Jason H. Ko, MD

Jason H. Ko, MD

4.8 
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Primary Specialty

Plastic Surgery

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Duke University School of Medicine - 2004
Internship:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2005
Residency:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2011
Fellowships:
University of Washington - 2012

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Plastic Surgery - Plastic Surgery (Certified)
  • American Board of Plastic Surgery - Surgery of the Hand (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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4.8
4.8 

729 Ratings

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April 29, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ko is very pleasant, professional and extremely knowledgeable about the practice of medicine. I would recommend him with a great deal of confidence.

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April 20, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ko is the best, “hands” down an amazing physician. He is extremely knowledgeable, always backs his findings with research, science and extremely skilled techniques. Combine that with a wonderful bedside manner and you have a top notch Doc.

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April 16, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ko listens and truly cares about your health. I’ve never felt rushed during a visit. His expertise and skill is stellar.

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April 12, 2024

5.0

So far he has a good surgery strategy. Talk to me after the surgery.

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April 10, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ko is very knowledgeable and very kind.

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April 08, 2024

4.0

He has done everything in his power to help regardless of the outcome.

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April 05, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable and thorough. Very good surgeon.

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March 29, 2024

5.0

Dedication, precision, caring

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March 29, 2024

5.0

Dr Ko is very thorough and informative. He takes his time and doesn't try to rush to the next patient. He gives off confidence in what he knows and does which helps to put people at ease even when receiving not so great news.

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March 26, 2024

5.0

excellent expl of surgical procedure

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March 22, 2024

5.0

Personally connecting

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March 19, 2024

4.0

Feel he is good.

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March 05, 2024

5.0

Surgery performed allows me to walk much more easily and with less pain

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March 04, 2024

5.0

He has an excellent reputation--from among other medical professionals-- he communicates with the patient straightforwardly.

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February 26, 2024

5.0

Was highly recommended Great professional reputation Experience in the area related to my injury/ surgery

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February 26, 2024

5.0

Extremely knowledgable and listens. I feel confident of his surgical skills and his ability to problem solve.

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February 24, 2024

5.0

Informative and easy to talk with.

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February 13, 2024

5.0

Dr Jason Ko was highly recommended by my Orthopedic. Dr Ko listens and explains the why, how and what’s next.

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February 12, 2024

5.0

First visit was better than I expected. I've been referred to and passed onto many different doctors for my issues. Dr Ko was very thorough and nice.

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February 10, 2024

5.0

Appears confidant and more than competent with nerve surgery.

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February 09, 2024

5.0

Professionalism to care procedures

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February 09, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ko took the time to thoroughly exam, explain and answer questions. Not all doctors do.

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February 06, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ko was very professional and meticulously thorough on his exam. He was patient, answered any and all questions, and has a great bedside manner.

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February 03, 2024

5.0

Excellent!!

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February 02, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable and experience in his field of study.

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February 02, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ko listened to my concerns and examined my leg/foot extensively and then ordered 3 important tests on a stat basis because of the time sensitive nature of the injury to my foot.

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January 31, 2024

5.0

Thorough, professional, caring

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January 29, 2024

5.0

Bedside manner is exceptional and his explanations for what the problem is and what's the plan moving forward is great.

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January 27, 2024

5.0

Dr Ko is a very caring physicians. He explains to you,what he is doing and why. He listens too you.

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January 26, 2024

5.0

Without Dr Ko I would have gone in the wrong direction with my burner hand but he helped me out and got me on the right track

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January 23, 2024

5.0

Took his time

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January 22, 2024

5.0

He took me from a dark situation to a great outcome.

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January 19, 2024

5.0

Dr Ko is a brilliant and meticulous surgeon with excellent bedside manner. I’m so grateful for the care I received from him and his team.

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January 19, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ko took his time. Explained everything thoroughly. Extremely knowledgeable and humble! Top notch care!

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December 24, 2023

5.0

Takes his time and listens. Great care and professionalism. Would have been nice if he would have come to see me after surgery instead of just his resident surgeon. I understand that he is busy, but not directly seeing me until my second visit after surgery was a little impersonal.

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December 19, 2023

5.0

I felt that Dr. Ko REALLY listened to me. I didn’t feel rushed. He came up with a game plan right away, he didn’t disregard me. He was very nice and seemed quite knowledgeable.

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December 18, 2023

5.0

He is extremely thorough. He explained all testing and was a great listener. He is extremely patient with teens.

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December 15, 2023

5.0

Very relatable. Extremely smart and listens!

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December 05, 2023

5.0

I feel he is a good Dr.

