Dr. Ken S. Honbo, MD | Encino, CA | Endocrinology

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Dr. Ken Honbo is an endocrinologist who specializes in diabetes and metabolism, as well as internal medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed his residency at Montefiore Medical Center. With over five decades of medical practice, Dr. Honbo brings extensive experience to his patient care. He is fluent in both English and Russian.

Dr. Honbo is affiliated with Encino Hospital Medical Center and practices in Encino, California. His expertise includes treating high cholesterol in children and teenagers, as well as managing complex lipid disorders that run in families. He performs comprehensive blood work to evaluate metabolism and thyroid function, helping patients understand their hormone levels and overall metabolic health. Patients have given him an average rating of 2.7 out of 5.

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accepting new patients
2.7

9 Ratings
56 years of experience
22 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Russian
Montefiore Medical Center
6 written reviews
2 specialties
12 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Male

Flexible scheduling

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2.7

9 Ratings with 6 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 22 Minutes

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I have been a patient of Dr. Honbo for years. He is my go to Doctor. He has diagnosed any issue I have correctly and when he has the time has spent extra time with me just "chewing the fat." I trust him and his staff! I am a USAF Vet also and he speaks "vet." The only issue I have is that I have asked him to make me younger and so far I am still the same age! LOL. See him. He is a good man!

July 29th, 2020

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Following up to a few of the comments below: Dr. Honbo is also a US Veteran himself. Also in one of the previous comments about "looking at the charts while speaking to you," this means he is thoroughly looking through that charts. Dr. Honbo is a busy man. These others who commented do not understand the medicine world. Lastly, if I were the person who commented about not respecting other veterans, I would be careful what you say without knowledge of others.

December 3rd, 2018

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Dr. Honbo failed to diagnose a potentially fatal illness and it took months to recover. Dr. Honbo is dishonest incompetent, and untrustworthy. He denies his mistakes and has little empathy for patients under his care. Run as fast as you can from this "doctor".

April 17th, 2018

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I WOULD NEVER RETURN TO THIS SO-CALLED DOCTOR. HE IS RUDE. HE NEVER LOOKS AT YOU. I DON'T THINK HE LIKES OR RESPECTS AMERICANS. ESPECIALLY WHITE AMERICAN US ARMY VETERANS. IT IS SOMETHING I JUST PICKED UP ON. HE REFUSED TO LOOK AT ME ON 4 SEPERATE VISITS. HE REFUSED TO SIT WITH ME FOR 5 MINUTES TO DISCUSS A POOR BLOOD TEST. HE ASKED HIS NURSE TO GET RID OF ME .SHE WAS SHOCKED!! HIS STAFF FIGHT BETWEEN EACH OTHER. BECAUSE OF HIM PROBABLY!!! I AM THE NICEST GUY IN THEWORLD. I DIDN'T DO ANYTHING WRONG. JUST A WHITE AMERICAN MAN. US ARMY VETERAN.YOU SHOULD RETIRE. YOU ARE TERRIBLE. GRADE: 'F'. I'D RATHER DIE THAN SEE THIS DOCTOR EVER AGAIN! IT WAS THAT BAD

October 15th, 2017

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Dr. Honbo misdiagnosed my condition. I have had problems getting my condition under control with the delay of accurate diagnosis. When I told him about what other doctors had found, he became defensive and lied to me. In my opinion, untrustworthy and less than honest. Not good for a physician.

December 12th, 2013

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The doctor is very nice and has good maners. The problem I have is it seems while he is talking to you he looks at the charts. It seems that he doesn't know much about you until he reads the chart. I would think he would read chart before you get to the office. Also, you have to ask him about all your tests. I think he should be aware and tell you the results-not good follow up. The staff does not seem very friendly. Rarely smiles

April 16th, 2013

Honbo And Nourparvar Medical Group

16311 Ventura Blvd Ste 880Encino, CA 91436

Tel: (818) 783-2000

Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri9:00 am - 12:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Encino Hospital Medical Center

16237 Ventura BlvdEncino, CA 91436

Tel: (818) 995-5000


Dr. Ken Shoji Honbo, MD	Dr. Maximilian Yue Cho	Dr. Nicholas Brian Rose, MD	Dr. Saba Naamo, MD
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism	Neuroradiology	Diagnostic Radiology	Diagnostic Radiology
Accepts New Patients
2.7 (9 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
56 Years of Experience	15 Years of Experience	7 Years of Experience	7 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Russian	Speaks English
Encino , CA	West Covina , CA	Los Angeles , CA	Los Angeles , CA
Med School: University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine	Med School: University Of California Irvine College Of Medicine	Med School: University Of Nevada School Of Medicine	Med School: University Of California-Riverside School Of Medicine
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EDUCATION & TRAINING

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Montefiore Medical Center

Medical School

University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine

University Of Pittsburgh School Of MedicineGraduated in 1970

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