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John Kuo, MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Encino, CA

JohnKuoMDPhD

Obstetrics & Gynecology Encino, CA

Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility

Assistant Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology, UCLA School of Medicine

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  • Office

    16055 Ventura Boulevard
    Suite 700
    Encino, CA 91436
    Phone+1 310-888-8448

Education & Training

  • UCLA Medical Center
    UCLA Medical CenterPh.D., Neuroscience, 2005 - 2011
  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
    UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterFellowship, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, 2004 - 2007
  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
    UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2000 - 2004
  • University of California at Los Angeles, David Geffen School of Medicine,
    University of California at Los Angeles, David Geffen School of Medicine,Ph.D., 2001
  • Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
    Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern CaliforniaClass of 2000, M.D.
  • Columbia University
    Columbia UniversityB.S., Applied Math, Academic Honors, 1989 - 1993
  • Columbia University, School of Engineering and Applied Science
    Columbia University, School of Engineering and Applied ScienceB.S., Applied Mathematics, With honors, 1993

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2002 - 2026
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • A recognition for the most dedicated physician Vitals.com, 2014
  • Peer Reviewed Physicians Award, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility 2013
  • Los Angeles' Top Doctors, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Castle Connolly Medical Ltd., U.S. News & World Report, 2013
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Neurosteroids, trigger of the LH surge  
    Kuo J, Micevych P., The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 8/1/2012
  • Sex differences in hypothalamic astrocyte response to estradiol stimulation.  
    Kuo J., Hamid N., Bondar G., Dewing P., Clarkson J., Micevych P., Biology of Sex Differences, 11/22/2010
  • Membrane estrogen receptors stimulate intracellular calcium release and progesterone synthesis in hypothalamic astrocytes.  
    Kuo J., Hamid N., Bondar G., Prossnitz E.R., Micevych P., The Journal of Neuroscience, 9/29/2010
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Estradiol Membrane Signaling Modulates the Translocator Protein (TSPO) via Protein Kinase A (PKA) in Hypothalamic Astrocytes
    Kuo J, Chen C, Micevych P., 43th Annual Meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, San Diego, CA, 11/9/2013
  • Estradiol signaling regulates de novo progesterone synthesis in hypothalamic astrocytes
    Kuo J, Chen C, Micevych P, 42th Annual Meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, New Orleans, LA, 10/13/2012
  • Astrocyte steroidogenesis and estrogen positive feedback on GnRH neurons
    Micevych P, Kuo J., Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Science Research Conferences: Integration of Genomic and Non-Genomic Steroid Receptor Actions, Snowmass Village, CO, 7/29/2012
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Lectures

  • Climacteric and Infertility 
    3/13/2014
  • Membrane estrogen receptor signaling in estrogen positive feedback 
    6/14/2013
  • Neuroendocrinology 
    4/29/2013
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Other

  • Membrane estrogen receptor-alpha interacts with metabotropic glutamate receptor 1a to stimulate intracellular calcium release and progesterone synthesis in female hypo... 
    Kuo, J., UCLA Ph.D. Thesis
    University of California at Los Angeles - 5/25/2011

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Chinese (Mandarin)