Dr. Andrew H. Ko
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, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, and 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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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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Locations
1825 Fourth St., Fourth Floor, San Francisco, CA 94158
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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Endocrine Surgery And Oncology Clinic
Dr. Julie Ann Sosa is an endocrine surgeon who specializes in thyroid cancer. She also has expertise in treating adults and children for a variety of benign and malignant endocrine conditions of the thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal glands. She chairs the UCSF Department of Surgery. Sosa's research focuses on developing treatments for advanced thyroid cancer and understanding environmental factors that can raise a person's risk for the disease. She also has published extensively on predictors of optimal patient outcomes following a variety of cancer-based procedures. Sosa earned her medical degree at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where she also completed the Halsted residency in general surgery and served as chief resident. She completed a fellowship in clinical research with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation at Johns Hopkins, where she was also assistant chief of service and an instructor. She has a master's degree in human sciences from the University of Oxford. Prior to joining UCSF, she was chief of endocrine surgery at Duke University, and held leadership positions at the Duke Cancer Institute and Duke Clinical Research Institute. Sosa is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. She is the elected editor-in-chief of the World Journal of Surgery, and had previous positions as deputy editor of JAMA Surgery and associate editor of the Journal of Surgical Research. She serves on the editorial boards of seven medical journals, including the Annals of Surgery, Surgery, Annals of Surgical Oncology, Endocrine and International Journal of Endocrine Oncology. She serves on the boards of the Society of Surgical Oncology, International Thyroid Oncology Group, Association for Academic Surgery Foundation and American Thyroid Association, where she is also treasurer. She is the Leon Goldman, MD Distinguished Professor of Surgery at UCSF. Sosa was born in Montréal and raised in upstate New York. Dr. Sosa is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy. Dr. Sosa is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery. Dr. Sosa is currently accepting new patients.
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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 Familial 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.
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- 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.
- 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.