Dr. Emily Ko MD Philadelphia, PA with 11-20 years experience
Gender: Female Years In Practice: 11-20 Phone Number:(215) 829-2345
Specialty
Obstetrics & Gynecology
General Obstetrics & Gynecology
Gynecologic Oncology
Contact
800 Walnut Street
10th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107 Phone:(215) 829-2345
Insurances
BCBS North Carolina BlueOptions PPO United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospitals of the University of Pennsylvania-Penn Presbyterian Philadelphia, PA Pennsylvania Hospital Philadelphia, PA UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside Pittsburgh, PA
Dr. Emily Ko's Videos
Dr. Emily Ko on the Role of Surgery in Endometrial Cancer
Emily Ko, MD, assistant professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Pennsylvania Health System, discusses the role of surgery in endometrial cancer and the candidacy of patients for the procedure. Unlike other cancer types, Ko says surgery is an upfront treatment for the patients with endometrial cancer. She adds that while surgery is common and normally the best treatment, patient risk factorssuch as current health and comorbities must be taken into account prior to a decision being made.