989
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85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
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