Dr. Francine Kaufman M.D
Endocronologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Endocrinology
4650 W Sunset Blvd Los Angeles CA, 90027Rating
5/5
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Dr. Francine Kaufman is a pediatric endocrinologist practicing in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Kaufman specializes in growth, puberty, diabetes or other disorders related to hormones that produce certain conditions in children and growing young adults. Pediatric endocrinologists possess copious knowledge on hormone chemicals and how they can affect other parts of the body and their functions.
Education and Training
Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science 1976
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Endocrinology
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
Provider Details
Awards
- 1976 Medical School Pediatric Award
- 1975 Alpha Omega Alpha Society
- Board of Trustees Scholastic 1977 Achievement Award
- 1977 CHLA Frances Nunnally Winzer Award For Residents
- 1988 American Diabetes Association, California Affiliate, Youth Services A
- 1989 American Diabetes Association, Los Angeles Chapter, Annette Shapiro V
- 1990 American Diabetes Association, Los Angeles Chapter, Outstanding Leade
- 1994 American Diabetes Association, LA Chapter, President's Award
- 1997 American Diabetes Association California Affiliate, Advocacy Award
- 1998 Jewish Federation of LA Women's Division, Recipient Professional Wome
- 1999 Hadassah Southern California, Women of Distinction Award
- 2000 Distinguished Alumnus, Chicago Medical School
- 2001 Leon Mow Visiting Professor, International Diabetes Institute, Melbou
- 2002 American Diabetes Association, Outstanding Community Service in Reach
- 2003 Recipient of The Woman of Valor Award from the American Diabetes Asso
- 2010-2012 Southern California Super Doctors
- 2011 Top Women Southern California Super Doctors
- 2009 Southern California Super Doctors 2008
- 2007 Los Angeles Super Doctors
- 1983 Phillip E. Rothman Faculty Teaching Award CHLA Morris and Mary Press
Treatments
- Endocrinology
- Diabetes
Professional Memberships
- Member Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences
Fellowships
- Children's Hospital Los Angeles Pediatric Endocrinology
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