Summary

Dr. Dwight Kono is an internal medicine physician who specializes in rheumatology, bringing nearly five decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine and has been practicing medicine for 49 years. His dual specialization allows him to provide comprehensive care for patients with complex internal medicine conditions as well as specialized treatment for rheumatologic disorders affecting joints, muscles, and connective tissues.

Dr. Kono practices at several prestigious medical facilities throughout La Jolla, California, including Scripps Research Institute, Scripps Green Hospital, University of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center, and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. His extensive experience in both internal medicine and rheumatology positions him to address a wide range of health concerns. The depth of his clinical knowledge, developed over his long career, enables him to provide thoughtful and comprehensive care to his patients.
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Quick Facts

  • 49 years of experience
  • University Of Washington School Of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 15 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Dwight Hideo Kono has 4 locations

Scripps Research Institute

10550 N Torrey Pines RdLa Jolla, CA 92037

Scripps Green Hospital

10666 N Torrey Pines RdLa Jolla, CA 92037

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Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
La Jolla , CAUpland , CASHERMAN OAKS , CAScottsdale , AZ
Med School: University Of Washington School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Aleppo Faculty Of Medicine Med School: The Robert Larner Md College Of Medicine At The University Of Vermont Med School: Univ Iberoamericana Unibe Santo Domingo
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Medical Specialties

Dr. Dwight Hideo Kono has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Dwight Hideo Kono has the following 15 areas of expertise

  • Arthritis
  • Autoimmune Diseases
  • Experimental Autoimmune Encephalomyelitis
  • Gout
  • Infectious Arthritis (septic arthritis)
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Lupus
  • Lupus Nephritis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Reiter's Syndrome (Reactive Arthritis)
  • Rheumatic Diseases
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Rheumatology
  • Tendinitis

Certifications, License, & Education

49 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of Washington School Of MedicineGraduated in 1977

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Dr. Dwight Kono's office is located at 10550 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA, 92037.
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