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Dr. Ko joined Stanford Medicine in 2012 and serves as Director and Chief of Medical Dermatology for Stanford Health Care (SHC) while also spearheading the dermatology department's efforts around network development, digital health, quality/safety/performance improvement, and value-based care. He is active in a number of leadership roles within the organization including as an Associate Chief Quality Officer and physician dyadic partner to the Chief Experience Offer, as well as co-chair of the Clinic Advisory Council, a forum of medical and executive leaders of Stanford Health Care’s Ambulatory clinics.
His passion for melanoma, early cancer detection, and improving care delivery drives his efforts and research around leveraging advances in machine learning and artifical intelligence to increase the breadth of populations that can be reached. He developed and runs a digital care delivery program at SHC, providing virtual visits for patients and remote consultations for referring clinicians. He conducts research on and engages in collaborations around interventions that layer advances in machine learning on digital health capabilities to enhance access, quality and value of dermatologic care and is a founder and leader of the Stanford Translational AI in Dermatology (TRAIND) group. He chairs the American Academy of Dermatology's Committee on Augmented Intelligence.
Dr. Ko has also been driven to find new treatments for alopecia areata, an immune-mediated condition that can progress to total hair loss through various clinical trials and translational research efforts. He sits on the clinical research advisory board of the National Alopecia Areata Foundation and is a founder and co-director of the Skin Innovation and Interventional Research Group (SIIRG) which conducts clinical and translational research on skin disease.
He graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University and worked in investment banking; mergers and acquisitions at JP Morgan before going on to earn a combined medical and business degree at Tufts University. During medical school, he was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. Dr. Ko then performed his residency at the Harvard Dermatology Residency Training Program where he served as chief resident.
His passion for melanoma, early cancer detection, and improving care delivery drives his efforts and research around leveraging advances in machine learning and artifical intelligence to increase the breadth of populations that can be reached. He developed and runs a digital care delivery program at SHC, providing virtual visits for patients and remote consultations for referring clinicians. He conducts research on and engages in collaborations around interventions that layer advances in machine learning on digital health capabilities to enhance access, quality and value of dermatologic care and is a founder and leader of the Stanford Translational AI in Dermatology (TRAIND) group. He chairs the American Academy of Dermatology's Committee on Augmented Intelligence.
Dr. Ko has also been driven to find new treatments for alopecia areata, an immune-mediated condition that can progress to total hair loss through various clinical trials and translational research efforts. He sits on the clinical research advisory board of the National Alopecia Areata Foundation and is a founder and co-director of the Skin Innovation and Interventional Research Group (SIIRG) which conducts clinical and translational research on skin disease.
He graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University and worked in investment banking; mergers and acquisitions at JP Morgan before going on to earn a combined medical and business degree at Tufts University. During medical school, he was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. Dr. Ko then performed his residency at the Harvard Dermatology Residency Training Program where he served as chief resident.
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Professional Summary
Education & Certifications
- Board Certification: American Board of Dermatology, Dermatology (2012)
- Chief Resident, Harvard Combined Dermatology Residency Training Program (2012)
- Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital (2012) MA
- BA, Harvard University, Magna Cum Laude (2002)
- MD, MBA, Tufts University School of Medicine, Alpha Omega Alpha (2008)
Memberships
- Chair, American Academy of Dermatology Committee on Augmented Intelligence (2019 - Present)
- Research Advisory Council, National Alopecia Areata Foundation (2016 - Present)
Administrative Appointments
- Associate Chief Quality Officer, Stanford Health Care (2021 - Present)
- Co-Chair, Clinic Advisory Council, Stanford Health Care (2018 - Present)
- Director of Network Development and Digital Health, Stanford Department of Dermatology (2012 - Present)
- Director of Value Based Care, Stanford Department of Dermatology (2020 - Present)
- Medical Director and Chief, Medical Dermatology, Stanford Health Care (2012 - Present)
- Medical Director, Service Excellence, Stanford Health Care (2018 - Present)
- Member, Access Management Guidance Team, Stanford Health Care (2018 - Present)
- Member, Ambulatory Value Optimization Committee, Stanford Health Care (2018 - Present)
- Member, Clinic Advisory Council, Stanford Hospital and Clinics (2015 - Present)
- Physician Dyadic partner to Chief Experience Officer, Stanford Health Care (2021 - Present)
- Physician Lead and Co-Chair, Clinic Performance Team 4, Stanford Hospital and Clinics (2015 - 2018)
- Physician Leader, Safety, Quality and Performance Improvement, Stanford Department of Dermatology (2017 - Present)
Publications
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Prospective assessment of computer-aided detection in interpretation of screening mammography
Ko, J. M., Nicholas, M. J., Mendel, J. B., & Slanetz, P. J. (2006). Prospective assessment of computer-aided detection in interpretation of screening mammography. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF ROENTGENOLOGY, 187(6), 1483–91. -
Induction and exacerbation of psoriasis with TNF-blockade therapy: A review and analysis of 127 cases
Ko, J. M., Gottlieb, A. B., & Kerbleski, J. F. (2009). Induction and exacerbation of psoriasis with TNF-blockade therapy: A review and analysis of 127 cases. JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGICAL TREATMENT, 20(2), 100–108. -
Skin and bone: the pathogenetic relationship between psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis
Ko, J. M., & QURESHI, A. W. (2010). Skin and bone: the pathogenetic relationship between psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. GIORNALE ITALIANO DI DERMATOLOGIA E VENEREOLOGIA, 145(3), 393–406. -
A new era: melanoma genetics and therapeutics
Ko, J. M., & Fisher, D. E. (2011). A new era: melanoma genetics and therapeutics. JOURNAL OF PATHOLOGY, 223(2), 241–50. -
Pathways to Melanoma
Ko, J. M., Velez, N. F., & Tsao, H. (2010). Pathways to Melanoma. SEMINARS IN CUTANEOUS MEDICINE AND SURGERY, 29(4), 210–17. -
A Randomized, Prospective Trial Evaluating Surgeon Preference in Selection of Absorbable Suture Material
Lu, L. K., Ko, J. M., Lee, J., Krum, D. M., Price, L. L., Finn, D., … Rogers, G. S. (2012). A Randomized, Prospective Trial Evaluating Surgeon Preference in Selection of Absorbable Suture Material. JOURNAL OF DRUGS IN DERMATOLOGY, 11(2), 196–201. -
Paying for Enhanced Service Comparing Patients' Experiences in a Concierge and General Medicine Practice
Ko, J. M., Rodriguez, H. P., Fairchild, D. G., Rodday, A. M. C., & Safran, D. G. (2009). Paying for Enhanced Service Comparing Patients' Experiences in a Concierge and General Medicine Practice. PATIENT-PATIENT CENTERED OUTCOMES RESEARCH, 2(2), 95–103. -
Randomized Controlled Trial of Cryotherapy With Liquid Nitrogen vs Topical Salicylic Acid vs Wait-and-See for Cutaneous Warts
Ko, J., & Bigby, M. (2012). Randomized Controlled Trial of Cryotherapy With Liquid Nitrogen vs Topical Salicylic Acid vs Wait-and-See for Cutaneous Warts. ARCHIVES OF DERMATOLOGY, 148(7), 840–842. -
DermLens: Device for mobile teledermatology
Lai, I., Ko, J., & Pathipati, A. (2015). DermLens: Device for mobile teledermatology. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY, 72(5), AB88–AB88. -
Validation of a Skin-Lesion Image-Matching Algorithm Based on Computer Vision Technology
Chen, R. H., Snorrason, M., Enger, S. M., Mostafa, E., Ko, J. M., Aoki, V., & Bowling, J. (2016). Validation of a Skin-Lesion Image-Matching Algorithm Based on Computer Vision Technology. TELEMEDICINE AND E-HEALTH, 22(1), 45–50. -
Implementation and evaluation of Stanford Health Care direct-care teledermatology program.
