Overview
Benjamin Ko is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois.
Dr. Ko is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Necrosis.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 24 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.
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Locations
5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
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.
1 Clinical Trials
University Of Chicago Medical Center
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Northwestern Memorial Hospital
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Endeavor Health Medical Group
Stuart Sprague, DO, a nephrologist at Endeavor Health, brings decades of clinical experience and research to the care of patients with kidney disease. His work spans rare diseases, mineral metabolism and complex diagnostic challenges. Dr. Sprague is known for a patient-centered approach, especially for those who don’t fit typical treatment algorithms, and he continues to explore innovations in dialysis and artificial kidney development. Dr. Sprague is highly rated in 36 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Hypercalcemia, Milk-Alkali Syndrome, Parathyroidectomy, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Sprague is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Benjamin Ko
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Benjamin Ko?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Benjamin Ko by calling their office at 773-834-9140. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Benjamin Ko a top-rated expert for Chronic Kidney Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Benjamin Ko is classified as an Advanced expert for Chronic Kidney Disease, 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. Benjamin Ko specialize in?
While Dr. Benjamin Ko is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.
Does Dr. Benjamin Ko participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Benjamin Ko has published 24 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chronic Kidney Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Benjamin Ko's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Benjamin Ko accept my insurance?
Dr. Benjamin Ko accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 773-834-9140 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
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Ko isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- Experienced
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Ko isExperienced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS)
- Congenital Nephrotic SyndromeDr. Ko isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome.
- D-Plus Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
- Diabetes Insipidus (DI)Dr. Ko isExperienced. Learn about Diabetes Insipidus (DI).
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Ko isExperienced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).