4.6
13 Ratings with 5 written Reviews
Summary
I am a bariatric surgeon with experience managing obesity and related diseases. I specialize in laparoscopic gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy, and I have expertise with lap band and revisional bariatric surgery. I believe in a multidisciplinary approach to healthy weight management, utilizing dietitians, exercise physiologists, and neuropsychologists.
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 34 years of experience
- 28 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English, Spanish
- Graduate Hospital
- 5 written reviews
- 3 specialties
- 4 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Location
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| James Ku, MD | Dr. Anita Kumari Malhotra, MD | Dr. Matthew Evan Spotnitz, MD | Dr. Xingchen Li, MD |
| Bariatric Surgery | Anesthesiology | Diagnostic Radiology | Plastic Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | |||
| 34 Years of Experience | 23 Years of Experience | 16 Years of Experience | 8 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | |||
| Lancaster , PA | Hershey , PA | Bronx , NY | Hershey , PA |
| Med School: Thomas Jefferson University | Med School: Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University | Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons | Med School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by James Ku
Medical Specialties
James Ku has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
James Ku has the following 4 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
34 Years Experience
James Ku holds an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania that expires in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Graduate Hospital in 1997.
Medical School
Graduated from Thomas Jefferson University in 1992.
NPI Number
James Ku's NPI number is 1740240928.
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- James Ku is affiliated with Lancaster General Hospital.
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- James Ku speaks English and Spanish.
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