Ken Fujioka, MD

  • Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Ken Fujioka, MD, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Del Mar
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Scripps Clinic Del Mar
12395 El Camino Real Ste 317
San Diego, CA 92130
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Specialties

Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Languages

English

Gender

Male

Expertise

Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Biography

Dr. Fujioka is the director of the Nutrition and Metabolic Research Center at Scripps Clinic. He has special clinical interests in the medical management of diabetes in overweight people, and in helping those who are seriously overweight lose weight. Dr. Fujioka is a frequent lecturer at national conferences, speaking on the role of weight control and diabetes. Dr. Fujioka has published numerous research papers and has completed many clinical trials in the field of obesity and related diseases including diabetes, hypercholesterolemia and hypertension.

Credentials

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine, 1986

Medical Education

University of Hawaii John A Burns School of Medicine, MD, 1983

Internships

University of Hawaii John A Burns School of Medicine, 1984

Residencies

University of Hawaii John A Burns School of Medicine, 1986

Fellowships

University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, 1990

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Associated Providers

Lori Poceta
4.9 Learn more 67 Ratings

Lori Poceta, NP

Nurse Practitioner-Family, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Related News

What Is BMI? (video)

What Is BMI? (video)

What Is BMI? (video)

Dr. Ken Fujioka, a weight management specialist at Scripps, explains what body mass index reveals about your health.

Dec 05

Ozempic vs. Mounjaro: How Do They Compare?

Ozempic vs. Mounjaro: How Do They Compare?

Ozempic vs. Mounjaro: How Do They Compare?

Ken Fujioka, a weight management specialist, explains the difference between Ozempic and Mounjaro and why one was found more effective.

Jul 15

Scripps Expert Discusses New Generation of Weight Loss Drugs

Scripps Expert Discusses New Generation of Weight Loss Drugs

Scripps Expert Discusses New Generation of Weight Loss Drugs

Expert Dr. Ken Fujioka, MD, recently appeared on an edition of the KPBS radio program “Midday Edition” to discuss a new generation of weight loss drugs.

Jul 21

What Are the Benefits of Medical Weight Loss?

What Are the Benefits of Medical Weight Loss?

What Are the Benefits of Medical Weight Loss?

Scripps offers a world-class, medically supervised weight management and bariatric surgery program for people struggling with obesity.

Aug 23

What Are the Health Risks of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages?

What Are the Health Risks of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages?

What Are the Health Risks of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages?

Drinking too many sugary drinks can be harmful to your health. Learn how to quench your thirst with low- or no sugar drinks.

Feb 28

Scripps Expert Calls Weight Loss Drug a “Game Changer”

Scripps Expert Calls Weight Loss Drug a “Game Changer”

Scripps Expert Calls Weight Loss Drug a “Game Changer”

In a CBS 8 interview, Ken Fujioka, MD discusses a new weight loss drug and says it could be a "game changer" in the battle against obesity.

Jun 23
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