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Karen J. Ho, MD

4.9

147 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Vascular Surgery

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Practice Focus Areas

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, Harvard Medical School - 2003
Residency:: Brigham and Women's Hospital - 2011
Fellowships:: Brigham and Women's Hospital - 2013

Board Certifications

American Board of Surgery/Vascular Surgery - Vascular Surgery (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Associate 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:: Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital

Grayslake Ambulatory Surgery Center

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9

4.9

147 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

18 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

18 Reviews

February 21, 2026

5.0

Very straight and to the point.

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February 05, 2026

5.0

She is sure of herself, took time to show and explain what she will do in surgery, stopped in and connected before surgery. Her team checked in daily after surgery and had great Out Pt care.

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February 05, 2026

5.0

She helped me with a very serious life altering surgery. She continued to monitor my progress and my health afterwards. I am thankful to God for the care Dr. Ho provided to me.

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January 29, 2026

5.0

I feel that Dr. Ho thinks of every possible outcome, explains your options, and is a phenomenal surgeon. I credit her with saving my life!

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January 29, 2026

5.0

She's attentive and kind yet she seems to be very skillful at her profession

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January 17, 2026

5.0

Dr. Ho treats you like a whole human. She understands that there are other factors in life and health that may affect your condition. She listens and answers every question you have. She was very patient but firm with me when I had a small freak out moment, exactly what I needed at the time.

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December 09, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ho and her staff are AMAZING!

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November 20, 2025

5.0

I was looking for diagnostic answers following tests ordered by other doctors. She explained everything clearly and helped me understand what the tests showed.

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November 11, 2025

5.0

Of the perhaps 100 doctors I've seen, Dr. Ho is cleary the best -- outstanding talent, as a surgeon (she saved my life and right leg, and has enabled me to walk with less pain than I ever imagined, and to play pickleball and tennis, which I thought would never be possible again) and doctor, exceedingly kind, thoughtful, caring, giving and compassionate, and utterly unpretentious. I've also read on her Twitter (X) page some of the incredible ways she helps others, including promoting the achievements of, and mentoring, others. I have heard nothing but glowing compliments about her from at least 20 nurses, techs and others who know her and have worked with her. I've told Dr. Ho on multiple occasions that I would do anything for her, and I am participating in one of her research studies. NMH is incredibly fortunate to have her, and I am incredibly fortunate to have her as my doctor.

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November 06, 2025

5.0

She so thorough

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October 23, 2025

5.0

attentive to my concerns

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October 16, 2025

5.0

Again, like I said, she's a Rockstar!! She tells it like it is, but reminds you that it's ultimately your decision..... he beside manner is impeccable.... although she took two toes, she ultimately saved my life!! I love Dr. Ho!

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October 16, 2025

5.0

I really liked that she treated me like an intelligent person and gave me great insight

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October 10, 2025

5.0

The information my family received as a result of the tests ordered by Dr. Ho will enable us to create a plan of care to improve my husband's quality of life. Dr. Ho took the time to explain my husband's physical condition and what can be "reasonably" expected as we move forward with monitoring his health. She was patience and responded to all my questions.

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August 28, 2025

5.0

Very good service.

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July 28, 2025

5.0

Patient, caring, knowledgeable , can't say enough good things about her!!

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June 23, 2025

5.0

Extremely communicative

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May 01, 2025

5.0

The best person! Very talented. Saved my life.

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Disclosures

Karen J. Ho, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

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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