Overview
Tien Ko is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Ko is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 109 peer reviewed articles.
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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- OTHER MEDICAID
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
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Locations
5656 Kelley St, Houston, TX 77026
5656 Kelley St Ste 2, Houston, TX 77026
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. Tien Ko
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Tien Ko?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Tien Ko by calling their office at 713-566-5100. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Tien Ko a top-rated expert for Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Tien Ko is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hernia, 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. Tien Ko specialize in?
While Dr. Tien Ko is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Hereditary Pancreatitis, and Gallbladder Removal. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Tien Ko participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Tien Ko has published 109 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Tien Ko's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Tien Ko accept my insurance?
Dr. Tien Ko accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-566-5100 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
- Distinguished
- Hereditary PancreatitisDr. Ko isDistinguished. Learn about Hereditary Pancreatitis.
- HerniaDr. Ko isDistinguished. Learn about Hernia.
- Advanced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Ko isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Ko isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Chronic PancreatitisDr. Ko isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Pancreatitis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Ko isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Gallbladder RemovalDr. Ko isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Removal.
- GallstonesDr. Ko isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Experienced
- AppendectomyDr. Ko isExperienced. Learn about Appendectomy.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Ko isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Ko isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Ko isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- EndoscopyDr. Ko isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- FasciotomyDr. Ko isExperienced. Learn about Fasciotomy.