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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