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Yaroslav Gofnung, MD

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Yaroslav Gofnung, MD

UCLA Physician Yaroslav Gofnung, MD specializes in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism.
Specialty
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Gender
Male
Language Spoken
English, Russian, Spanish
Hospital Affiliation
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
State License Number
A81752
Contact
(805) 494-6920
Fax Number
(805) 494-6922
PRACTICE LOCATION
1250 La Venta Drive, Suite 207
Westlake Village, CA 91361
MEDICAL BOARD CERTIFICATION
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2006
Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2004
EDUCATION
Fellowship
Endocrinology Diabetes & Metabolism, LAC + USC Medical Center, 2004 - 2006
Residency
Internal Medicine, LAC + USC Medical Center, 2002 - 2004
Internship
Internal Medicine, LAC + USC Medical Center, 2001 - 2002
Medical Degree
MD, USC School of Medicine, 2001
CLINICAL INTEREST
Adrenal Disorders, Biopsy Thyroid, Calcium & Vitamin Deficiency, Cholesterol, Diabetes, Diabetologist, General Endocrinology, Hypogonadism, Infertility, Lipid Disorders, Menstrual Problem, Neuroendocrine Tumors, Osteoporosis, Paget's Disease, Pituitary Disorders, Reproductive Endocrinology, Sexual Dysfunction, Thyroid Disorder
AFFILIATION
Department Affiliation
Physician, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Hypertension, UCLA Diabetes Program
MORE INFORMATION
Additional Information
Yaroslav Gofnung earned his Bachelor's in Science from the University of Southern California (USC). He then continued on at USC for his Medical Degree, Internal Medicine residency as well as specialty training in Endocrinology. He received Board Certification in both Internal Medicine and Endocrinology. For the last six years, Dr. Gofnung was in private practice in North Hollywood and Tarzana practicing Endocrinology, treating hormone related disorders, before recently joining the UCLA Health System.

Dr. Gofnung is well versed in the many aspects of hormone-related problems, such as Diabetes and Thyroid conditions. To help address the rapid rise in the incidence of Diabetes, Dr. Gofnung has particular expertise in the complex care that is required by optimizing tailored treatment methods for each individual patient. Dr. Gofnung has kept abreast of the latest strategies for Thyroid disorders, with particular interest in Thyroid cancer treatment. Other areas of specialty include Osteoporosis, Sexual Dysfunction and Metabolic Disturbances, to name a few.

When he is not practicing medicine, Dr. Gofnung spends his time playing with Legos, coloring pictures and reading with his children. He enjoys to travel, read, and to participate in various outdoor activities.

Dr. Gofnung is fluent in both Russian and Spanish.

Links
http://uclahealth.org/WestlakeVillage
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