Overview
Ara Ko is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Ko is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Cholecystitis, Splenectomy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 131 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
8635 W 3rd St Ste 795W Ofc West, Los Angeles, CA 90048
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ara Ko
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ara Ko?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ara Ko by calling their office at 310-423-8350. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ara Ko a top-rated expert for Retroperitoneal Inflammation?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ara Ko is classified as an Advanced expert for Retroperitoneal Inflammation, 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. Ara Ko specialize in?
While Dr. Ara Ko is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gastrointestinal Perforation, and Cholecystitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Ara Ko participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ara Ko has published 131 articles and abstracts on conditions like Retroperitoneal Inflammation. You can view a list of Dr. Ara Ko's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Ara Ko accept my insurance?
Dr. Ara Ko accepts most major insurance plans, including Wellcare. We recommend calling the office directly at 310-423-8350 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
- Advanced
- CholecystitisDr. Ko isAdvanced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- Gastrointestinal Perforation
- Retroperitoneal Inflammation
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Ko isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Aortic DissectionDr. Ko isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- AppendectomyDr. Ko isExperienced. Learn about Appendectomy.
- AppendicitisDr. Ko isExperienced. Learn about Appendicitis.
- Breast Cancer in MenDr. Ko isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer in Men.
- CellulitisDr. Ko isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.