Andrew L. Ko M.D.

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Andrew L. Ko M.D.
Medical Specialties
- Neurosurgery
- Brain cancer
- Chronic pain
- Epilepsy and seizure care
- Movement disorder care
- 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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Meeting Dr. Ko was a great experience. He was informative, a good listener, and very professional.
Amazing Dr Ko. The best Dr experience of my life. He's thorough n just outstanding
Dr. Ko was very attentive and had a nice bedside manner
The doctor was very informative and helpful for us to understand the procedure and risks.
Dr. Ko, Awesome!
Dr Ko explained the procedure, the anticipated outcomes weighed against risks, the alternatives to the desired treatment, and what to expect both short- and long-term. (Of course, no promises made). My partner and I both have advanced education and have read a lot about DBS. Dr. Ko was able to gear his messaging to us efficiently and effectively. I have never had a more thorough or kind consultation.
Dr Ko was impatient, harsh, and degrading. I think he was probably very smart and possibly correct about his assessment but he was very unkind and impatient.
Dr. Ko was very detailed in his description of treatment options for my conditions. He explained the process and issues in easy to understand details. He was very patient in answering my questions, and had reviewed my medical records thoroughly prior to our meeting.
The doctor was very attentive. He asked questions to gather information and really listened to what I was saying and asked follow up clarify questions when needed. He shared all the options that were available for my condition and we worked together on a plan to move forward. Excellent visit; very happy.
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.
Before discussing options this wonderful doctor allowed me the opportunity to explain how I am responding to current treatments and what I hope surgery might help me achieve. This made me feel valued as a patient and a person.
Dr. Ko took all the time I needed to discuss the proposed procedure. Never felt rushed.
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. [...]
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, Neurological SurgeryUW - Dept. of 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