An endocrinologist in Ventura, Dr. Lauren Ficks diagnoses, treats, and manages endocrine disorders, or those affecting the body's secretion of hormones such as thyroid problems or diabetes.
Yes, Dr. Lauren G. Ficks is accepting new patients at this office.
(805) 653-5761
3555 Loma Vista Road, Suite 110, Ventura, CA 93003-3161
Dr. Lauren Ficks graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1990.
Dr. Ficks has one office in California where she specializes in Endocrinology and Internal Medicine.
Dr. Ficks works with twelve doctors including Dr. Uldine Castel and Dr. Sherilyn Wheaton.
Endocrinologists are trained to treat patients for a variety of hormonal diseases and disorders, such as diabetes. Dr. Ficks can diagnose and create treatment plans for conditions like growth disorders, obesity, low testosterone, osteoporosis and various thyroid disorders, among others. Treatments provided by an endocrinologist may include medication management or hormone therapies.
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Ficks specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. She may also refer patients to specialist physicians when medically needed. For instance, patients with serious heart problems could be referred to a cardiologist for further diagnostic tests or therapies.
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Ficks, but only those who participate in Medicare.