Overview
Tien Ko is a General Surgeon in Houston, Texas. Dr. Ko is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Gallbladder Removal, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Ko is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 113 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
5656 Kelley St, Houston, TX 77026
6410 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030
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 C. Ko
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Tien C. Ko?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Tien C. Ko by calling their office at 713-566-4635. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Tien C. Ko a top-rated expert for Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Tien C. 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 C. Ko specialize in?
While Dr. Tien C. 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 C. Ko participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Tien C. Ko has published 113 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Tien C. 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 C. Ko accept my insurance?
Dr. Tien C. Ko accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-566-4635 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.