Summary

Dr. Ara Ko is a surgeon who specializes in surgery and trauma surgery. She earned her medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine and has been practicing for 13 years. Dr. Ko speaks English.

Dr. Ko practices at Cedars-Sinai General Surgery in Los Angeles, California. She treats patients with conditions such as electrolyte imbalances and acute kidney injuries. Her surgical expertise includes procedures like chest imaging and therapeutic hypothermia for critically ill patients.

Overview based on verified provider data

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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Med School: Tufts University School Of Medicine Med School: Wake Forest School Of Medicine Med School: Manila Central Univ-Filemon D Tanchoco Foundation College Of Medicine Med School: Creighton University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by 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

Ara Ko has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Ara Ko has the following 3 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

13 Years Experience

Ara Ko holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Tufts University School Of Medicine in 2013.

NPI Number

Ara Ko's NPI number is 1982061230.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Ara Ko's office located?
Ara Ko's office is located at 8635 W 3rd St Ste 770, Los Angeles, CA, 90048.
What languages does Ara Ko speak?
Ara Ko speaks English.
Does Ara Ko accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Ara Ko accepts on their Vitals profile.
Is Ara Ko accepting new patients?
Ara Ko is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Ara Ko's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ara Ko?
You can find contact information for Ara Ko here on Vitals.

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