Jason H. Ko, MD

Jason H. Ko, MD

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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:
Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

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4.8
4.8 

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April 28, 2025

5.0

The results of the care provided by Dr. Ko are of the highest degree.

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April 28, 2025

5.0

He was personable and accurate in conversation related to issue. Great personality for a doctor. Hard to find a doctor who is thorough and communicates effectively/

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April 28, 2025

5.0

I have recommend many to him.

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April 22, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable and answered my questions.

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April 12, 2025

4.0

Same - seems to know his stuff, and not afraid to address possible brachial plexus etiologies. Everyone else has shied away from that.

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April 09, 2025

5.0

Dr. Jason Ko is thorough

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April 04, 2025

5.0

Excellent Doctor

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March 31, 2025

5.0

Dr.Ko was an awesome doctor. My surgery went well. My whole experience at the hospital was nothing but awesome!

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March 28, 2025

5.0

Greet doc who knows his stuff and does a great job!!!

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March 23, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable and caring

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March 22, 2025

5.0

Excellent communication skills. Makes you feel like a person and not just another case.

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March 17, 2025

5.0

Besides excellent qualifications and abilities, his communication skills help him ensure everything is understood including all options and expectations

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March 11, 2025

5.0

He listens and i believe very knowledgeable and skilled

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March 10, 2025

5.0

Dr Ko provided me with an excellent surgical experience. He was also very good natured and accessible.

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March 09, 2025

5.0

Highly knowledgeable, thorough explanations, friendly manner

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March 04, 2025

5.0

He is patient, spent as much time with me as I needed, and answered all the questions I had. He is gentle, kind, and very knowledgeable.

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February 28, 2025

5.0

He was very thorough in his examination and assessment. He took time to explain everything very clearly. He was running mostly on time and was very pleasant and professional.

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February 26, 2025

5.0

As stated above great office staff- nurses - and dr ko is very friendly - approachable and communicates well

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February 19, 2025

5.0

Honest and polite

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February 18, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ko is an expert that is compationate and thorough.

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February 17, 2025

5.0

He treats the patients well and staff well! He answer his questions. He does not hesitate to listen to your questions and answer them professionally and easy to understand. I highly recommend Dr. J Ko and staff.

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February 17, 2025

5.0

He's very nice

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February 14, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ko has a very nice demeanor towards his patient

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February 11, 2025

5.0

He's a great doctor and he has a great team.

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February 10, 2025

5.0

Explained to me next steps.

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February 07, 2025

5.0

He's simply the best ...

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February 02, 2025

5.0

Very organized, thorough and great work!

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January 31, 2025

5.0

Only Doctor to figure out what was causing my arm pain. Then he fixed both arms and hands. Perfect.

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January 20, 2025

5.0

Doctor highly recommended and performed radial nerve decompression procedure with amazing results.

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January 17, 2025

5.0

Again, he is kind, professional and works with me

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January 17, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ko was very thorough in his evaluation and explaining what needed to be done to try to resolve my issues. I believe he did the best anyone could in addressing the best course of action.

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January 15, 2025

5.0

For the attention they gave me

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January 10, 2025

5.0

Great listener and problem solver

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January 09, 2025

5.0

Nice guy really seems to know what he's doing

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January 07, 2025

5.0

Attentive and knowledgable practitioner and staff.

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January 06, 2025

5.0

Outstanding physician

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January 06, 2025

5.0

Compassion and excellence in his care

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December 23, 2024

5.0

The examination was quite detailed, he examined his hands in detail. I would recommend him to anyone who needs it. I am impressed with the doctor

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December 20, 2024

5.0

He's thoughtful and incredibly skilled and professional

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December 20, 2024

5.0

Dr.Ko is fantastic

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December 20, 2024

5.0

Ko, where very patient, kind , & very caring doctor to fix my wrist back together again & straight forward to the end Thanks you so much !

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December 14, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ko is very thorough. He listens and answers your questions.

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December 04, 2024

5.0

Good at answering questions

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December 03, 2024

5.0

I have finally found a doctor who really cares about my condition and is striving to make my life optimal again after it was taken away by previous surgery.

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November 20, 2024

5.0

He is the first Doctor in the past 3 years from Northwestern that has finally diagnosed my health problems and concerns.

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November 19, 2024

5.0

Dr Ko is a very skilled surgeon. He took the time to explain the procedure and answered all questions. I would highly recommend him.

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November 18, 2024

5.0

He is a good doctor who is knowledgeable and well versed in numerous specialties. He treats you like a person not just a diagnosis and actually listens to your concedns.

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November 09, 2024

5.0

He definitely gives me confidence in the course of action recommended to rectify my issue. He is knowledgeable, respectful, and put me at ease with his expertise.

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October 21, 2024

5.0

Dr. J. Ko was very professional, personable, and explained clearly what and why he recommended what he did.

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October 21, 2024

5.0

I like this Dr.; he came into the interview prepared with my medical history for a comprehensive discussion about a treatment plan.

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October 14, 2024

5.0

Caring, skilled, profressional

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October 14, 2024

5.0

See above. Also, Dr. Ko comes highly recommended.

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September 30, 2024

5.0

Organized, professional and competent. All that I require in a surgeon.

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September 28, 2024

5.0

As I mentioned earlier, I think he has a very professional manner coupled with concern and empathy for his patients.

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September 23, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ko came highly recommended from the NF Network. He listened and had a great bedside manner. I felt comfortable and at ease throughout the whole process from the first time I met him and after we talked after surgery. 10/10 recommend!

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September 23, 2024

5.0

Thorough examination, empathetic and knowledgeable

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September 20, 2024

5.0

Very thorough in examining, explaining my medical condition, professional, and explaining in detail in ways that is easy for me to understand.

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September 17, 2024

5.0

I have complex problems. I feel like I finally have a physician who truly cares and he listens to my concerns. I appreciate his surgical expertise. He is restoring my faith in the medical field and giving me hope for my future.

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September 09, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ko is very nice and explains things so will.

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Disclosures

Industry Relationships

Ownership or Investment Interest

Faculty member and/or their immediate family have an ownership or investment interest in the following companies

  • Edge Surgical
  • Mesh Suture Company

Consulting

Faculty member and/or their immediate family have engaged in activities such as speaking, advising, consulting, or providing educational programs for the following companies or other entities

  • Checkpoint Surgical, 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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