Obidiugwu K. Duru, MD, MS

Obidiugwu K. Duru, MD, MS

  • Internal Medicine
Average rating: 5.0
 
Westwood Internal Medicine 200 |

About

Preferred Name: Kenrik Duru

O. Kenrik Duru, MD, MSHS, Professor, Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine, received a Doctorate of Medicine from the University of California San Francisco and a Master of Science in Health Services from the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health. Dr. Duru's research interests include enhancing physical activity among minority seniors and designing interventions to reduce disparities in medication adherence and clinical outcomes among patients with diabetes.

Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certification

Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 1999

Fellowship

Internal Medicine, UCLA School of Medicine, 2003

Residencies

Internal Medicine, Cook County Hospital, 2000
Internal Medicine, University of Chicago Hospitals, 1999

Internship

Internal Medicine, University of Chicago Hospitals, 1997

Degrees

MS, UCLA School of Public Health, 2003
MD, UC San Francisco School of Medicine, 1996

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

Areas of Focus

Research

Interests

Duru's research interests include enhancing physical activity among minority seniors and designing interventions to reduce disparities in medication adherence and clinical outcomes among patients with diabetes.

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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Reviews

Overall Rating:
5.0
40 total ratings | 26 reviews
5.0
August 29, 2025
It was great to have the doctor take the time either me
5.0
August 22, 2025
He is very attentive and caring about my health
5.0
August 22, 2025
Dr. Duru talks to his patients in ways we can understand. He appropriately uses plain everyday words but takes the time for you to understand the medical terms important to your health. He is thorough, efficient and does not waste time. I’m grateful for his care and commitment to good health.
5.0
August 22, 2025
He always knows my case and is well prepared
5.0
August 8, 2025
Perfect