Summary

Dr. Helen Kuo is a urologist and surgeon with 22 years of experience treating conditions affecting the urinary system and performing surgical procedures. She earned her medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine and has built extensive expertise in helping patients with complex urological conditions. Dr. Kuo is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing her to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Kuo practices at multiple locations throughout the Boise and Nampa areas in Idaho, including Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center and St. Lukes Boise Medical Center. She is affiliated with Saint Lukes Rehabilitation Hospital. Her clinical focus includes treating kidney stones and urinary incontinence in both men and women. She performs diagnostic urine testing and creatinine clearance tests to evaluate kidney function. Patients rate Dr. Kuo 3.8 out of 5 stars on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • 3.8
  • 22 years of experience
  • 49 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Indiana University School Of Medicine
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 23 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Flexible scheduling

Office Locations

Dr. Helen Jia Ru Kuo has 3 locations

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Med School: Indiana University School Of Medicine Med School: Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara Facultad De Medicina Med School: University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of Medicine Med School: University Of California Irvine College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Helen Jia Ru Kuo

  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Allegiance Life and Health
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross of Idaho
  • Blue Cross of Idaho - HMO
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • First Choice Health
  • GEHA
  • GEHA - PPO
  • Group Health Cooperative
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • McLaren Health Plan
  • MDwise
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MediGold
  • Meritain Health
  • Moda Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optum Health
  • PacificSource Health Plans
  • PacificSource Health Plans - Medicare
  • Providence Health Plans
  • Regence BlueShield
  • Regence BlueShield of Idaho
  • Regence BlueShield of Idaho - HMO
  • SelectHealth
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Helen Jia Ru Kuo has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Helen Jia Ru Kuo has the following 23 areas of expertise

  • Bladder inflammation (Pyelocystitis)
  • Bladder Issues
  • Bladder Removal (Cystectomy)
  • Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
  • Elevated Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA)
  • Enlarged Prostate (Prostatic Hyperplasia)
  • Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
  • Kidney Cancer (Renal Cell Carcinoma)
  • Kidney Stones
  • Kidney Stones (Nephrolithiasis)
  • Neurogenic Urinary Bladder
  • Overactive Urinary Bladder
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Prostatism (Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms)
  • Prostatitis
  • Surgery
  • Testicular Cancer (Seminoma)
  • Urinary Incontinence
  • Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)
  • Urologic Cancer
  • Urologic Diseases
  • Urologic Emergencies
  • Vasectomy

Certifications, License, & Education

22 Years Experience

Dr. Helen Jia Ru Kuo holds an active medical license in the state of Idaho.

Medical License

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

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 2004.

NPI Number

Dr. Kuo's NPI number is 1346407921.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Helen Kuo's office located?
Dr. Helen Kuo's office is located at 1055 N Curtis Rd, Boise, ID, 83706.
What languages does Dr. Helen Kuo speak?
Dr. Helen Kuo speaks English and Spanish.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Helen Kuo?
You can find contact information for Dr. Helen Kuo here on Vitals.
Which hospitals is Dr. Helen Kuo affiliated with?
Dr. Helen Kuo is affiliated with Saint Lukes Rehabilitation Hospital.
Does Dr. Helen Kuo accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Helen Kuo accepts on their Vitals profile.

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