Pathipati, A. S., & Ko, J. M. (2016). Implementation and evaluation of Stanford Health Care direct-care teledermatology program. SAGE Open Medicine, 4, 2050312116659089-? -
Safety and efficacy of the JAK inhibitor tofacitinib citrate in patients with alopecia areata.
Kennedy Crispin, M., Ko, J. M., Craiglow, B. G., Li, S., Shankar, G., Urban, J. R., … King, B. A. (2016). Safety and efficacy of the JAK inhibitor tofacitinib citrate in patients with alopecia areata. JCI Insight, 1(15). -
Dermatologist-level classification of skin cancer with deep neural networks.
Esteva, A., Kuprel, B., Novoa, R. A., Ko, J., Swetter, S. M., Blau, H. M., & Thrun, S. (2017). Dermatologist-level classification of skin cancer with deep neural networks. Nature, 542(7639), 115–18. -
A case and review of congenital leukonychia.
Pathipati, A. S., Ko, J. M., & Yost, J. M. (2016). A case and review of congenital leukonychia. Dermatology Online Journal, 22(10). -
Crowdsourcing dermatology: DataDerm, big data analytics, and machine learning technology.
Park, A. J., Ko, J. M., & Swerlick, R. A. (2017). Crowdsourcing dermatology: DataDerm, big data analytics, and machine learning technology. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. -
Safety and efficacy of the JAK inhibitor tofacitinib citrate in patients with alopecia areata
Crispin, M. K., Ko, J. M., Craiglow, B. G., Li, S., Shankar, G., Urban, J. R., … King, B. A. (2016). Safety and efficacy of the JAK inhibitor tofacitinib citrate in patients with alopecia areata. JCI INSIGHT, 1(15). -
Challenges and recommendations for epigenomics in precision health
Carter, A. C., Chang, H. Y., Church, G., Dombkowski, A., Ecker, J. R., Gil, E., … Wong, W. (2017). Challenges and recommendations for epigenomics in precision health. NATURE BIOTECHNOLOGY, 35(12), 1128–32. -
The importance of eyebrows in the treatment of alopecia areata: An online questionnaire
Liu, L., King, B., & Ko, J. (2018). The importance of eyebrows in the treatment of alopecia areata: An online questionnaire. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY. MOSBY-ELSEVIER. -
Automated Classification of Skin Lesions: From Pixels to Practice.
Narla, A., Kuprel, B., Sarin, K., Novoa, R., & Ko, J. (2018). Automated Classification of Skin Lesions: From Pixels to Practice. The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 138(10), 2108–10. -
Implementation and evaluation of Stanford Health Care store-and-forward teledermatology consultation workflow built within an existing electronic health record system.
Kim, G. E., Afanasiev, O. K., O'Dell, C., Sharp, C., & Ko, J. M. (2018). Implementation and evaluation of Stanford Health Care store-and-forward teledermatology consultation workflow built within an existing electronic health record system. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 1357633X18799805. -
Rebound effect associated with JAK inhibitor use in the treatment of alopecia areata.
Gordon, S. C., Abudu, M., Zancanaro, P., Ko, J. M., & Rosmarin, D. (2018). Rebound effect associated with JAK inhibitor use in the treatment of alopecia areata. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV. -
Repeat patch testing in a patient with allergic contact dermatitis improved on dupilumab.
Zhu, G. A., Chen, J. K., Chiou, A., Ko, J., & Honari, G. (2019). Repeat patch testing in a patient with allergic contact dermatitis improved on dupilumab. JAAD Case Reports, 5(4), 336–38. -
Assessment of the Development of New Regional Dermatoses in Patients Treated for Atopic Dermatitis With Dupilumab.
Zhu, G. A., Chen, J. K., Chiou, A., Ko, J., & Honari, G. (2019). Assessment of the Development of New Regional Dermatoses in Patients Treated for Atopic Dermatitis With Dupilumab. JAMA Dermatology. -
Artificial intelligence and dermatology: opportunities, challenges, and future directions.
Schlessinger, D. I., Chhor, G., Gevaert, O., Swetter, S. M., Ko, J., & Novoa, R. A. (2019). Artificial intelligence and dermatology: opportunities, challenges, and future directions. Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery, 38(1), E31–37. -
New regional dermatoses during dupilumab therapy for atopic dermatitis
Zhu, G. A., Chen, J. K., Chiou, A., Ko, J. M., & Honari, G. (2019). New regional dermatoses during dupilumab therapy for atopic dermatitis. JOURNAL OF INVESTIGATIVE DERMATOLOGY, 139(5), S92. -
Commentary: Position Statement on Augmented Intelligence (AuI).
Kovarik, C., Lee, I., & Ko, J. (2019). Commentary: Position Statement on Augmented Intelligence (AuI). Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. -
Marking the Path Toward Artificial Intelligence-Based Image Classification in Dermatology.
Novoa, R. A., Gevaert, O., & Ko, J. M. (2019). Marking the Path Toward Artificial Intelligence-Based Image Classification in Dermatology. JAMA Dermatology. -
Assessment of the Development of New Regional Dermatoses in Patients Treated for Atopic Dermatitis With Dupilumab
Zhu, G. A., Chen, J. K., Chiou, A., Ko, J., & Honari, G. (2019). Assessment of the Development of New Regional Dermatoses in Patients Treated for Atopic Dermatitis With Dupilumab. JAMA DERMATOLOGY, 155(7), 850–52. -
The Alopecia Areata Investigator's Global Assessment (AA-IGA) scale: A measure for evaluating clinically meaningful success in clinical trials
Wyrwich, K. W., Kitchen, H., Knight, S., Aldhouse, N. V. J., Macey, J., Nunes, F. P., … King, B. A. (2019). The Alopecia Areata Investigator's Global Assessment (AA-IGA) scale: A measure for evaluating clinically meaningful success in clinical trials. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY, 81(4), AB283. -
Artificial intelligence and dermatology: opportunities, challenges, and future directions
Schlessinger, D. I., Chhor, G., Gevaert, O., Swetter, S. M., Ko, J., & Novoa, R. A. (2019). Artificial intelligence and dermatology: opportunities, challenges, and future directions. SEMINARS IN CUTANEOUS MEDICINE AND SURGERY, 38(1), E31–E37. -
Inflammatory alopecia in patients on dupilumab: a retrospective cohort study at an academic institution.
Zhu, G. A., Kang, K. J., Chen, J. K., Novoa, R. A., Brown, R. A., Chiou, A. S., … Honari, G. (2019). Inflammatory alopecia in patients on dupilumab: a retrospective cohort study at an academic institution. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV. -
Dupilumab Treatment of Nummular Dermatitis: A Retrospective Cohort Study.
Choi, S., Zhu, G. A., Lewis, M. A., Honari, G., Chiou, A. S., Ko, J., & Chen, J. K. (2020). Dupilumab Treatment of Nummular Dermatitis: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. -
Patient Perspectives on the Use of Artificial Intelligence for Skin Cancer Screening: A Qualitative Study.
Nelson, C. A., Perez-Chada, L. M., Creadore, A., Li, S. J., Lo, K., Manjaly, P., … Mostaghimi, A. (2020). Patient Perspectives on the Use of Artificial Intelligence for Skin Cancer Screening: A Qualitative Study. JAMA Dermatology. -
Dupilumab for occupational irritant hand dermatitis in a nonatopic individual: A case report.
Zhu, G. A., Honari, G., Ko, J. M., Chiou, A. S., & Chen, J. K. (2020). Dupilumab for occupational irritant hand dermatitis in a nonatopic individual: A case report. JAAD Case Reports, 6(4), 296–98. -
Innovation interest within dermatology: a needs assessment for novel thought processes.
Lee, K. C., Lee, I., Okhovat, J.-P., Ko, J., Powers, J. G., Ellis, D. L., … Garibyan, L. (2020). Innovation interest within dermatology: a needs assessment for novel thought processes. Archives of Dermatological Research. -
Development of Clinician-Reported Outcome (ClinRO) and Patient-Reported Outcome (PRO) Measures for Eyebrow, Eyelash and Nail Assessment in Alopecia Areata.
