Lauren Ficks
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
3291 Loma Vista Rd Ventura CA, 93003About
Dr. Lauren Ficks practices Endocrinology in Ventura, CA. Dr. Ficks specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases related to hormone imbalance, and the bodys glands in the endocrine system. Endocrinologists are trained and certified to treat a variety of conditions, including menopause, diabetes, infertility, and thyroid disorders, among many others. Dr. Ficks examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Vanderbilt Univ Sch of Med, Nashville Tn 1990
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
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