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Dr. Lauren Ficks, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism*
4.2 (16)
Map Pin Small Ventura, CA
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Lauren Ficks, MD

Dr. Lauren Ficks, MD is an Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Specialist in Ventura, CA. They specialize in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, has 34 years of experience, and is board certified in Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology. They graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Los Robles Regional Medical Center, Adventist Health Simi Valley, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, St. John's Regional Medical Center, Community Memorial Hospital San Buenaventura, Marian Regional Medical Center and Ojai Valley Community Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Ficks an average 4.2 star rating.

Dr. Ficks works at Practice in Ventura, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Vitamin D Deficiency, Vitamin_Deficiency and Osteopenia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Ficks' Office Locations

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    2772 Johnson Dr Ste 100, Ventura, CA 93003 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 642-1430

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Los Robles Regional Medical Center
  • Adventist Health Simi Valley
  • Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
  • St. John's Regional Medical Center
  • Community Memorial Hospital San Buenaventura
  • Marian Regional Medical Center
  • Ojai Valley Community Hospital

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Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin_Deficiency
Osteopenia
Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
Autoimmune Thyroiditis
Benign Pituitary Gland Tumor
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Dyslipidemia
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Goiter
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Growth Hormone Deficiency
Hashimoto's Disease
Hyperlipidemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypogonadism
Hypoparathyroidism
Hypopituitarism
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypothalamus Cancer
Hypothyroidism
Joint Pain
Lipid Disorders
Morbid Obesity
Obesity
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Osteoporosis
Overweight
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Primary Hyperparathyroidism
Proteinuria
Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
Thyroid Cyst
Thyroid Nodule
Thyroiditis
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Continuous Glucose Monitoring
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Acanthosis Nigricans
Acne
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Acromegaly and Gigantism
ADHD and-or ADD
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Adrenal Gland Diseases
Adrenal Incidentaloma
Adrenal Insufficiency
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anemia
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Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Atherosclerosis
Atrophic Vaginitis
Autoimmune Diseases
Back Pain
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Benign Tumor
Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bone Disorders
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Cancer
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Pain
Confusion
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)
Constipation
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Craniopharyngioma
Cushing's Syndrome
Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Dizziness
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Euthyroid Sick Syndrome
Excessive Sweating
Female Infertility
Fibromyalgia
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Genital Herpes
Gestational Diabetes
Gout
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Graves' Disease
Gynecomastia
Hair Loss
Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hypertension
Hyperthyroidism
Hypoglycemia
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Insomnia
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Intertrigo
Iodine Deficiency
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Kidney Disease
Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipedema
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Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Male Infertility
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Menstrual Migraine
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Nausea
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Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteomalacia
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Perimenopause
Pheochromocytoma
Pinched Nerve in Back
Plantar Fasciitis
Pneumonia
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postherpetic Neuralgia
Potassium Deficiency
Precocious Puberty
Pregestational Diabetes Mellitus
Purpura
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Radiculopathy
Rash
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Retina Diseases
Rickets
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Sarcoidosis
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Secondary Hypertension
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shortness of Breath
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sinus Bradycardia
Skin Ulcer
Sleep Apnea
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Subacute Thyroiditis
Symptomatic Menopause
Testicular Dysfunction
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Disease
Thyroid Goiter
Thyrotoxicosis
Thyrotoxicosis Factitia
Tobacco Use Disorder
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Turner Syndrome
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Valley Fever
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Vitamin B Deficiency
Wheezing
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ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Cholesterol Screening
Dexamethasone Suppression Test
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dynamic Endocrine Function Test
Immunization Administration
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Thyroid Hormone Replacement
Thyroid Nodule Evaluation
Thyroid Scan
Thyroid Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Water Deprivation Test
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    4.2
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    Specialties*
    • Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

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    Years of Experience
    • 34 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
    Languages Spoken
    NPI Number
    • 1609912666
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Cedars Sinai Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • University of California-Los Angeles
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Lauren Ficks, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Ficks is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Ficks has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Ficks has seen patients for Vitamin D Deficiency, Vitamin_Deficiency and Osteopenia, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Ficks on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    16 patients have reviewed Dr. Ficks. The overall rating for this provider is 4.2. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Ficks.

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