Wyrwich, K. W., Kitchen, H., Knight, S., Aldhouse, N. V., Macey, J., Nunes, F. P., … King, B. A. (2020). Development of Clinician-Reported Outcome (ClinRO) and Patient-Reported Outcome (PRO) Measures for Eyebrow, Eyelash and Nail Assessment in Alopecia Areata. American Journal of Clinical Dermatology. -
Development of the Scalp Hair Assessment PRO™ measure for alopecia areata.
Wyrwich, K. W., Kitchen, H., Knight, S., Aldhouse, N. V., Macey, J., Nunes, F. P., … King, B. A. (2020). Development of the Scalp Hair Assessment PRO™ measure for alopecia areata. The British Journal of Dermatology. -
The Alopecia Areata Investigator Global Assessment scale: a measure for evaluating clinically meaningful success in clinical trials.
Wyrwich, K. W., Kitchen, H., Knight, S., Aldhouse, N. V., Macey, J., Nunes, F. P., … King, B. A. (2020). The Alopecia Areata Investigator Global Assessment scale: a measure for evaluating clinically meaningful success in clinical trials. The British Journal of Dermatology. -
Pernio-like eruption associated with COVID-19 in skin of color.
Daneshjou, R., Rana, J., Dickman, M., Yost, J. M., Chiou, A., & Ko, J. (2020). Pernio-like eruption associated with COVID-19 in skin of color. JAAD Case Reports, 6(9), 892–97. -
"'You lose your hair, what's the big deal?' I was so embarrassed, I was so self-conscious, I was so depressed:" a qualitative interview study to understand the psychosocial burden of alopecia areata.
Aldhouse, N. V., Kitchen, H., Knight, S., Macey, J., Nunes, F. P., Dutronc, Y., … Wyrwich, K. W. (2020). "'You lose your hair, what's the big deal?' I was so embarrassed, I was so self-conscious, I was so depressed:" a qualitative interview study to understand the psychosocial burden of alopecia areata. Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes, 4(1), 76. -
Brigham Eyebrow Tool for Alopecia: A Reliable Assessment of Eyebrow Alopecia Areata.
Tkachenko, E., Huang, K. P., Ko, J. M., Liu, K. J., Scott, D. A., Senna, M. M., … Mostaghimi, A. (2020). Brigham Eyebrow Tool for Alopecia: A Reliable Assessment of Eyebrow Alopecia Areata. The Journal of Investigative Dermatology. Symposium Proceedings, 20(1), S41–S44. -
The Role of Patients in Alopecia Areata Endpoint Development: Understanding Physical Signs and Symptoms.
Wyrwich, K. W., Kitchen, H., Knight, S., Aldhouse, N. V., Macey, J., Nunes, F., … King, B. A. (2020). The Role of Patients in Alopecia Areata Endpoint Development: Understanding Physical Signs and Symptoms. The Journal of Investigative Dermatology. Symposium Proceedings, 20(1), S71–S77. -
Burden of Illness in Alopecia Areata: A Cross-Sectional Online Survey Study.
Mesinkovska, N., King, B., Mirmirani, P., Ko, J., & Cassella, J. (2020). Burden of Illness in Alopecia Areata: A Cross-Sectional Online Survey Study. The Journal of Investigative Dermatology. Symposium Proceedings, 20(1), S62–S68. -
Eyebrows Are Important in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata.
Liu, L. Y., King, B. A., & Ko, J. M. (2020). Eyebrows Are Important in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata. The Journal of Investigative Dermatology. Symposium Proceedings, 20(1), S37–S40. -
Clinical translation of choline and geranic acid deep eutectic solvent
Ko, J., Mandal, A., Dhawan, S., Shevachman, M., Mitragotri, S., & Joshi, N. (2020). Clinical translation of choline and geranic acid deep eutectic solvent. BIOENGINEERING & TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE. -
Bridging to a selective Janus kinase 1 inhibitor in severe atopic dermatitis: An instructive case with upadacitinib.
Nguyen, J., Chen, J. K., Honari, G., Pol-Rodriguez, M., Ko, J. M., & Chiou, A. S. (2021). Bridging to a selective Janus kinase 1 inhibitor in severe atopic dermatitis: An instructive case with upadacitinib. JAAD Case Reports, 7, 65–67. -
TrueImage: A Machine Learning Algorithm to Improve the Quality of Telehealth Photos.
Vodrahalli, K., Daneshjou, R., Novoa, R. A., Chiou, A., Ko, J. M., & Zou, J. (2021). TrueImage: A Machine Learning Algorithm to Improve the Quality of Telehealth Photos. Pacific Symposium on Biocomputing. Pacific Symposium on Biocomputing, 26, 220–31. -
Development and validation of the Brigham Eyelash Tool for Alopecia (BELA): A measure of eyelash alopecia areata.
Manjaly, P., Li, S. J., Tkachenko, E., Ko, J. M., Liu, K. J., Scott, D. A., … Huang, K. P. (2021). Development and validation of the Brigham Eyelash Tool for Alopecia (BELA): A measure of eyelash alopecia areata. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. -
Raising the bar for Randomized Trials involving Artificial Intelligence: The SPIRIT-AI and CONSORT-AI Guidelines.
Taylor, M., Liu, X., Denniston, A., Esteva, A., Ko, J., Daneshjou, R., & Chan, A.-W. (2021). Raising the bar for Randomized Trials involving Artificial Intelligence: The SPIRIT-AI and CONSORT-AI Guidelines. The Journal of Investigative Dermatology. -
Management of a Child vs an Adult Presenting With Acral Lesions During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Practical Review
Clawson, R. C., Tabata, M. M., & Ko, J. M. (2021). Management of a Child vs an Adult Presenting With Acral Lesions During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Practical Review. CUTIS, 107(3), 139–42. -
Automated Classification of Skin Lesions: From Pixels to Practice
Narla, A., Kuprel, B., Sarin, K., Novoa, R., & Ko, J. (2018). Automated Classification of Skin Lesions: From Pixels to Practice. JOURNAL OF INVESTIGATIVE DERMATOLOGY, 138(10), 2108–2110. -
Clinical translation of choline and geranic acid deep eutectic solvent.
Ko, J., Mandal, A., Dhawan, S., Shevachman, M., Mitragotri, S., & Joshi, N. (2021). Clinical translation of choline and geranic acid deep eutectic solvent. Bioengineering & Translational Medicine, 6(2), e10191. -
Dermatologists' Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence and Augmented Intelligence-A Cross-sectional Survey.
Nelson, C. A., Pachauri, S., Balk, R., Miller, J., Theunis, R., Ko, J. M., & Kovarik, C. L. (2021). Dermatologists' Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence and Augmented Intelligence-A Cross-sectional Survey. JAMA Dermatology. -
Prevalence of Potentially Allergenic Ingredients in Products Labeled for Eczema Care.
Schwartz, B. L., Honari, G., Chiou, A. S., Ko, J., Sarin, K. Y., & Chen, J. K. (2021). Prevalence of Potentially Allergenic Ingredients in Products Labeled for Eczema Care. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. -
Effect of dupilumab on the host-microbe interface in atopic dermatitis
Beck, L. A., Boguniewicz, M., Hatta, T., Fuxench, Z. C., Simpson, E., De Benedetto, A., … Leung, D. (2021). Effect of dupilumab on the host-microbe interface in atopic dermatitis. JOURNAL OF INVESTIGATIVE DERMATOLOGY, 141(5), S116. -
Dermatology consent form readability: A barrier to comprehension and inclusivity
Faletsky, A., Han, J. J., Li, S. J., Lee, K., Soliman, Y., Stephens, M., … Mostaghimi, A. (2021). Dermatology consent form readability: A barrier to comprehension and inclusivity. JOURNAL OF INVESTIGATIVE DERMATOLOGY, 141(5), S69. -
Implementation of Stanford Health Care direct-care teledermatology program
Pathipati, A., & Ko, J. (2016). Implementation of Stanford Health Care direct-care teledermatology program. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY, 74(5), AB106. -
Efficacy and safety of the oral Janus kinase inhibitor baricitinib in the treatment of adults with alopecia areata: Phase 2 results from a randomized controlled study.
