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Andrew Ko, MD, Neurosurgery, Seattle, WA

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Neurosurgery Seattle, WA

Epilepsy Surgery, Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery

Physician

Overview of Dr. Ko

Dr. Andrew Ko is a neurosurgeon in Seattle, WA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including UW Medicine/University of Washington Medical Center and UW Medicine/Harborview Medical Center. He received his medical degree from University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago and has been in practice 12 years. Dr. Ko accepts several types of health insurance, listed below. He is one of 52 doctors at UW Medicine/Harborview Medical Center and one of 48 doctors at UW Medicine/University of Washington Medical Center who specialize in Neurosurgery. He has more than 70 publications and over 500 citings.

Education & Training

  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonResidency, Neurological Surgery, 2005 - 2012
  • University of Washington School of Medicine
    University of Washington School of MedicineInternship, Transitional Year, 2005 - 2006
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    University of Illinois College of MedicineClass of 2005

Certifications & Licensure

  • AK State Medical License
    AK State Medical License 2023 - 2026
  • ID State Medical License
    ID State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • MT State Medical License
    MT State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • OR State Medical License
    OR State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2005 - 2025
  • Neurological Surgery
    American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • A Robust Ex Vivo Experimental Platform for Molecular-Genetic Dissection of Adult Human Neocortical Cell Types and Circuits  
    Andrew Ko, MD, Nature
  • Factors Affecting Stereotactic Accuracy in Image-Guided Deep Brain Stimulator Electrode Placement  
    Andrew Ko, MD, Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery

Press Mentions

  • Vagus Nerve Stimulation May Tame Autoimmune Diseases
    Vagus Nerve Stimulation May Tame Autoimmune DiseasesFebruary 3rd, 2025
  • Scientists Discover How to Hack the Vagus Nerve to Fight Autoimmune Diseases
    Scientists Discover How to Hack the Vagus Nerve to Fight Autoimmune DiseasesFebruary 3rd, 2025
  • Part 2: New Amazing Parkinson’s Diagnostic Tools and Treatments
    Part 2: New Amazing Parkinson’s Diagnostic Tools and TreatmentsApril 28th, 2023
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Professional Memberships

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna Choice POS II
    United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
    United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO
  • Please verify your coverage with the provider's office directly when scheduling an appointment