Research Interests: Dr. Ko is interested in utilizing epidemiological approaches to explore mechanisms contributing to disparities in surgical access and outcomes; and in investigating health policies targeting these mechanisms to mitigate surgical disparities. 

  • MD - UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA 
  • MPH - Chronic Disease Epidemiology, Yale School of Public Health, New Haven, CT
  • Residency in General Surgery - UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA