Summary

Dr. Ara Ko is a surgeon specializing in surgery and trauma surgery. She earned her medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine and brings 13 years of experience to her practice. Dr. Ko speaks English fluently.

Dr. Ko practices at Cedars-Sinai General Surgery in Los Angeles, California. She treats patients with conditions such as electrolyte imbalances, acute kidney injuries, and closed head injuries. Her procedural expertise includes therapeutic hypothermia, chest imaging studies, and chest X-rays to help diagnose and monitor patient conditions.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 13 years of experience
  • 47 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Tufts University School Of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Cedars-Sinai General Surgery - Los Angeles

8635 W 3rd St Ste 770Los Angeles, CA 90048
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English
Los Angeles , CAWest Hollywood , CAPasadena , CASANTA MONICA , CA
Med School: Tufts University School Of Medicine Med School: Medical College Of Wisconsin Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla Med School: Wake Forest School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ara Ko

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • AmeriHealth
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • Bright Health
  • CalOptima
  • Cigna
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • GEMCare Health Plan
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mercy Care
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • PacificSource Health Plans
  • Positive Health Care
  • Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Ara Ko has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Ara Ko has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • General Surgery
  • Surgical Critical Care (surgery)
  • Trauma Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

13 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Tufts University School Of MedicineGraduated in 2013

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Ara Ko's office located?
Dr. Ara Ko's office is located at 8635 W 3rd St Ste 770, Los Angeles, CA, 90048.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ara Ko?
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Does Dr. Ara Ko accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Ara Ko accepts on their Vitals profile.
What languages does Dr. Ara Ko speak?
Dr. Ara Ko speaks English.
Does Dr. Ara Ko accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Ara Ko has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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