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December 01, 2023

5.0

I wouldn’t trust anyone else to perform surgery on me. He’s exceptionally skilled and has a personal approach.

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November 20, 2023

5.0

His expertise is second to none. So very pleasant and professional. His positive attitude delivers a belief in him that desired realistic results have a chance if plan of care is followed.

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November 20, 2023

5.0

He explained everything he was going to do. Was personable and concerned. Nurse was terrific.

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November 13, 2023

5.0

Dr Ko does not make you wait long and allows time for us to ask questions. He’s awesome!

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November 13, 2023

5.0

Seems very knowledgeable.

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November 04, 2023

5.0

He was wonderful and took his time with us, answering our questions.

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October 30, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ko is compassionate and listens to the patient. He is very straightforward and wants the best care and outcome for his patients.

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October 30, 2023

5.0

He is down to earth, very professional, dressed professional and not intimidating as some. BEST OF ALL VERY SMART, explained surgery procedures where it's easy yo understand and gives time for questions and answers them in a very respectful manner.

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October 24, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ko is a nice person and really listens when you talk to him about medical issues.

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October 23, 2023

5.0

He’s an excellent doctor

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October 23, 2023

5.0

Very happy with his care and bed side manner.

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October 17, 2023

5.0

After 4+ years of complications from ortho rt foot surgery in Sarasota I am confident Dr. Ko & Dr. [ ] have extensively tested & determined a combined surgery for optimistic outcome.

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October 14, 2023

5.0

Best MD I’ve seen in 34 years. Jason H. Ko was beyond intelligent, knowledgeable, professional, polite, respectful, and truly cares genuinely and sincerely about his patients.

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October 10, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ko is kind and knowledgeable. He is a great physician.

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September 29, 2023

5.0

Tell me what’s going on and not giving me the runaround

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September 29, 2023

5.0

Hi because he was askin question and trying figure are what happen when it happen and order some tests to try and get to the point

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September 29, 2023

5.0

His patience thoroughness understanding explanation at a level the patient can understand.

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September 29, 2023

5.0

He is the best he cares about you.

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September 25, 2023

5.0

Very attentive and thorough

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September 25, 2023

5.0

THE BEST!!! Can't sing his praises enough.

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September 18, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ko is an extremely skilled surgeon. His pragmatic approach led to results that have exceeded my expectations. I’ve been able to wear normal shoes now with some regularity, and I have good, well founded hopes for my future walking due to these foot surgeries. I would recommend him to anyone!

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September 18, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ko is fantastic. He was very pleasant.

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September 15, 2023

5.0

Dr Ko was very thorough in taking my history personally and extensively examining my hand. He explained what is happening with my hand and what my surgical options could be in terms that I could understand. I felt he listened to me and encouraged me to ask questions.

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September 11, 2023

5.0

Dr Ko was very thorough and explained everything so that we understood all aspects of our path forward.

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September 08, 2023

5.0

He is compassionate, listens very well and doesn’t rush me.

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September 04, 2023

5.0

His thorough evaluation and comprehensive Plan of care is second to none.

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September 01, 2023

5.0

Great doc listen to what I had to say sounded very knowledgeable with rack questions I had for him .. made me feel at ease

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September 01, 2023

5.0

He is very nice and explains everything so well.

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Disclosures

Industry Relationships

Ownership or Investment Interests

Faculty member had an ownership or investment interest in the following companies

  • Mesh Suture Company

Consulting / Related Activities

Faculty member engaged in activities such as speaking, advising, consulting, or providing educational programs for the following companies or other entities

  • Checkpoint Surgical, Inc
  • Edge Surgical
  • ImmersiveTouch, Inc
  • Integra LifeSciences Corporation
  • Neuraptive Therapeutics, Inc.

External Professional Relationships

Pharmaceutical, device, and biotechnology companies frequently collaborate with basic scientists and physicians within an academic medical center to help advance science and improve patient care. These relationships are important in achieving scientific breakthroughs and in establishing the effectiveness and safety of promising new therapies. In order to assure objectivity in clinical research and patient care, the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Feinberg), Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Children's Hospital of Chicago Medical Center, and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have adopted integrity policies that require research and clinical faculty (in full-time, part-time, and unpaid/voluntary categories) to report compensated and uncompensated external industry relationships. Patients are encouraged to discuss these disclosures with their physician as well as to inquire as to how these relationships are overseen by Feinberg. To learn more about our Disclosure and Professional Integrity Policy, and the conflict of interest policies of our joint affiliate survey partners, please go to our Office for Regulatory Affairs Policies page.

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