Summary

Dr. Karen Ho treats aortic aneurysm repair and aortic dissection and performs Doppler ultrasound, practicing vascular surgery and cardiovascular surgery. She is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital and has 23 years of experience.

She completed her residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital in 2011 and her fellowship there in 2013, and trained at Harvard Medical School. She sees patients in Lake Forest and Chicago, Illinois.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3
  • 23 years of experience
  • 20 insurance plans accepted
  • Brigham and Womens Hospital
  • 2 specialties
  • 26 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Karen J. Ho has 2 locations

Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute of Northwestern

1000 N Westmoreland Rd Pavilion B, Level 1Lake Forest, IL 60045

Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute of Northwestern

675 N St Clair St Galter Pavilion, Ste 19-100Chicago, IL 60611

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23 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience 44 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Chinese, English, Spanish
Lake Forest , ILNorthbrook , ILChicago , ILChicago , IL
Med School: Harvard Medical School Med School: University of the Witwatersrand Med School: Medical College of Wisconsin Med School: New York University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Karen J. Ho

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicare
  • Amita Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois - Federal Employees Program
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Humana
  • Humana - PPO
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • North Shore LIJ CareConnect
  • North Shore LIJ CareConnect - IPA
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Karen J. Ho has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Karen J. Ho has the following 26 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Arteriosclerosis (Arterial Disease)
  • Calcinosis
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Diabetes Complications
  • Esophagus Cancer (Esophogeal Neoplasm)
  • Gallstones (Cholelithiasis)
  • Glandular Cancer (Adenocarcinoma)
  • Heart Cancer
  • Hematoma
  • Hyperlipidemias
  • Kidney Transplant (Renal Transplant)
  • Lipoma
  • Liver Cancer
  • Lung Cancer
  • Lung Cancer (Pleural Neoplasms)
  • Lymphatic Metastasis
  • Mediastinum Cancer (Mediastinal Neoplasm)
  • Pulmonary Embolism
  • Recurrence
  • Squamous Cell Carcinoma
  • Thoracic Cancer
  • Varicose Veins
  • Vascular Malformations
  • Vascular Surgeon
  • Vascular Surgical Procedures

Certifications, License, & Education

23 Years Experience

Karen J. Ho holds an expired medical license in the state of Illinois.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Illinois that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Brigham and Womens Hospital in 2013.

Residency

Completed their residency at Brigham and Womens Hospital in 2011.

Medical School

Graduated from Harvard Medical School in 2003.

NPI Number

Karen J. Ho's NPI number is 1013079367.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Karen Ho accepting new patients?
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Does Karen Ho accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Karen Ho accepts on their Vitals profile.
Where is Karen Ho's office located?
Karen Ho's office is located at 1000 N Westmoreland Rd Pavilion B, Level 1, Lake Forest, IL, 60045.
Which hospitals is Karen Ho affiliated with?
Karen Ho is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
How can I make an appointment with Karen Ho?
You can find contact information for Karen Ho here on Vitals.

Data Sources

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  • State medical licensing boards
  • Healthcare system and provider network data

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