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Nerissa U. Ko, MD, MA
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Nerissa U. Ko, MD, MA
Neurology • Stroke- Telehealth Visits
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About me
Dr. Nerissa Ko is a neurointensivist, a neurologist trained in critical care. She specializes in caring for hospital patients undergoing treatments for conditions involving both the nervous system and blood vessels.
In her research, Ko studies outcomes for patients who suffer from subarachnoid hemorrhages, bleeding into the space between the brain and its surrounding membrane.
Ko earned her medical degree at the John A. Burns School of Medicine at the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa. She completed a residency in neurology as well as fellowships in critical care medicine and neurocritical care at UCSF Medical Center.
Ko is a member of several medical associations, including the American Heart Association and the Neurocritical Care Society.
Education & training
Board certification
- Neurocritical Care, American Board of Medical Specialties
- Vascular Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry/Neurology-Psychiatry
- Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry/Neurology-Psychiatry
Fellowship
- Vascular Neurology, UCSF Medical Center - OMAG
Residency
- Neurology, UCSF Medical Center - OMAG
Internship
- Internal Medicine, UCSF Medical Center - OMAG
Degree
- MD, University of Hawaii School of Medicine
My expertise
Locations
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- December 12, 20255 out of 5 Stars
Dr. KO is brilliant, kind, considerate, fun to talk to. I feel incredibly fortunate to have her as my neurologist.
- November 21, 20255 out of 5 Stars
Our conversation was friendly and informative. My questions were answered and I felt she gave me as much time as I needed. I'm very appreciative of the experience.
- September 28, 20254.6 out of 5 Stars
Very good
- August 15, 20255 out of 5 Stars
Dr Ko is excellent and has encouraged me by clearly stating my condition and giving me very positive reinforcement
- July 6, 20255 out of 5 Stars
Love my provider
- May 15, 20255 out of 5 Stars
Dr. Ko is a professional, compassionate doctor. I am grateful to be her patient.
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