Gregory Ku

MD PhD

Endocrinologist
Diabetes researcher and poor golfer

Dr. Gregory Ku is an endocrinologist who cares for patients with all types of diabetes.

Ku’s research focuses on the beta cells of the pancreas, which normally produce insulin but are either destroyed or dysfunctional in type 1 and type 2 diabetes. In order to better treat diabetes, he investigates how to improve beta cell function, survival and proliferation.

Ku earned his doctorate in biomedical sciences as well as his medical degree in the UCSF Medical Scientist Training Program. He completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in diabetes, endocrinology and metabolism at UCSF. He is a member of the American Diabetes Association.

  • Education

    UCSF, PhD, Biomedical Sciences, 2004

    UCSF School of Medicine, 2002

  • Residencies

    UCSF, Internal Medicine, 2006

  • Fellowships

    UCSF, Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2011

  • Board Certifications

    Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism, American Board of Internal Medicine

  • Academic Title

    Associate Professor

Diabetes is a hard disease to live with. I hope to make it easier.

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Where I see patients (1)

    My reviews

    4.9

    Overall Experience
    40 Ratings
    About our process
    Mar 29, 2023
    He understood my case my needs and my medications.
    Feb 02, 2023
    Great listener and able to comprehend and find ways to help improve my diabetes management on very first visit.
    Dec 21, 2022
    Dr Ku is a great doctor. He is easy to talk to and explains things so they're easy to understand. I could have transferred care back to my primary doctor because I'm doing well but prefer to stay with Dr Ku even though I have to pay more for the office visits.
    Dec 07, 2022
    Dr. Ku has been of the best doctors that has worked with me. Diabetes is a scary disease but he made me feel very comfortable discussing the issues and treatments. I really enjoyed his informal approach during our conversations.
    Nov 11, 2022
    Excellant Doctor
    Aug 24, 2022
    Dr. Ku was very easy to talk to and he made me feel comfortable discussing a topic like diabetes. We covered diabetes in detail and my options. I would recommend him.
    Aug 11, 2022
    Dr. Ku is very informative he always recommendeds something to treat my condition better. He is also friendly and courteous and listens to all my concerns.
    Jul 13, 2022
    Great dr!!!!!!

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