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Dr. John Kuo, MD

Dr. John Kuo, MD

Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility*
20+ years of experience

Dr. John Kuo, MD is a reproductive & infertility endocrinologist in Encino, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine in 2000. He is affiliated with Antelope Valley Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

5 Star Rating
Based on 90 reviews 5 Star Rating (90 reviews)

Practice

16055 Ventura Blvd Ste 700 Encino, CA 91436

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Dr. Kuo is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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Dr. Kuo's Reviews

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5.0

90 ratings, 48 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Alex V. – Mar 28, 2025
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Dec 15, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Lee J – Sep 18, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Vaishali V – Sep 03, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dongwei.X – Aug 04, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Minjie L. – Jun 08, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Rose T. – May 14, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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ZoeyZh – May 06, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 10, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jenae – Dec 16, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 11, 2023
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Michael B. – Aug 22, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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Apai – Apr 07, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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Elizabeth H. – Jan 31, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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AC – Jan 29, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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Jan 24, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 09, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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Adian – Oct 03, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 24, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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About Me

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Dr. John Kuo graduated from the Keck school of medicine at the University of Southern California (USC) in 2000. Dr. Kuo continued his medical training with an internship and residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology (Ob/Gyn) at the David Geffen school...read more
  • Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility

  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • Ph.d. Degree From University Of California At Los Angeles

    2011
  • Cedars-sinai Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 2007
  • University Of California At Los Angeles

    Fellowship Hospital, 2007
  • University Of California At Los Angeles

    Residency Hospital, 2004
  • Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 2001
  • University Of California At Los Angeles

    Internship Hospital, 2001
  • University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2000
  • Columbia University Vagelos College Of Physicians And Surgeons

    Undergraduate School, 1993
  • Columbia University

    Undergraduate School, 1993
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Fertility & Reproductive Endocrinology
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  • English

  • Chinese

  • Micevych P, Bondar G, Kuo J. Estrogen actions on neuroendocrine glia., 2010

  • Jain JK, Kuo J, Mishell DR Jr. A comparison of two dosing regimens of intravaginal misoprostol for second-trimester pregnancy termination., 1999

  • Rapkin AJ, Kuo J. Neurotransmitter Physiology: The Basics for Understanding Premenstrual Syndrome., 2007

  • Kuo J, Micevych P. Neurosteroids, trigger of the LH surge., 2012

  • Kuo J, Hamid N, Bondar G, Prossnitz ER, Micevych P. Membrane estrogen receptors stimulate intracellular calcium release and progesterone synthesis in hypothalamic astrocytes., 2010

  • Kuo J. Case #7 - Hypothyroidism; Case #12 - Contraception: Depo-Provera; and Case #16 - Menopause: Osteoporosis Prevention and Treatment., 2007

  • Kuo J, Hariri OR, Micevych P. An interaction of oxytocin receptors with metabotropic glutamate receptors in hypothalamic astrocytes., 2009

  • Jain JK, Kuo J. Pregnancy outcomes with increased clomiphene citrate dose., 2004

  • Jain JK, Nicosia AF, Nucatola DL, Lu JJ, Kuo J, Felix JC. Mifepristone for the prevention of breakthrough bleeding in new starters of depo-medroxyprogesterone acetate., 2003

  • Fassett MJ, Bohn Y, Kuo J, Wing DA. Longitudinal evaluation of activated protein C resistance among normal pregnancies of Hispanic women., 2000

  • Kuo J, Hamid N, Bondar G, Dewing P, Clarkson J, Micevych P. Sex differences in hypothalamic astrocyte response to estradiol stimulation., 2010

  • Kuo J, Hariri OR, Bondar G, Ogi J, Micevych P. Membrane estrogen receptor-alpha interacts with metabotropic glutamate receptor 1a to mobilize intracellular calcium in hypothalamic astrocytes., 2009

  • Kuo J. Membrane estrogen receptor-alpha interacts with metabotropic glutamate receptor 1a to stimulate intracellular calcium release and progesterone synthesis in female hypothalamic astrocytes., 2011

  • Micevych P, Kuo J, Christensen A. Physiology of membrane oestrogen receptor signaling in reproduction., 2009

  • Bondar G, Kuo J, Hamid N, Micevych P. Estradiol-induced estrogen receptor-alpha trafficking., 2009

Dr. Kuo is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

  • Superb Doctor - Rated 10 out of 10, Avvo Inc., 2011

  • Southern California Super Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine, 2010

  • Women's Reproductive Health Research (WRHR) K12 Grant, National Institutes of Health, 2007-2010

  • Southern California Super Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine, 2012

  • America's Top Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Reproductive Endocrinology, Consumer's Research Council of America, 2011

  • Superb Doctor - Rated 10 out of 10, Avvo Inc., 2012

  • America's Top Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Reproductive Endocrinology, Consumer's Research Council of America, 2010

  • America's Top Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Reproductive Endocrinology, Consumer's Research Council of America, 2009

  • Reproductive Scientist Development Program (RSDP) K12 Grant, National Institutes of Health and Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceutic, 2010-2012

  • America's Top Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Reproductive Endocrinology, Consumer's Research Council of America, 2012

  • Southern California Super Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine, 2011

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