Andrew L. Ko M.D.
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Andrew L. Ko M.D.
Medical Specialties
- Neurosurgery
- Brain cancer
- Chronic pain
- Epilepsy and seizures
- Movement disorders
- Nerve injury/neuropathy
Locations
Neurological Surgery Clinic at UW Medical Center - Montlake
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center at UW Medical Center - Montlake
Alvord Brain Tumor Center at UW Medical Center - Montlake
Languages
- English
Patient Ratings and Reviews
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Dr Ko was outstanding. Whereas this was our first appointment and in consideration of the complexity of all the issues we talked about Dr Ko gave me a good first step in a direction he believes would be good to go. Completely satisfied with the results of our first appointment.
Dr. Ko took his time addressing my illness and test results. I was so impressed by his kindness, "bedside manner" and knowledge. He took his time addressing my concerns and explained everything in a manner that we could understand. I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Ko.
The Dr was very attentive to my concerns and very thorough with my diagnosis and options moving forward. He answered all of my questions carefully, thoutghfully and in depth. I felt very comfortable and he showed that he cared more about giving quality care rather than rushing through the visit. He was also very pleasant to talk to.
Dr. Ko spent a lot of time discussing my [...]and symptoms. He answered both my questions as the patient and my husbands questions. He was kind, listened well, and I felt very comfortable
Dr KO has been very good at explaining my care and my options
I appreciated Dr. Ko's explanations and respect for my questions.
I would recommend *Dr. Ko to anyone who is dealing with trigeminal neuralgia.
Dr Ko and his entire staff is nurses offices manager, and his nurses assistance were amazing and I would highly recommend to anyone that they consider the Washington University facility their number one choice for any and all medical care. I left there not only confident that my [...] procedure would be handled with the highest medical knowledge and care, but was also Comforted and assured that any questions or needs I may have Dr Ko staff would be available to answer or be concerned to make certain that I was made a priority in providing me with any and all information
Dr. Ko is great at explaining. He fully listens, thinks and replies with great clarity.
[...] and Dr. A L Ko were both exceptional. [...]
Dr Ko, listens and takes time [...] the VERY BEST
[...] We so appreciated Dr. Ko, Andrew [...]so patient in explaining the process and took the time we needed to answer our question.
About Andrew L. Ko
Andrew Ko, M.D., is head of the UW Medicine Functional and Restorative Neurosurgery Program and a neurosurgeon with the Regional Epilepsy Center at Harborview Medical Center and a UW assistant professor of Neurological Surgery.
Dr. Ko specializes in general neurosurgery, functional and restorative neurosurgery, epilepsy and neurosurgery for pain. He strives to create active partnerships with his patients to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Dr. Ko earned his M.D. from University of Illinois, Chicago. His clinical interests include image-guided deep brain stimulation, open and stereotactic minimally-invasive surgery for epilepsy, open and percutaneous treatment of trigeminal neuralgia, functional mapping of the brain and surgery for brain tumors. His research interests include deep brain stimulation, functional neurosurgery, epilepsy and pain.
Personal Interests
Dr. Ko spends his free time enjoying the wonders of the Pacific Northwest, including its culture, food and outdoors. He also enjoys collecting knives.
Education and Training
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Oregon Health & Science UniversityFellowship, 2014, NeurosurgeryResidency, 2012, Neurological SurgeryUW - Dept. of General SurgeryInternship, 2006, General SurgeryUniversity of Illinois College of MedicineMedical education, 2005
Board Certifications
- Neurological Surgery, 2018, American Board of Neurological Surgery