King, B., Ko, J., Forman, S., Ohyama, M., Mesinkovska, N., Yu, G., … Dutronc, Y. (2021). Efficacy and safety of the oral Janus kinase inhibitor baricitinib in the treatment of adults with alopecia areata: Phase 2 results from a randomized controlled study. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. -
Association of Resilience and Perceived Stress in Patients with Alopecia Areata: A Cross Sectional Study.
Han, J. J., Li, S. J., Joyce, C. J., Burns, L. J., Yekrang, K., Senna, M. M., … Mostaghimi, A. (2021). Association of Resilience and Perceived Stress in Patients with Alopecia Areata: A Cross Sectional Study. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. -
Alopecia Areata Treatment Patterns, Healthcare Resource Utilization, and Comorbidities in the US Population Using Insurance Claims.
Senna, M., Ko, J., Tosti, A., Edson-Heredia, E., Fenske, D. C., Ellinwood, A. K., … King, B. (2021). Alopecia Areata Treatment Patterns, Healthcare Resource Utilization, and Comorbidities in the US Population Using Insurance Claims. Advances in Therapy. -
Response to baricitinib in the treatment of patients with early and late onset alopecia areata in the phase 2 portion of BRAVE-AA1 randomized controlled trial
Ko, J., Roberts, J., Hordinsky, M., Taylor, S., Mostaghimi, A., Chiasserini, C., … Dutronc, Y. (2021). Response to baricitinib in the treatment of patients with early and late onset alopecia areata in the phase 2 portion of BRAVE-AA1 randomized controlled trial. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY. MOSBY-ELSEVIER. -
Foundational Considerations for Artificial Intelligence Utilizing Ophthalmic Images.
Abramoff, M. D., Cunningham, B., Patel, B., Eydelman, M. B., Leng, T., Sakamoto, T., … Char, D. (2021). Foundational Considerations for Artificial Intelligence Utilizing Ophthalmic Images. Ophthalmology. -
Efficacy and safety of baricitinib in adults with Alopecia Areata: Phase 3 results from a randomized controlled trial (BRAVE-AA1)
King, B., Kwon, O., Mesinkovska, N., Ko, J., Dutronc, Y., Wu, W., … Hordinsky, M. (2021). Efficacy and safety of baricitinib in adults with Alopecia Areata: Phase 3 results from a randomized controlled trial (BRAVE-AA1). JOURNAL OF INVESTIGATIVE DERMATOLOGY. ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC. -
Development of the Alopecia Areata Scale for Clinical Use: Results of an Academic-Industry Collaborative Effort.
King, B. A., Mesinkovska, N. A., Craiglow, B., Kindred, C., Ko, J., McMichael, A., … Senna, M. M. (2021). Development of the Alopecia Areata Scale for Clinical Use: Results of an Academic-Industry Collaborative Effort. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. -
Dermatology consent form readability as a barrier to comprehension and inclusivity: a cross-sectional study.
Faletsky, A., Han, J. J., Soliman, Y., Stephens, M., Li, S., Lee, K. J., … Mostaghimi, A. (2021). Dermatology consent form readability as a barrier to comprehension and inclusivity: a cross-sectional study. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. -
It's all alopecia areata - it's time to abandon the terms alopecia totalis and alopecia universalis.
Peterson, D., Craiglow, B. G., Mesinkovska, N. A., Ko, J., Senna, M. M., & King, B. (2021). It's all alopecia areata - it's time to abandon the terms alopecia totalis and alopecia universalis. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. -
TrueImage: A Machine Learning Algorithm to Improve the Quality of Telehealth Photos
Vodrahalli, K., Daneshjou, R., Novoa, R. A., Chiou, A., Ko, J. M., & Zou, J. (2021). TrueImage: A Machine Learning Algorithm to Improve the Quality of Telehealth Photos. PACIFIC SYMPOSIUM ON BICOMPUTING 2021. WORLD SCIENTIFIC PUBL CO PTE LTD. -
Two Phase 3 Trials of Baricitinib for Alopecia Areata.
King, B., Ohyama, M., Kwon, O., Zlotogorski, A., Ko, J., Mesinkovska, N. A., … Sinclair, R. (2022). Two Phase 3 Trials of Baricitinib for Alopecia Areata. The New England Journal of Medicine. -
Predictors of Quality of Life in Patients with Alopecia Areata.
Senna, M., Ko, J., Glashofer, M., Walker, C., Ball, S., Heredia, E. E.-, … Shapiro, J. (2022). Predictors of Quality of Life in Patients with Alopecia Areata. The Journal of Investigative Dermatology. -
Defining Severity in Alopecia Areata: Current Perspectives and a Multidimensional Framework.
King, B. A., Senna, M. M., Ohyama, M., Tosti, A., Sinclair, R. D., Ball, S., … Shapiro, J. (2022). Defining Severity in Alopecia Areata: Current Perspectives and a Multidimensional Framework. Dermatology and Therapy. -
Effect of Dupilumab on the Host-Microbe Interface in Atopic Dermatitis
Beck, L., Boguniewicz, M., Hata, T., Fuxench, Z., Simpson, E., De Benedetto, A., … Leung, D. (2022). Effect of Dupilumab on the Host-Microbe Interface in Atopic Dermatitis. JOURNAL OF ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY. MOSBY-ELSEVIER. -
Partnering with a senior living community to optimize teledermatology via full body skin screening during the COVID-19 pandemic: a pilot program
Trinh, P., Yekrang, K., Phung, M., Pugliese, S., Chang, A. S., Bailey, E., … Sarin, K. (2022). Partnering with a senior living community to optimize teledermatology via full body skin screening during the COVID-19 pandemic: a pilot program. Skin Health and Disease. -
Using qualitative methods to establish the clinically meaningful threshold for treatment success in alopecia areata.
Wyrwich, K. W., Kitchen, H., Knight, S., Aldhouse, N. V., Macey, J., Mesinkovska, N., … King, B. A. (2022). Using qualitative methods to establish the clinically meaningful threshold for treatment success in alopecia areata. Quality of Life Research : an International Journal of Quality of Life Aspects of Treatment, Care and Rehabilitation. -
Teledermatology to Facilitate Patient Care Transitions From Inpatient to Outpatient Dermatology: Mixed Methods Evaluation.
Kling, S. M., Saliba-Gustafsson, E. A., Winget, M., Aleshin, M. A., Garvert, D. W., Amano, A., … Ko, J. M. (2022). Teledermatology to Facilitate Patient Care Transitions From Inpatient to Outpatient Dermatology: Mixed Methods Evaluation. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 24(8), e38792. -
Disparities in dermatology AI performance on a diverse, curated clinical image set.
Daneshjou, R., Vodrahalli, K., Novoa, R. A., Jenkins, M., Liang, W., Rotemberg, V., … Chiou, A. S. (2022). Disparities in dermatology AI performance on a diverse, curated clinical image set. Science Advances, 8(32), eabq6147. -
Artificial Intelligence in the Detection of Skin Cancer.
Beltrami, E. J., Brown, A. C., Salmon, P. J., Leffell, D. J., Ko, J. M., & Grant-Kels, J. M. (2022). Artificial Intelligence in the Detection of Skin Cancer. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. -
A Cross-Sectional Analysis of The Environmental and Cost-Saving Benefits of Digital Dermatologic Care.
