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Summary
- Dr. Karin Wu is an endocrinologist based in San Francisco, CA, specializing in diabetes and lipid metabolism. She completed her internal medicine residency at the USC/LA General Medical Center in 2017 and her fellowship in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism at the University of California, San Francisco in 2020. Dr. Wu has contributed to several publications, including studies on the effects of bariatric surgery on bone metabolism and metabolic changes, as well as exploring healthcare practices related to diabetes management.
Education & Training
- University of California (San Francisco)Fellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 2017 - 2020
- University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)Residency, Internal Medicine, 2014 - 2017
- Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern CaliforniaClass of 2014
Certifications & Licensure
- CA State Medical License 2015 - 2025
- American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Why Do Residents Discontinue Metformin on Admission? Exploring a Contestable Standard of Care.Daniel Boctor, Karin Wu, Gurpreet Dhaliwal
Journal of General Internal Medicine. 2025-01-22 - 1 citationsSkeletal effects of sleeve gastrectomy, by sex and menopausal status and compared to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery.Karin C Wu, Po-Hung Wu, Galateia Kazakia, Sheena Patel, Dennis M Black
The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. 2024-11-27 - Skeletal effects of sleeve gastrectomy, by sex and menopausal status and in comparison to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery.Karin C Wu, Po-Hung Wu, Galateia Kazakia, Sheena Patel, Dennis M Black
Medrxiv. 2024-06-25
Grant Support
- Modulation of the gut microbiome by dietary fiber to improve calcium absorption and bone health in older menVETERANS AFFAIRS MED CTR SAN FRANCISCO2024–2029
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