Summary

Dr. Karen Ho is a vascular surgeon and cardiovascular surgeon who graduated from Harvard Medical School. She completed her residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital in 2011, followed by a fellowship at the same prestigious institution in 2013. With 23 years of experience in cardiovascular care, Dr. Ho brings extensive expertise to complex vascular conditions.

Dr. Ho practices at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, with locations in both Chicago and Lake Forest, Illinois. She specializes in treating aortic aneurysms and aortic dissection, conditions that affect the body's main artery. Her expertise includes angioplasty and stent procedures, which help restore blood flow in blocked arteries. Patients have given her an average rating of 3.0 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

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

Office Locations

Dr. 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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Dr. Karen J. Ho, MDDr. Ara K. Pridjian, MDDr. Charles Perrott, MD, FCS SA, FACSDr. Michael S. Vercillo, MD
Vascular SurgeryVascular SurgeryVascular SurgeryThoracic Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.3 
1.2 
23 Years of Experience 53 Years of Experience 19 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Chinese, Spanish, English Speaks English
Lake Forest , ILChicago , ILNorthbrook , ILLake Forest , IL
Med School: Harvard Medical School Med School: Medical College of Wisconsin Med School: University Of The Witwatersrand Faculty Of Health Sciences Med School: Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science Chicago Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. 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

Dr. Karen J. Ho has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. 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

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Brigham and Womens Hospital2013

Residency

Brigham and Womens Hospital2011

Medical School

Harvard Medical SchoolGraduated in 2003

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Karen Ho accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Yes, Dr. Karen Ho accepts virtual/telehealth appointments. Click the virtual visit button on their Vitals profile.
Does Dr. Karen Ho accept my insurance?
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How can I make an appointment with Dr. Karen Ho?
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Where is Dr. Karen Ho's office located?
Dr. Karen Ho's office is located at 1000 N Westmoreland Rd Pavilion B, Level 1, Lake Forest, IL, 60045.
Is Dr. Karen Ho accepting new patients?
Dr. Karen Ho is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Karen Ho's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.

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