Dr. Francisco Antonio Durazo MD
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
200 Medical Plaza #214,365,530,420,120 Los Angeles CA, 90095About
Dr. Francisco Durazo is a gastroenterologist practicing in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Durazo 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. Durazo performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
State of México University MD
Universidad Autonoma Del Estado De Mexico, Facultad De Medicina 1981
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Transplant Hepatology- 2006
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology- 1993
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Severe hepatotoxicity associated with the use of weight loss diet supplements containing ma huang or usnic acid.
- Intraductal oncocytic papillary neoplasm of the liver: case and review of a rare variant.
- Factors associated with progression to hepatocellular carcinoma and to death from liver complications in patients with HBsAg-positive cirrhosis.
- Endoscopic treatment with multiple stents for post-liver-transplantation nonanastomotic biliary strictures.
- Endoscopic treatment of postorthotopic liver transplantation anastomotic biliary strictures with maximal stent therapy (with video).
- A comparison of hepatitis B viral markers of patients in different clinical stages of chronic infection.
Clinical Trials
Awards
- 2010-2012 Southern California Super Doctors
- 2009 Southern California Super Doctors 2008
- 2007 Los Angeles Super Doctors
Treatments
- Gastrointestinal Problems (stomach & Intestines)
Fellowships
- Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology, USC University Hospital 1990
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