
Overview
Dr. Andrew H. Ko is a specialist in digestive system cancers. He provides compassionate and individualized care for patients with cancers of the pancreas, stomach and esophagus. In research, Ko has long been active in developing and evaluating new treatments for gastrointestinal cancers, including molecularly targeted agents and immune-based therapies. Ko earned an undergraduate degree in applied mathematics and biology at Brown University. He earned his medical degree at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in internal medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School, and completed a fellowship in medical oncology at Stanford University. He joined UCSF in 2001.
Dr. Ko is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stomach Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreatic Cancer, and Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
Dr. Ko is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med/Medical Oncology, Medical Oncology. Dr. Ko is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1825 Fourth St., Fourth Floor, San Francisco, CA 94158
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Ko has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Andrew H. Ko
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Andrew H. Ko?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Andrew H. Ko by calling their office at 415-353-9888. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Andrew H. Ko a top-rated expert for Stomach Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Andrew H. Ko is classified as an Distinguished expert for Stomach Cancer, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Andrew H. Ko specialize in?
While Dr. Andrew H. Ko is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Stomach Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, and Pancreatic Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.
Does Dr. Andrew H. Ko accept my insurance?
Dr. Andrew H. Ko accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-9888 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Ko isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Ko isDistinguished. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- Pancreatic Ductal AdenocarcinomaDr. Ko isDistinguished. Learn about Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma.
- Stomach CancerDr. Ko isDistinguished. Learn about Stomach Cancer.
- Advanced
- Ampullary CancerDr. Ko isAdvanced. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.
- Breast CancerDr. Ko isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
- Colorectal CancerDr. Ko isAdvanced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Colorectal Cancer
- Familial Prostate CancerDr. Ko isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Prostate Cancer.
- Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma
- Gallbladder CancerDr. Ko isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Cancer.
- Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
- Lynch SyndromeDr. Ko isAdvanced. Learn about Lynch Syndrome.
- MesenchymomaDr. Ko isAdvanced. Learn about Mesenchymoma.
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Ko isAdvanced. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- Paget Disease of the Breast
- PancreatoblastomaDr. Ko isAdvanced. Learn about Pancreatoblastoma.
- Prostate CancerDr. Ko isAdvanced. Learn about Prostate Cancer.
- Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma
- Experienced
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Ko isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Alveolar Soft Part SarcomaDr. Ko isExperienced. Learn about Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma.
- Anal CancerDr. Ko isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Appendix CancerDr. Ko isExperienced. Learn about Appendix Cancer.
- Bladder CancerDr. Ko isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Cancer.
- Bone TumorDr. Ko isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- BRCA Positive Breast CancerDr. Ko isExperienced. Learn about BRCA Positive Breast Cancer.
- Desmoid TumorDr. Ko isExperienced. Learn about Desmoid Tumor.
- Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Ko isExperienced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- Epithelioid SarcomaDr. Ko isExperienced. Learn about Epithelioid Sarcoma.
- Fibrolamellar CarcinomaDr. Ko isExperienced. Learn about Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.
- FibrosarcomaDr. Ko isExperienced. Learn about Fibrosarcoma.
- GanglioneuroblastomaDr. Ko isExperienced. Learn about Ganglioneuroblastoma.
- GanglioneuromaDr. Ko isExperienced. Learn about Ganglioneuroma.
- Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET)
- Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
- GlucagonomaDr. Ko isExperienced. Learn about Glucagonoma.
- HER2 Negative Breast CancerDr. Ko isExperienced. Learn about HER2 Negative Breast Cancer.
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Ko isExperienced. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Large-Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Ko isExperienced. Learn about Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- LiposarcomaDr. Ko isExperienced. Learn about Liposarcoma.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Ko isExperienced. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Lung CancerDr. Ko isExperienced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Malignant Mixed Mullerian TumorDr. Ko isExperienced. Learn about Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor.
- Muscle Invasive Bladder CancerDr. Ko isExperienced. Learn about Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.
- Myxoid LiposarcomaDr. Ko isExperienced. Learn about Myxoid Liposarcoma.
- Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
- Ovarian CancerDr. Ko isExperienced. Learn about Ovarian Cancer.
- Ovarian CarcinosarcomaDr. Ko isExperienced. Learn about Ovarian Carcinosarcoma.
- Pancreatic Islet Cell TumorDr. Ko isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor.
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Ko isExperienced. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Ko isExperienced. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)
- Pseudomyxoma PeritoneiDr. Ko isExperienced. Learn about Pseudomyxoma Peritonei.
- Rhabdoid TumorDr. Ko isExperienced. Learn about Rhabdoid Tumor.
- Rhabdoid Tumor Predisposition Syndrome
- RhabdomyosarcomaDr. Ko isExperienced. Learn about Rhabdomyosarcoma.
- Rhabdomyosarcoma EmbryonalDr. Ko isExperienced. Learn about Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal.
- Sertoli-Leydig Cell TumorDr. Ko isExperienced. Learn about Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumor.
- Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)Dr. Ko isExperienced. Learn about Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC)
- Squamous Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Ko isExperienced. Learn about Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- Synovial SarcomaDr. Ko isExperienced. Learn about Synovial Sarcoma.
- Testicular Yolk Sac TumorDr. Ko isExperienced. Learn about Testicular Yolk Sac Tumor.
- Urothelial CancerDr. Ko isExperienced. Learn about Urothelial Cancer.
- Virilizing Ovarian TumorDr. Ko isExperienced. Learn about Virilizing Ovarian Tumor.