Christopher Ko
( out of 11 reviews )

Christopher Ko, MD

Languages spoken: English, Korean

Clinical Locations

Huntsman Cancer Institute - Cancer Hospital South

Clinic 3A, Gastrointestinal
Salt Lake City
801-213-9797

  • Christopher Ko, M.D., MA, is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Utah School of Medicine in Salt Lake City. Dr. Ko received his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine. He completed his Internal Medicine Residency at the University of Southern California/LAC+USC. Dr. Ko continued on to complete his Gastrointestinal fellowship at the University of Southern California/LAC+USC where he served as Chief GI Fellow during the last year of his Fellowship. He then completed his Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship at the University of Michigan.

    Working primarily at the University of Utah School of Medicine’s Huntsman Cancer Institute and University of Utah Main Hospital, Dr. Ko’s main focuses are on the diagnosis and management of patients with gastrointestinal cancers and complex gastrointestinal diseases, with an emphasis on therapeutic endoscopy. Dr. Ko has an interest in complex therapeutic endoscopy, advanced endoscopic imaging, and bariatric endoscopy.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology)

    Patient Rating

    4.4 /5
    ( out of 11 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    October 12, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr Ko is a knowledgeable and caring medical professional

    September 21, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    This is what you want in a Dr. Let's you know what is going on. So you can make an informed decision. Best Dr I have had in years. Thank Dr Ko.

    July 28, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Ko was very informative and answered all my questions. He took very good care of me.

    July 14, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Thorough and professional.

    June 30, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Listened and answered questions! I full confidence in Dr Ko

    June 09, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr Ko was great, he asked me the right questions and he seemed to want to help me. U of U is definitely worth the drive from Pocatello to Salt Lake for an appointment , Thank you very much for your caring concern

    June 08, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Ko is an excellent physician. He is thorough, thoughtful, and prepared.

    June 03, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Ko is one of my favorite Doctors. He is very personable and communicates well. He listens to your concerns and involves you in the treatment plan. I really appreciate him and enjoy our visits.

    March 16, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Jo was caring, compassionate and very knowledgeable. He took the time to explain everything so that we clearly understand what we need to know.

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  • Christopher Ko, M.D., MA, is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Utah School of Medicine in Salt Lake City. Dr. Ko received his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine. He completed his Internal Medicine Residency at the University of Southern California/LAC+USC. Dr. Ko continued on to complete his Gastrointestinal fellowship at the University of Southern California/LAC+USC where he served as Chief GI Fellow during the last year of his Fellowship. He then completed his Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship at the University of Michigan.

    Working primarily at the University of Utah School of Medicine’s Huntsman Cancer Institute and University of Utah Main Hospital, Dr. Ko’s main focuses are on the diagnosis and management of patients with gastrointestinal cancers and complex gastrointestinal diseases, with an emphasis on therapeutic endoscopy. Dr. Ko has an interest in complex therapeutic endoscopy, advanced endoscopic imaging, and bariatric endoscopy.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Internal Medicine -Primary
    Academic Divisions Gastroenterology
    Board Certification
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology)

    Education history

    Fellowship Advanced Endoscopy - University of Michigan Medical School Fellow
    Gastroenterology - Los Angeles County + USC Medical Center Chief Fellow
    Fellowship Gastroenterology - Los Angeles County + USC Medical Center Fellow
    Internal Medicine - Los Angeles County + USC Medical Center Resident
    Professional Medical Medicine - Boston University School of Medicine M.D.
    Medical Sciences - Boston University School of Medicine M.A.
    Undergraduate Biology/Genetics - Cornell University B.A.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Lee A, Ko C, Buitrago C, Hiramoto B, Hilson L, Buxbaum J, NS-LR Study Group (2020). Lactated Ringers vs Normal Saline Resuscitation for Mild Acute Pancreatitis: A Randomized Trial. Gastroenterology, 160(3), 955-957.e4. (Read full article)
    2. Buxbaum J, Ko C, Varghese N, Lee A, Sahakian A, King K, Serna J, Lee H, Tchelepi H, Van Dam J, Duddalwar V (2019). Qualitative and Quantitative Contrast-enhanced Endoscopic Ultrasound Improves Evaluation of Focal Pancreatic Lesions. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol, 18(4), 917-925.e4. (Read full article)
    3. Brewer Gutierrez OI, Raijman I, Shah RJ, Elmunzer BJ, Webster GJM, Pleskow D, Sherman S, Sturgess RP, Sejpal DV, Ko C, Maurano A, Adler DG, Mullady DK, Strand DS, DiMaio CJ, Piraka C, Sharahia R, Dbouk MH, Han S, Spiceland CM, Bekkali NLH, Gabr M, Bick B, Dwyer LK, Han D, Buxbaum J, Zulli C, Cosgrove N, Wang AY, Carr-Locke D, Kerdsirichairat T, Aridi HD, Moran R, Shah S, Yang J, Sanaei O, Parsa N, Kumbhari V, Singh VK, Khashab MA (2019). Safety and efficacy of digital single-operator pancreatoscopy for obstructing pancreatic ductal stones. Endosc Int Open, 7(7), E896-E903. (Read full article)
    4. Buxbaum J, Sahakian A, Ko C, Jayaram P, Lane C, Yu CY, Kankotia R, Laine L (2017). Randomized trial of cholangioscopy-guided laser lithotripsy versus conventional therapy for large bile duct stones (with videos). Gastrointest Endosc, 87(4), 1050-1060. (Read full article)

    Editorial

    1. Ko C, Buxbaum J (2021). Do the 2019 ASGE choledocholithiasis guidelines reduce diagnostic ERCP? Gastrointest Endosc, 93(6), 1360-1361. (Read full article)