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Clifford Ko, MD, Colon & Rectal Surgery, Los Angeles, CA

Clifford Y. Ko MD


Professor, Surgery, UCLA School of Medicine

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  • 10833 Le Conte Ave72-215 ChsLos Angeles, CA 90095

  • Phone+1 310-825-9425

  • Fax+1 310-825-0189

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Education & Training

  • Lahey Clinic
    Lahey ClinicResidency, Colon and Rectal Surgery, 1998 - 1999
  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
    UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1991 - 1998
  • University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine
    University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of MedicineClass of 1991

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1993 - 2026
  • Surgery
    American Board of Surgery Surgery

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Combining Surgical Outcomes and Patient Experiences to Evaluate Hospital Gastrointestinal  
    Clifford Y Ko, Larissa K Temple, Journal of gastrointestinal surgery

Lectures

  • 2012 Burn Quality Consensus Conference & National Leadership Conference 
    American Burn Association (ABA), Washington, Dist Of Col - 2/7/2012

Press Mentions

  • Bypassing Closest Hospital for Emergency General Surgery Linked to Increased Complications and Prolonged Hospital Stay
    Bypassing Closest Hospital for Emergency General Surgery Linked to Increased Complications and Prolonged Hospital StayFebruary 19th, 2026
  • American College of Surgeons Awards CHI Health Creighton UMC–Bergan Mercy National Recognition for Meritorious Outcomes
    American College of Surgeons Awards CHI Health Creighton UMC–Bergan Mercy National Recognition for Meritorious OutcomesNovember 7th, 2025
  • ACS NSQIP Recognizes 76 Hospitals for Achieving Meritorious Outcomes for Surgical Patient Care
    ACS NSQIP Recognizes 76 Hospitals for Achieving Meritorious Outcomes for Surgical Patient CareOctober 30th, 2025

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