Gomez, J., Rizk, N., Linos, E., Ko, J. M., & Bailey, E. E. (2022). A Cross-Sectional Analysis of The Environmental and Cost-Saving Benefits of Digital Dermatologic Care. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. -
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on dermatology visits among older adults and racial and ethnic minorities
Rizk, N., Mathur, M. B., Ko, J., Chiou, A., Hunt, I. de V., van Egmond, S., & Linos, E. (2022). Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on dermatology visits among older adults and racial and ethnic minorities. JOURNAL OF INVESTIGATIVE DERMATOLOGY. ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC. -
Development of a digital tool for home-based monitoring of skin disease for older adults
van Egmond, S., Cai, Z., Nava, V., Rapaport, B., Ko, J., Chiou, A., … Linos, E. (2022). Development of a digital tool for home-based monitoring of skin disease for older adults. JOURNAL OF INVESTIGATIVE DERMATOLOGY. ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC. -
Rapid reduction in S. aureus & cytotoxins in dupilumab treated atopic dermatitis subjects
Beck, L. A., Boguniewicz, M., Hata, T., Fuxench, Z., Simpson, E., De Benedetto, A., … Leung, D. Y. (2022). Rapid reduction in S. aureus & cytotoxins in dupilumab treated atopic dermatitis subjects. JOURNAL OF INVESTIGATIVE DERMATOLOGY. ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC. -
A Multicenter Descriptive Analysis of 270 Men with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Lichen Planopilaris in the United States.
Pathoulas, J. T., Flanagan, K. E., Walker, C. J., Collins, M. S., Ali, S., Pupo Wiss, I. M., … Senna, M. M. (2022). A Multicenter Descriptive Analysis of 270 Men with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Lichen Planopilaris in the United States. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. -
Optimizing Virtual Visits and Reducing Inbox Messages Using a Pre-Visit Questionnaire: A Quality Improvement Project.
Gomez, J., Mazzoleni, M., Calugar, A., Pol-Rodriguez, M., Ko, J. M., & Bailey, E. E. (2023). Optimizing Virtual Visits and Reducing Inbox Messages Using a Pre-Visit Questionnaire: A Quality Improvement Project. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. -
Development and Clinical Evaluation of an Artificial Intelligence Support Tool for Improving Telemedicine Photo Quality.
Vodrahalli, K., Ko, J., Chiou, A. S., Novoa, R., Abid, A., Phung, M., … Daneshjou, R. (2023). Development and Clinical Evaluation of an Artificial Intelligence Support Tool for Improving Telemedicine Photo Quality. JAMA Dermatology. -
Rapid Reduction in Staphylococcus aureus in Atopic Dermatitis Subjects Following Dupilumab Treatment.
Simpson, E. L., Schlievert, P. M., Yoshida, T., Lussier, S., Boguniewicz, M., Hata, T., … Beck, L. A. (2023). Rapid Reduction in Staphylococcus aureus in Atopic Dermatitis Subjects Following Dupilumab Treatment. The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. -
Best Practices for Clinical Skin Image Acquisition in Translational Artificial Intelligence Research.
Phung, M., Muralidharan, V., Rotemberg, V., Novoa, R. A., Chiou, A. S., Sadée, C. Y., … Daneshjou, R. (2023). Best Practices for Clinical Skin Image Acquisition in Translational Artificial Intelligence Research. The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 143(7), 1127–1132. -
Integrated single-cell chromatin and transcriptomic analyses of human scalp identify gene-regulatory programs and critical cell types for hair and skin diseases.
Ober-Reynolds, B., Wang, C., Ko, J. M., Rios, E. J., Aasi, S. Z., Davis, M. M., … Greenleaf, W. J. (2023). Integrated single-cell chromatin and transcriptomic analyses of human scalp identify gene-regulatory programs and critical cell types for hair and skin diseases. Nature Genetics. -
Clinical Outcomes for Uptitration of Baricitinib Therapy in Patients With Severe Alopecia Areata: A Pooled Analysis of the BRAVE-AA1 and BRAVE-AA2 Trials.
Ko, J. M., Mayo, T. T., Bergfeld, W. F., Dutronc, Y., Yu, G., Ball, S. G., … Craiglow, B. G. (2023). Clinical Outcomes for Uptitration of Baricitinib Therapy in Patients With Severe Alopecia Areata: A Pooled Analysis of the BRAVE-AA1 and BRAVE-AA2 Trials. JAMA Dermatology. -
Association between yearlong air pollution and moderate-severe atopic dermatitis: A United States cross-sectional claims analysis.
Trinh, P., Allerup, J. A., Li, S., Ko, J., Chen, J., Linos, E., & Chiou, A. S. (2023). Association between yearlong air pollution and moderate-severe atopic dermatitis: A United States cross-sectional claims analysis. JAAD International, 13, 4–6. -
Evolution of a Project to Improve Inpatient-to-Outpatient Dermatology Care Transitions: Mixed Methods Evaluation.
Kling, S. M., Aleshin, M. A., Saliba-Gustafsson, E. A., Garvert, D. W., Brown-Johnson, C. G., Amano, A., … Winget, M. (2023). Evolution of a Project to Improve Inpatient-to-Outpatient Dermatology Care Transitions: Mixed Methods Evaluation. JMIR Dermatology, 6, e43389. -
Rapid reduction in S. aureus in atopic dermatitis subjects following dupilumab treatment
Simpson, E., Schlievert, P., Yoshida, T., Lussier, S., Boguniewicz, M., Hata, T., … Beck, L. (2023). Rapid reduction in S. aureus in atopic dermatitis subjects following dupilumab treatment. JOURNAL OF INVESTIGATIVE DERMATOLOGY. ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC. -
Hair Loss Profiles and Ritlecitinib Efficacy in Patients with Alopecia Areata: Post Hoc Analysis of the ALLEGRO Phase 2b/3 Study.
Thaci, D., Tziotzios, C., Ito, T., Ko, J., Karadag, A. S., Fang, H., … Law, E. (2023). Hair Loss Profiles and Ritlecitinib Efficacy in Patients with Alopecia Areata: Post Hoc Analysis of the ALLEGRO Phase 2b/3 Study. Dermatology and Therapy. -
Development of a digital tool for home-based monitoring of skin disease for older adults.
van Egmond, S., Cai, Z. R., Nava, V., Joy de Vere Hunt, I., Rapaport, B. R., Ko, J., … Linos, E. (2023). Development of a digital tool for home-based monitoring of skin disease for older adults. Skin Health and Disease, 3(5), e235. -
Hair Loss Profiles and Ritlecitinib Efficacy in Patients with Alopecia Areata: Post Hoc Analysis of the ALLEGRO Phase 2b/3 Study
Thaci, D., Tziotzios, C., Ito, T., Ko, J., Karadag, A. S., Fang, H., … Law, E. (2023). Hair Loss Profiles and Ritlecitinib Efficacy in Patients with Alopecia Areata: Post Hoc Analysis of the ALLEGRO Phase 2b/3 Study. DERMATOLOGY AND THERAPY. -
Safety Analysis of Baricitinib in Adult Patients with Severe Alopecia Areata From 2 Randomized Clinical Trials over a Median of 1.6 years and up to 3.6 Years of Exposure
King, B., Ko, J., Piraccini, B. M., Shimomura, Y., Dutron, Y., Wu, W.-S., … Sinclair, R. (2023). Safety Analysis of Baricitinib in Adult Patients with Severe Alopecia Areata From 2 Randomized Clinical Trials over a Median of 1.6 years and up to 3.6 Years of Exposure. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY. MOSBY-ELSEVIER. -
Baseline distribution of eyebrow and eyelash loss by severity of scalp hair loss in phase 3 trials of baricitinib for alopecia areata
Shapiro, J., Ko, J., Egeberg, A., Somani, N., Jedynak, J., Torisu-Itakura, H., … Craiglow, B. (2023). Baseline distribution of eyebrow and eyelash loss by severity of scalp hair loss in phase 3 trials of baricitinib for alopecia areata. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY. MOSBY-ELSEVIER. -
Concurrent improvement in scalp hair and eyebrow or eyelash regrowth in patients with severe alopecia areata treated with baricitinib
King, B., Ko, J., Senna, M., Tosti, A., Ohyama, M., Dutronc, Y., … Wu, W.-S. (2023). Concurrent improvement in scalp hair and eyebrow or eyelash regrowth in patients with severe alopecia areata treated with baricitinib. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY. MOSBY-ELSEVIER. -
Real-world post-deployment performance of a novel machine learning-based digital health technology for skin lesion assessment and suggestions for post-market surveillance.
