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Dr. Stephen Ku is an endocrinologist specializing in diabetes and metabolism, as well as internal medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine and completed his residency at UCLA Medical Center. With 16 years of clinical experience, Dr. Ku brings extensive expertise to his practice treating hormone-related conditions and metabolic disorders.
Dr. Ku practices at VA Palo Alto Health Care System and Stanford Hospital in Palo Alto, California. His clinical focus includes treating thyroid conditions such as hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, as well as secondary adrenal insufficiency. He performs comprehensive metabolic testing and provides specialized care with diabetes management tools including insulin pens and autoinjectors to help patients effectively manage their conditions.
Dr. Ku practices at VA Palo Alto Health Care System and Stanford Hospital in Palo Alto, California. His clinical focus includes treating thyroid conditions such as hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, as well as secondary adrenal insufficiency. He performs comprehensive metabolic testing and provides specialized care with diabetes management tools including insulin pens and autoinjectors to help patients effectively manage their conditions.
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Quick Facts
- 16 years of experience
- Ucla Medical Center
- 2 specialties
- 7 areas of expertise
- 3 hospital affiliations
- 3 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Stephen Ku has 3 locationsCompare with Similar Doctors
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| Dr. Stephen Ku, MD | Willy Wiyasa Tjong | Eric Thomas Foo | Craig Patrick Giacomini |
| Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism | Diagnostic Radiology | Diagnostic Radiology | Diagnostic Radiology |
| Accepts New Patients | |||
| 16 Years of Experience | 10 Years of Experience | 8 Years of Experience | 13 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Palo Alto , CA | Rochester , NY | Mountain View , CA | Dublin , CA |
| Med School: UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO SCHOOL OF MEDICINE | Med School: Suny Upstate Medical University Alan And Marlene Norton Coll Of Med | Med School: University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine | Med School: Stanford University School Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Stephen Ku
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Stephen Ku has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Stephen Ku has the following 7 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
16 Years Experience
Dr. Stephen Ku holds an expired medical license in the state of California.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Ucla Medical Center.
Medical School
Graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO SCHOOL OF MEDICINE in 2011 and University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine in 2010.
NPI Number
Dr. Ku's NPI number is 1477846947.
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- Which hospitals is Dr. Stephen Ku affiliated with?
- Dr. Stephen Ku is affiliated with Va Palo Alto Health Care System, Stanford Hospital, and Stanford Hospital.
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