Overview
Board-certified in family practice, Peter Ko, MD, has been a physician since 1996. He sees patients ages 7 and up at Saint Joseph Medical Group – Primary Care.He was inspired to become a physician by a desire to take care of people, and chose family medicine as a specialty because it offers an opportunity to treat a broad spectrum of diseases and patients. In his approach to care, Dr. Ko strives to be accessible to his patients, and said he demonstrates humankindness by being “compassionate and present in their time of need.”Dr. Ko received his professional education from the University of Chicago, earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois, and served his residency at Swedish Covenant Hospital in Chicago. Outside of work, his hobbies include gardening and hiking.
His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.
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3581 Harrodsburg Road, Suite 250, Lexington, KY 40513
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Peter Ko
Is Dr. Peter Ko a top-rated expert for Familial Hypertension?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Peter Ko is classified as an Experienced expert for Familial Hypertension, 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. Peter Ko specialize in?
While Dr. Peter Ko is a Family Medicine, they have specific expertise in Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Family Medicine.
Does Dr. Peter Ko accept my insurance?
Dr. Peter Ko accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly 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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- Chronic CoughDr. Ko isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Cough.
- FaintingDr. Ko isExperienced. Learn about Fainting.
- Familial HypertensionDr. Ko isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypertension.
- Folate DeficiencyDr. Ko isExperienced. Learn about Folate Deficiency.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism
- Hidradenitis SuppurativaDr. Ko isExperienced. Learn about Hidradenitis Suppurativa.