Summary

Dr. Nerissa Ko is a neurologist who focuses on treating conditions affecting the brain and blood vessels. She earned her medical degree from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and completed her residency at UCSF Medical Center. With over three decades of clinical experience, Dr. Ko brings extensive expertise to her practice. She is fluent in Tagalog, Spanish, and English.

Dr. Ko is affiliated with UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights and sees patients at locations in San Mateo and San Francisco, California. She specializes in caring for patients who have experienced strokes and manages carotid artery disease. Her expertise includes performing Doppler ultrasound and carotid artery ultrasound to evaluate blood flow. She also provides advanced treatments like therapeutic hypothermia for patients with serious neurological conditions.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 31 years of experience
  • 54 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Tagalog, Spanish, English
  • Ucsf Medical Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Nerissa U. Ko has 3 locations

San Mateo Primary and Specialty Care

1100 Park Pl Ste 100San Mateo, CA 94403

Stroke Clinic

400 Parnassus Ave # 8San Francisco, CA 94143

HHT Center of Excellence

185 Berry St Ste 180San Francisco, CA 94107

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NeurologyNeurologyNeurologyNeurology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
31 Years of Experience 21 Years of Experience 11 Years of Experience 23 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Tagalog, Spanish, English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
San Mateo , CASan Antonio , TXEmeryville , CAPalo Alto , CA
Med School: UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII JOHN A BURNS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Med School: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Med School: University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School Med School: University Of Rochester School Of Medicine & Dentistry
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Nerissa U. Ko

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alameda Alliance for Health
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AllCare Health
  • AllCare Health - IPA
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • CalOptima - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Central California Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Chinese Community Health Plan
  • Cigna
  • Empire Plan
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan - Medicare
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Plan of San Mateo
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Prominence Health Plan
  • Regence BlueShield
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Sutter Health Plus
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Western Health Advantage
  • Western Health Advantage - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Nerissa U. Ko has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Nerissa U. Ko has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Brain Aneurysm
  • Brain Arteriovenous Malformation (Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations)
  • Electromyography
  • Epilepsy
  • Headache
  • Intracranial Hemorrhages
  • Intracranial Vasospasm
  • Migraine Disorder
  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  • Nerve Conduction Studies
  • Neurologist
  • Ruptured Aneurysm
  • Stroke

Certifications, License, & Education

31 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Ucsf Medical Center

Medical School

UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII JOHN A BURNS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
University Of Hawaii At ManoaGraduated in 1995

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Nerissa Ko's office located?
Dr. Nerissa Ko's office is located at 1100 Park Pl Ste 100, San Mateo, CA, 94403.
What languages does Dr. Nerissa Ko speak?
Dr. Nerissa Ko speaks Tagalog, Spanish, and English.
Which hospitals is Dr. Nerissa Ko affiliated with?
Dr. Nerissa Ko is affiliated with Ucsf Helen Diller Medical Center At Parnassus Heights.
Does Dr. Nerissa Ko accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Nerissa Ko accepts on their Vitals profile.
Is Dr. Nerissa Ko accepting new patients?
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