Elizabeth Ko, MD

Elizabeth Ko, MD

  • Internal Medicine
Average rating: 4.9
 
West Washington Internal Medicine | 11303 West Washington Boulevard, Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90066

About

Elizabeth Ko, MD is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine of the David Geffen School of Medicine and the Medical Director of the UCLA Health Integrative Medicine Collaborative. She received a Bachelor's degree in Physiological Science from UCLA and a medical degree from the University of Miami. She completed her Internal Medicine residency and Chief residency, with a focus on primary care, at Brown University. Dr. Ko completed a fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine, yoga teacher training at Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health as well as the Medical Acupuncture for Physicians course through the Helms Medical Institute. An avid home cook, Dr. Ko spent one year cooking in Los Angeles restaurants including Spago Beverly Hills and A.O.C. She is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Integrative Medicine and is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. Dr. Ko sees patients for preventive care and chronic disease management, blending traditional medical approaches with integrative methods including nutrition, stress management and acupuncture. Dr. Ko writes the national syndicated column, "Ask The Doctors."

Languages

English

Education

Fellowship

Integrative Medicine, University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine, 2017

Residencies

Chief Resident, Rhode Island Hospital, 2015
Internal Medicine, Rhode Island Hospital, 2014

Internship

Internal Medicine, Rhode Island Hospital, 2012

Degree

MD, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, 2011

Recognitions

  • Super Doctors® Southern California Rising Stars, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

Areas of Focus

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
  • L.A. Care
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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Recognitions

  • Super Doctors® Southern California Rising Stars, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

Reviews

Overall Rating:
4.9
165 total ratings | 92 reviews
5.0
October 26, 2024
Dr. Ko was informative, succinct, and supportive.
5.0
October 25, 2024
Always a pleasure to see Dr Elizabeth Ko She is very knowledgeable and kind
5.0
October 25, 2024
Dr. Ko gives good medical/heath advise. Very knowledgeable:)
5.0
October 25, 2024
She’s efficient, care anbout my health and straight forward. I love her
5.0
October 24, 2024
Dr. Ko is always professional, efficient and thorough.