Thomas, L., Hyde, C., Mullarkey, D., Greenhalgh, J., Kalsi, D., & Ko, J. (2023). Real-world post-deployment performance of a novel machine learning-based digital health technology for skin lesion assessment and suggestions for post-market surveillance. Frontiers in Medicine, 10, 1264846. -
Best Practices for Research in Virtual and Augmented Reality in Dermatology.
Muralidharan, V., Tran, M. M., Barrios, L., Beams, B., Ko, J. M., Siegel, D. H., & Bailenson, J. (2024). Best Practices for Research in Virtual and Augmented Reality in Dermatology. The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 144(1), 17–23.
Clinical Trials
Clinical trials are research studies that evaluate a new medical approach, device, drug, or other treatment. As a Stanford Health Care patient, you may have access to the latest, advanced clinical trials.
Open trials refer to studies currently accepting participants. Closed trials are not currently enrolling, but may open in the future.
- A Study to Evaluate Upadacitinib in Adolescents and Adults With Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis (Measure Up 2) »
- A Study of Baricitinib (LY3009104) in Participants With Severe or Very Severe Alopecia Areata »
- Effect of Dupilumab (Anti-IL4Rα) on the Host-Microbe Interface in Atopic Dermatitis »
- Extension Study to Evaluate Safety and Efficacy of CTP-543 in Adults With Alopecia Areata »
- Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of CTP-543 in Adults With Moderate to Severe Alopecia Areata »
- A Study to Evaluate Upadacitinib in Combination With Topical Corticosteroids in Adolescent and Adult Participants With Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis »
- SAR231893-LPS15497- "Dupilumab Effect on Sleep in AD Patients" »
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Redwood City , CA 94063
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Redwood City , CA 94063
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900 Blake Wilbur Drive, 3rd Floor
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Redwood City , CA 94063
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Redwood City , CA 94063
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Patient Reviews
(250 reviews)
Always professional, always personable
Dr Ko was once again kind, caring and compassionate.
The provider and practice are among the best. Everyone is pleasant, professional, efficient and on time!!
Dr. Ko is a very fine dematologist
He is a wonderful doctor.
went great Dr. Ko was very thorough and explained things well to us.
Best care I’ve received and in years.
He was amazing! Took his time explaining everything, made sure all of my questions were answered and it was very obvious that he is passionate about what he does.
The Best and Kind
I don't know another cancer center in the area. And this one seems to be doing the job for me.
Dr Ko answered all my questions and clarified some other issues
Dr. Ko is thorough and caring and we feel very fortunate to have him as our doctor.
He is patient and listens to his patients
Dr.Ko, Dr. Wong and nurse Laura were all wonderful. The doctors listened to me, I felt heard amd validated! This care is state of the art with the mole mapping and most importantly, the health care team is phenomenal!
Dr. Ko is the best doctor I have ever seen. He is kind and caring as well as expert and professional.
Dr Ko, his admin staff and healthcare staff are the best. Thanks!
Answered all of my questions, provided a thorough body skin check, explained all of his suggestions very clearly.
Dr. Justin Ko is a superb professional.
Dr Ko is Very Professional & Personable and we always have Very Worthwhile Visits - Thanks Dr Ko !!
Love Dr. Ko - he's thorough, listens, and explains things in a non-condescending way that is easy to understand.
He's great
Dr Ko is excellent exudes competence, warm and caring
Excellent in every regard.
best dermatologist. so kind and grateful for all the work he is doing. such an amazing person.
Great visit except for a 20 minute delay between people seeing me in the room
Dr ko knows what he’s going. Feel assured I’m on the right path
Dr Ko is great!
Dr. Ko, is intelligent, compassionate , just what you would expect in a professional
Was seen early, provider was well versed in my condition and treated everything that was necessary.
Dr. Ko is the best of the best. He’s been my dermatologist for the last decade, his bedside manner, communication are all just impeccable. Part of why I’ve stayed in the area is to continue my care through Dr. Ko who I wholeheartedly trust.
Dr Ko always spends time answering my questions and explaining his clinical decisions. He is kind and gentle with his procedures (I receive injections).
Great as always
Excelent experience!
Excellence doc.
Dr. Ko is outstanding
Dr. Ko is the best doctor I have ever encountered.
Best possible experience.
Great service.
He is not so pkeasent as compared to other providers
Outstanding!
Dr. Ko is very knowledgable and can explain complex medical concepts in simple terms. The wait time is also very short which is always a plus.
Dr Ko is a tremendous diagnostician, communicator and physician.
Very thankful to Dr.Ko fir providing his expert advise with short notice, was thorough and clear.
Dr. Ko is patient, thorough and professional. Best dermatologist ever.
Overall great experience made me feel very secure.
The visit with Dr Ko was excellent
Superb doctor and excellent service!
Dr Ko is excellent in his evaluation and communication with me. He's very thorough and also very personable. Despite how busy he is, he never seems rushed or distracted. I appreciate how he fits me into his schedule into his schedule to ensure continuity in my care.
Dr. Ko is compassionate and kind.
Dr. Ko was one of if not the most empathetic doctor I've visited to date. I felt heard and understood w/no judgment.
He is the best doctor.
Very good.
Dr. Ko is a very competent, caring good listening provider. I trust and rely on him.
Love Dr. Ko! I feel fully tended to & have his full attention.
Dr. Ko and Kristin Kennedy didn't rush my visit. They took the time to get background on me and my medical condition, they explained what treatments are currently available/underway and gave me options about them. Together, we worked out a plan for next steps, and I left the office feeling so hopeful.
Dr. Ko is very thorough. Compared to other dermatologists that I have seen, he is by far the best. I feel very well cared for by Dr. Ko.
Dr Ko was incredibly thorough and patient.
Dr. Ko was PERFECT!
Very smooth follow-up appointment. Dr. Ko was very thorough and spent a good amount of time with me.
Very good.
Dr. Justin Meng Ko is absolutely the very best doctor! He is always very caring, considerate, attentive, detailed, kind and professional. On this last visit especially, he went above and beyond any expectations and the call of duty. I was delayed at another appointment prior to my visit with him. I called the clinic to apprise them of my delay. Dr. Ko stayed past the normal clinic time to see me. He spent a long amount of time to address my problems in detail with patience and kindness. He even addressed and asked about my wife's well-being in taking care of me and asked her if he could render help to her in any way! He really cares about my problems and always gives me sound advise. He always follows up and asks how I have been doing. He is truly marvellous and a genuinely caring physician and a great human being. I wish we could clone Dr. Ko. Others should learn from him and strive to reach his standards. My wife and I feel very lucky and blessed to have Dr. Ko as our physician. He should be greatly rewarded and highly commended for his excellent care and attention to his patients!
Dr. Ko and Dr. Bae are AMAZING, always so kind and caring. They take the time to talk to me and see how I'm doing.
Dr Ko is an outstanding physician. He is always kind and thorough. I am always impressed by his bedside manner, and his ability to show empathy and kindness no matter how busy he is.
Great doctor, really appreciated his time. Will be recommending him to friends and family.
Very good.
Dr. Ko is the best! I had a little breakdown this time about something in my personal life and he was extremely understanding and kind.
Dr. Ko is incredible. He is smart, thorough, an excellent listener, very empathetic. He's the dr. everyone hopes for!
Very satisfied. All of my items were addressed during the visit, and I felt that the skin screening I received was very thorough.
He's outstanding. The best!
I went to him for a 3rd opinion and I think after 1 weeks. He got to the root of it
Justin Ko is the best! I feel so lucky to have him as my doctor.
he was so considerate and remembered specific things from the last visit
Dr. Justin Ko is one of the best doctors that I've ever had and I highly recommend him.
