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Tien Ko, MD, General Surgery, Houston, TX

TienCKoMD

General Surgery • Houston, TX

Colon & Rectal Surgery, Surgical Oncology (Other than Breast), Minimally Invasive Surgery

Jack H. Mayfield, M.D. Distinguished Professor in Surgery Vice-Chairman for Harris County Hospital District, University of Texas Medical School, Houston, Chief of Surgery of Lyndon B. Johnson General Hospital

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  • Office

    6410 Fannin St
    Ste 1400
    Houston, TX 77030
    Phone+1 832-325-7125
    Fax+1 713-512-2200

Education & Training

  • University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals
    University of Texas Medical Branch HospitalsFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 1991 - 1993
  • University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals
    University of Texas Medical Branch HospitalsResidency, Surgery, 1991 - 1992
  • Loyola University Medical Center
    Loyola University Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1986 - 1991
  • David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
    David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLAClass of 1986

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1993 - 2025
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1988 - 1996
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Distinguished Surgeon Award Association of periOperative Registered Nurses of Greater Houston, 2009
  • Shipley Award Southern Surgical Association, 2005
  • Career Development Award Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, 1991-1993
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Authored Content

  • Investigation of Financial Conflict of Interest Among Published Ventral Hernia ResearchersDecember 2017

Grant Support

  • Interactions Of GI Hormones And TGF SignalingNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2005–2009
  • Core--Tissue Culture CoreNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2005–2009
  • Growth Regulation In Surgical Diseases Of The GutNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2005
  • Growth Regulation In Surgical Diseases Of The GutNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2001–2005
  • Core--Tissue Culture LaboratoryNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2001–2002
  • Molecular Regulation Of The Gut Epithelial Cell CycleNational Cancer Institute1994–1998

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Chinese (Mandarin)

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