Dr. Takakazu Fukumura MD
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
512 Ahakea Street Honolulu HI, 96816About
Dr. Takakazu Fukumura is a gastroenterologist practicing in Honolulu, HI. Dr. Fukumura specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Fukumura performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Keio Gijuku Univ, Sch of Med, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan 1953
Keio University School of Medicine 1953
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