Dr Ko is outstanding.
Dr. Ko is the consummate professional: very learned, clear, attentive, thoughtful.
Very gentle when excising 3 moles on my back, didn't feel a thing.
Dr. Ko and his residents have consistently been "on the ball" anticipating skin issues ahead of them becoming significant issues. I am very lucky to have been a patient of Dr. Ko for the last many years.
I can't say enough good things about Dr. Ko. His deep care and concern for my treatment & well being exceeds all expectations, and I am so grateful to be under his care.
For the first time in 2 years I finally have peace of mind, Dr. Ko spent so much time with me, answering all my questions, explaining my condition to me, he made me feel like I'm in the best care and I truly believe I am now!
Very good appointment I feel relax and confident with my doctors opinion good bed side manner.
I appreciate how thorough, professional & personable Dr Ko is; it's well worth the wait to get in to see him!
Dr Justin Ko is a fantastic dr. It was impressive to see that he remembered little details about me after a long time since he saw me. I appreciate that he come in person to check my skin and talks to about my concerns. So thankful for such a dr.
Very good.
Very good.
Dr. Ko is excellent
Each visit with Dr. Ko has reinforced my confidence in my treatment and the quality of the staff. I feel extremely confident that I am in the best of hands.
Dr. Ko is the most caring doctor I've ever had. He's always knowledgeable about new research. He takes initiative in treating his patients but includes them in their care, rather than passing the buck to other doctors. Can't praise highly enough. He's the best.
Very good.
Superb doctor with good communication skills
Dr Ko is very courteous and caring and accomodating, flitting me into a busy schedule. I never felt rushed or that I was imposing.
Dr. Ko is amazing!!! Thank you Dr. Ko for always attentive to my issues !
Dr. Justin Ko is everything you could ask for in a specialist. He helped me regain all of my hair after suffering from alopecia totalis with minimal treatment results at other health institutions. I am so grateful to him. Thank you, Dr. Ko for everything! We have checkups every 6 months or so, and I am always in excellent care. His nursing staff fits me into his crazy schedule when I have concerns and need to see him. Thank you to Gerri! I also needed a medical necessity letter, and Gerri had one sent to My Health (so convenient) within an hour. What would I do without them? Thank you!
Dr. Ko is extremely, kind, thorough & understanding.
Dr. KO HAS IT ALL: LEARNED, COMPETENT, CARING, PATIENT, CLEAR, PRACTICAL
Very good.
Dr Kuo has been very thorough and caring.
absolutely love Dr. Ko
I feel very lucky to have such an expert in the field of dermatology oncology -
Dr Ko is excellent
Dr. Ko is an excellent doctor.
Very good.
Justin Ko, M.D. provided outstanding state of the art medical care. He is extremely knowledgable and nice. He was professional and still warm and courteous. He is a Doctor's Doctor. The BEST A+++
Dr. Ko is outstanding!
Dr. Ko is a very compassionate and caring physician and I feel I am in great hands under his care.
Dr Ko is always very thorough and kind. He is genuine and always gives me his full attention. I feel confident he will catch any melanoma I develop before it's a serious problem.
all care givers were excellent including the intern
Excellent, kind, thorough care. Thank You.
I like Dr. Koo very much.
So very impressed. Friendly and detailed.
Very good.
Dr. Ko was so thorough, caring!
I always have a good experience at Derm...
Dr. Ko is a very gifted healer. The most inspiring and caring doctor's appointment I've ever had. He has intuition and sensitivity which he offers generously to his patient.
Dr. Ko is very good at listening and then giving excellent care.
Dr. Ko is exceptional!
Very good.
Also want to put in a good word for the the resident and medical student who also spoke to me.
Outstanding team MD, NP and RN.
Dr, V used 2 vials of ladicaine (sp?) to numb the area on my leg being affected. She was professional and likely did s good job but seemed to lack compassion for the pain I experienced, which was awful.
outstanding
Dr. Ko was outstanding.
these people treat me like a queen. I've never had this good of people service in healthcare ever
Dr. Ko is an excellent doctor, extremely caring with his patients.
Very good.
both the student doctor and doctor were top notch. could imagine a better experience.
It was a thoroughly informative and enjoyable visit, rare for medical visits to be the latter. We left with man-crushes on Dr. Ko.
Dr. Ko is the best. My best experience I ever had with the Derm Physician. I'm glad he took me under his care. Thanks to my sister who referred me to him. Special Thanks to Dr. Ko for getting me into his schedule.
Dr. Ko is very good. He listens carefully and provides excellent care. He also went out of his way to help with a billing situation I was having. Very happy and impressed with his care and professionalism.
Dr. Ko is excellent. He exemplifies all of the above to a high degree. The residents have been good.
Dr. Koh is great, as was his nurse (Sorry; I can't remember her name.).
Dr. Ko is wonderful. I feel so blessed to have had seen him. I'm changing from Kaiser to Stanford for this #1 derm. staff.
My very special thanks & appreciation goes to my care provider who is so patient & accommodating in his desire to help & heal me. Indeed, I'm so blessed in receiving excellent service & attention given me by Dr. Ko. He is a wonderful person!
Dr. Koh is great, and I'm really going to miss Dr. Heineke!
I've been seeing the same dermatologist and PA for over a year. They're great.
Dr. Ko is a wonderful physician. He is kind and my health issues were always properly addressed. He always has the solution to any problem I had.
Very good.
all providers are top notch
Dr Ko was outstanding. He covered not just the issue I came in for but did a comprehensive derm exam and had excellent state-of-the-art advice/treatment regarding care.
Very good.
Dr. Ko has always been super informative with my all questions and needs. I cannot complain. I'm so pleased to be his patient. I know I'm in good hands.
Dr Ko and his staff are the best
Dr. Ko exudes competence without any sort of hautiness, and inspires patient confidence. He is one of my favorites at SH&C!
Very good.
Dr. Ko and his current resident, Dr. Chiou, are peerless.
Basically, I don't get enough time to spend with dr. and the last time I had to request for few more extra minutes. #8. I always have to request for few extra time.
Resident was not engaged/present, but Dr. Ko was great.
I am so thankful for Dr. Ko's care and treatment. I had a lot of questions after deciding to start Xeljanz treatment, and he spent so much time answering all my questions thoroughly. I really appreciate how helpful, knowledgable, kind he is. This also goes for my visit with Dr. Oro back in November. Dr. Ko and Dr. Oro and Dex are the BEST, and I am so grateful they are caring for me.
Dr. Ko has been very pleasant since my first visit. He listens and spends enough time and answers my all questions. My family and I admire him for his generous care for me. Thank You for taking care of me and understanding my health concern.
Everyone is engaged in my issues, even though I know they are minor in comparison with what I think are real serious issues other people have. I don't feel slighted at all, so I'm at ease.
Dr. Ko and his staff are wonderful
The Great Dr Ko is all there is to say
Dr.Ko is excellent, very knowledgeable and compassionate
I cannot complain about Dr. Ko. I am so glad I made the right decision to see him for second opinion. I am so happy that I'm in good hands. He is the best!
Dr. Ko is far and away the most professional and compassionate physician I've ever known. I'm so grateful to be in his care.
My special thanks to Dr. Ko in his untiring efforts & concern for my total & complete healing. He is such a wonderful caring doctor whom I would recommend to others. Thanks to Dr. Ko all his staff! They have very good teamwork!
He is very concern about my condition he is caring - so kind.
Dr. Ko is, in a word, fantastic. Sharp, observant, and caring, he takes his time with me, I never feel rushed, he answers all my questions. I feel I'm in good hands.
Drs. Heineke and Koh have always been great, and the more I see them, the more comfortable I am
Excellent!
Dr. Sheu and Dr. Ko are awesome! They answered all of my questions, appeased by concerns, and gave me very clear instructions for taking my medication.
Excellent physician, established good rapport and I felt understood and left with clear instructions.
Dr. Ko & Dr. Heinecke are the top doctors I've ever had. They are so patient & understanding; they answer all my questions & explain everything in way that I understand. I appreciate them a lot!
