
Overview
Dr. Ho joined Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in September, 2017. Dr. Ho is a Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO) Breast Oncology Fellowship trained breast surgeon. She completed her Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship at the John Wayne Cancer Institute in Santa Monica, CA. During her fellowship, she also trained at the University of California, Los Angles (UCLA). This prestigious fellowship afforded Dr. Ho the opportunity to conduct cutting edge clinical research while performing innovative surgeries including: oncoplastic breast surgery, skin sparing and nipple sparing mastectomies, arm port placement for chemotherapy, cryoablation, and intraoperative radiation therapy.Dr. Ho began her journey to medicine through engineering. She obtained her Bachelor's Degree at the California Institute of Technology and a Master's Degree in Engineering at UCLA. After a successful career as a software engineer, she returned to school to complete her medical degree at Wayne State University in Detroit, MI where she was the President of the Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association.Her engineering training contributed to her attention to detail and technical precision, leading her to pursue a career in surgery. She completed her general surgery residency at the Nassau University Medical Center in New York where she conducted research focusing on patient outcomes in trauma care.She is an active member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons, the Society of Surgical Oncology, the American College of Surgeons, the American Medical Association and the TARGIT Collaborative Group. Dr. Ho is Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery.Outside of work, Dr. Ho enjoys spending time with family, travelling, outdoor activities, cooking, gardening, and water sports.
Dr. Ho is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Lymphadenectomy.
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Locations
6111 E Arbor Ave, Mesa, AZ 85206
3686 S Rome St, Gilbert, AZ 85297
10238 E Hampton Ave Ste 406, Mesa, AZ 85209
Ironwood Physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Emily Ho
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Emily Ho?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Emily Ho by calling their office at 480-981-1445. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Emily Ho a top-rated expert for Paget Disease of the Breast?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Emily Ho is classified as an Advanced expert for Paget Disease of the Breast, 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. Emily Ho specialize in?
While Dr. Emily Ho is a General Practice, they have specific expertise in Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, and Angiosarcoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Practice.
Does Dr. Emily Ho accept my insurance?
Dr. Emily Ho accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 480-981-1445 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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- AngiosarcomaDr. Ho isAdvanced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Breast CancerDr. Ho isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Breast LumpDr. Ho isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Lump.
- Inflammatory Breast Cancer
- Intraductal PapillomaDr. Ho isAdvanced. Learn about Intraductal Papilloma.
- Paget Disease of the Breast
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- BRCA Positive Breast CancerDr. Ho isExperienced. Learn about BRCA Positive Breast Cancer.
- Breast Cancer in MenDr. Ho isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer in Men.
- Breast Enlargement In MalesDr. Ho isExperienced. Learn about Breast Enlargement In Males.
- Breast InfectionDr. Ho isExperienced. Learn about Breast Infection.
- FibroadenomaDr. Ho isExperienced. Learn about Fibroadenoma.
- Fibrocystic Breast DiseaseDr. Ho isExperienced. Learn about Fibrocystic Breast Disease.



