Gregory Ku

MD PhD

Endocrinologist
Diabetes researcher and poor golfer

Dr. Gregory Ku is an endocrinologist who cares for patients with all types of diabetes.

Ku’s research focuses on the beta cells of the pancreas, which normally produce insulin but are either destroyed or dysfunctional in type 1 and type 2 diabetes. In order to better treat diabetes, he investigates how to improve beta cell function, survival and proliferation.

Ku earned his doctorate in biomedical sciences as well as his medical degree in the UCSF Medical Scientist Training Program. He completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in diabetes, endocrinology and metabolism at UCSF. He is a member of the American Diabetes Association.

  • Education

    UCSF, PhD, Biomedical Sciences, 2004

    UCSF School of Medicine, 2002

  • Residencies

    UCSF, Internal Medicine, 2006

  • Fellowships

    UCSF, Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2011

  • Board Certifications

    Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism, American Board of Internal Medicine

  • Academic Title

    Associate Professor

Diabetes is a hard disease to live with. I hope to make it easier.

Conditions I specialize in

Where I see patients (1)

    My reviews

    4.9

    Overall Experience
    41 Ratings
    About our process
    Nov 28, 2024
    I have a team of physicians at UCSF that look after me post an experimental procedure many years back. Dr Ku joined the team a couple years ago after my previous endocrinologist stopped listening He is through and listens and my blood sugar level are in control and without insulin success!!
    Sep 18, 2024
    Doctor KU is fantastic, I have total confidence in him and I greatly appreciate his Doctor/ patient philosophy. The BEST.
    Jun 02, 2024
    Dr. Ku is an excellent physician that explained everything in detail and answered all of my questions during the virtual visit.
    Mar 07, 2024
    Dr Ku's compassion and knowledge is impressive. He always takes the time to listen.
    Nov 29, 2023
    Good
    Mar 29, 2023
    He understood my case, my needs and my medications.

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