Summary

Dr. Tien Ko is a surgeon with four decades of experience providing comprehensive surgical care. He earned his medical degree from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and has been practicing for 40 years. Dr. Ko is fluent in English.

Dr. Ko practices at LBJ Hospital in Houston, Texas. He specializes in treating conditions such as chronic kidney disease, acute cholecystitis, and heart failure. His expertise includes performing essential diagnostic tests like complete blood counts and basic metabolic panels, along with providing sedation services for patient comfort during procedures. Patients consistently rate Dr. Ko highly, giving him an average score of 5.0 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 40 years of experience
  • 8 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Tien C. Ko

6414 Fannin St Ste G150Houston, TX 77030

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Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
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Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla Med School: UT McGovern Medical School Med School: University of Alabama School of Medicine, Birmingham, Alabama Med School: Tulane University School of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Tien C. Ko

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Community Health Choice
  • Humana
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Texas Children's Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Tien C. Ko has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Tien C. Ko has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • General Surgeon
  • Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)

Certifications, License, & Education

40 Years Experience

Tien C. Ko holds an expired medical license in the state of Texas.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Texas that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla in 1986.

NPI Number

Tien C. Ko's NPI number is 1649379629.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What languages does Tien Ko speak?
Tien Ko speaks English.
Is Tien Ko accepting new patients?
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Where is Tien Ko's office located?
Tien Ko's office is located at 6414 Fannin St Ste G150, Houston, TX, 77030.
Does Tien Ko accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Tien Ko has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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