Summary

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

Dr. Ko practices at Cedars-Sinai General Surgery in Los Angeles, California. She treats patients with conditions such as electrolyte imbalances, cirrhosis, and lacerations. Her surgical expertise includes performing procedures like therapeutic hypothermia, arterial line placement, and bronchoscopy to help patients recover and heal.

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 Multispecialty - 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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13 Years of Experience 44 Years of Experience 44 Years of Experience 17 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks Arabic, English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
Los Angeles , CALong Beach , CAAnaheim , CALos Angeles , CA
Med School: Tufts University School Of Medicine Med School: Ain Shams University Faculty Of Medicine Med School: University Of California San Diego School Of Medicine Med School: Drexel University College 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

Does Ara Ko accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Ara Ko has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Ara Ko's office located?
Ara Ko's office is located at 8635 W 3rd St Ste 770, Los Angeles, CA, 90048.
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Does Ara Ko accept my insurance?
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