Dr. Ko is an outstanding physician, smart, kind & compassionate.
everyone is excellent
Had to most positive experience with Dr. Ko and his team! It was only my first visit, but I have never felt more positive about dermatology and going to the doctors. Thank you!!!
Dr. Ko is an excellent provider - Sharp, attentive & knowledgeable.
Dr. No was compassionate a quality I am no used to with my condition. I am often treated like I am no good with my hygiene and that I am not very smart
Dr Ko is amazing - I have recommended him to someone already
I feel that I have gotten more answers with regard to my condition than with any other doctors.
I felt so comfortable and confident with Dr. Ko that I will switching over my daughter to see him as her Dermatologist.
I'm always impressed with DR. Ko, and his nurse, they are highly knowledgeable and professional.
Entire staff treated me well, always answered my concerns & questions.
Dr. Ko is one of the nicest, most engaging physicians I have ever encountered.
wow
Dr. Ko is excellent with patients.
Wonderful dermatologist!
Dr Ko has a very good "chairside manner."
Dr. Ko was really fantastic. He spent so much time going through my symptoms, my skin care regimen, lifestyle, etc. He did not seem like he was rushing out to the next patient at all. Dr. Ko prescribed me 2 ointments, but I did forget which was for what problem... but I probably should have taken better notes.
Professional, kind and re-assuring care providers.
Excellent service all around. The team was great.
Dr. Ko was very easy to talk with. Really like him!
Excellent care, and the Dr. even told me about the Dermatology clinic that is also affiliated with the Joint and Rheumatology Clinic in some way should I need it.
Dr. Ko is far and away the most professional and compassionate physician I've ever encountered. I cannot say enough good things about him.
Outstanding!
Dr. Ko is GREAT!
Dr Ko was very nice and showed compassion. Very professional and efficient.
very impressed with Dr. Kos dr. patient interaction design
Dr Ko has a very good chair-side manner
Dr. Ko, and his whole staff, talk to me always use my 1st name, always smiling and seem to be happy with their job, and patients.
I have already recommended Dr. Ko to my coworker who is looking for a dermatologist.
Dr. Ko was very professional, yet personable and easy to talk with. He took the time to thoroughly explain the pathology results and discuss treatment options. I would absolutely recommend him to others!
It was a very positive experience. Excellent physician.
Dr. Ko is excellent. He prescribed a regimine that's perfect for me and is the only topicals that work. After seeing various dermatologist & physicians, his recommendations are what I trust even 2 years later!!!!
Dr Ko is a great professional.
I'm 57 years old and have NEVER had a doctor that comes close to Dr. Ko. He always is friendly and caring and explains everything. I drive 3 hours in each direction to see Dr. Ko.
Dr. Ko is always very attentive and makes sure all my needs are addressed before I leave . He is excellent in knowledge and always gives personal attention ! Thank you Dr.Ko
Dr. Ko is an excellent physician and I would be happy to recommend him to others.
I feel very good because the doctor treats me with a lot of familiarity, courtesy, respect. Gives me a lot of confidence for the care that they give me and explains the treatment.
Dr. Ko is fantastic - makes the patient feel confident in the program recommended. Answers all questions; and does not rush through visit.
This has been my best experience at a dermatologist office. I have been to University of Miami and other dermatologist offices but this was the the first time I feel I was actually treated like a person rather that just another patient. The doctors have had a higher level of knowledge in Alopecia Areata and provided me with a prescription that treated all my symptoms through there research. I truly thankful for the care I have received here as it has changed my life!
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Dr Ko is a great doctor and has a great bed side manner. He set me at ease when I was concerned about my condition
Dr.Ko is great, I need to make sure that my husband makes an appointment with him.
Superb experience. Dr. Ko has a great bedside manner. He answers my questions thoroughly and is current on the latest research.
Dr. Ko is the best health care provider I have ever had, and that's the absolute truth. His professionalism and his level of compassionate care are unsurpassed. I'm very grateful to have him on my care team.
Great dr and appt. Follow-up steps for clinical/lab work still unclear to me - not explained how to complete by dr or by receptionist.
Dr. Ko is the kindest and most knowledgeable Doctor I've ever had.
Dr. Ko is overall amazing. He made me feel so comfortable and this is so great in any provider, especially one who is administering a brand new procedure for you.
This was the first time I saw this particular provider. He entered the room and was familiar with my case and my history and risk factors. Very impressive.
I'm very lucky to have Dr. Ko as my MD.
Highest possible recommendation
Justin took great care of me.
Dr. Ko explained to me everything I needed to know about melanoma in terms I understood very well. I feel confident that he really took care of me. Excellent job.
It is an excellent doctor, knows very well how to express the answers to my questions and doubts that I have. Always treats me with kindness, respect and courtesy.
Dr. Ko is great. No complaints. Always listens and works with me on my psoriasis issues. Very friendly and provides great care in my treatment.
Dr. Ko is particularly friendly and upbeat
Dr. Ko is really nice, friendly and corteuous. He's a wonderful Doctor
No problems answering question about treatment, and an excellent listener.
Dr. Gabonza (intern) was very complete in my evaluation of my cysts on my back. Also very concerned and informative regarding my condition.
I would gladly recommend Dr. Ko to anyone needing his professional skills.
The doctor was not my regular dermatoligist but fit me in while she was out of country. He was very pleasant and helpful and froze off the mole in questions
Dr. Ko is a model of excellent doctor-patient communication. His manner and apparent competence are very comforting and reassuring.
Dr Ko is very professional and knowledgeable and I have had an outstanding experience with him and the Stanford dermatology clinic.
I really enjoyed see both Dr. Ko and the resident (I think Dr. Gee?). Both were very helpful and listened to my medical history and helped me come up with a plan for my recent diagnosis.
Excellent
dr KO is the best doctor I've had
Very thoughtful and reassuring manner
Dr Justin Meng Ko is a wonderful physician. He is a kind, compassionate physician with great knowledge and interpersonal skills. I respect his abilities and appreciate the generous time he gave. He was prompt, efficient, patient and highly skilled as well as credentialed at Harvard, Columbia and Tufts. I am grateful to have him as my physician
I think the world of Dr. Ko he is wonderful! He is a great provider.
Very good experience thanks so very much to Dr. Justin Ko and assistant.
Dr. Ko is excelllent. I feel extremely lucky to have him as my physician.
Dr. Ko is an excellent doctor, he is kind and responsive.
Though I've been a patient at the clinic for a number of years, this was my first appointment with Dr. Ko. Though there seems to be a lot of turnover in staff, I've always had good experiences with the doctors, and this last visit was no exception.
Not clear what to do after two weeks of medication.
I predict _____ that Dr. Ko, will be a good role model for all Dr. to emulate. He has excellent Dr. side manners and seem to be interested in what you say.
There was a general feeling of chaotic hurry-up energy about the session. .
Dr Ko is incredible!!! I'm so glad he went into medicine
Answers to questions not fully informative. "Nothing can do" response.
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always receive great service and attention
Dr. Ko is wonderful. He is is thorough, very kind, and very willing to coordinate care with other specialists. I trust him completely!
I really appreciated the time he took to answer my questions and to ask me about other health challenges I am facing.
Amazing experience.
Dr Ko has one of the best bedside manner of any physician I've seen. He was respectful, understanding, informative, explanations were clear, he answered all questions and I never felt rushed. More physicians should treat patients as he does.
Dr. Ko is the best doctor I've ever met with. When he entered the room he said, "I feel like I already know you." He answered all my questions and made me feel relieved.
Didn't seem interested in minor concerns such as documenting existing moles. His inspection of the body for moles was not thorough.
Dr. Ko was professional, confident, friendly and very helpful.
Dr. Ko is an excellent listener & eager for patient feedback.
I like Dr. Ko - he's a "straight shooter!' & resident student.
Dr. Ko and his team (Dr. Johnson) were awesome, I felt very comfortable, in good hands -
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