Professor of Pediatrics
Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
Head, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles
Specialty: Pediatric Endocrinology
Clinical Interests:
- Diabetes mellitus
- Galactosemia
- Thyroid disease
- Pubertal problems
Research Interests:
- Diabetes mellitus type 1 & 2
- Prevention of hypoglycemia
- Prevention of diabetes
- Diabetes complications
- Galactosemia
Board Certification(s):
Pediatrics - American Board of Pediatrics, 1981
Pediatric Endocrinology - American Board of Pediatrics, 1983
Education & Training:
| Medical School: | Chicago Medical School [IL], MD, 1976 | |
| Residency: | Childrens Hospital Los Angeles [CA], Pediatrics, 1976-78 | |
| Fellowship: | Childrens Hospital Los Angeles [CA], Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism, 1978-80 |
Professional Membership(s):
- American Diabetes Association
- Society for Pediatric Research
Contact and Additional Language(s) Information:
| Address: | Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Head, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism 4650 Sunset Blvd., MS #61 Los Angeles, CA 90027 |
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| Email: | fkaufman@chla.usc.edu |
Language(s) spoken, in addition to English: Spanish (elementary)