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Dr. Young Ko, MD

Critical Care Medicine*
3.3 (12)
Map Pin Small Lancaster, CA
Accepting new patients
51 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Young Ko, MD

Dr. Young Ko, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Lancaster, CA. They specialize in Critical Care Medicine, has 51 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from CHUN NAM NATIONAL UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE OF MEDICINE and is affiliated with Southwest Healthcare Palmdale Regional Medical Center and Antelope Valley Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Ko an average 3.3 star rating.

Dr. Ko works at Practice in Lancaster, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Respiratory Failure, Asphyxia and Hypoxemia and Bronchospasm along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Ko's Office Locations

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    44215 15th St W Ste 303, Lancaster, CA 93534 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (661) 945-0723

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Southwest Healthcare Palmdale Regional Medical Center
  • Antelope Valley Hospital

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Respiratory Failure
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Bronchospasm
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
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Shortness of Breath
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Sinusitis
Asthma
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Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Emphysema
Insomnia
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Interstitial Lung Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Lung Cancer
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Partial Lung Collapse
Pleural Effusion
Pneumonia
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Hypertension
Sleep Apnea
Traumatic Brain Injury
Valley Fever
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Abdominal Pain
Acidosis
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Acute Bowel Infarction
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Alkalosis
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Aspergillosis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Bronchiolitis
Chronic Bronchitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Common Cold
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Esophageal Cancer
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Gastric Ulcer
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Hiatal Hernia
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Influenza (Flu)
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Abscess
Lung Nodule
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Megacolon
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Narcolepsy
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleurisy
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Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sarcoidosis
Secondary Malignancies
Septic Embolism
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Swine Flu
Thyroid Cancer
Tuberculosis
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Wheezing
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Whooping Cough
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Respiratory Management
Sleep Study
Thoracentesis
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    About Dr. Young Ko, MD

    Specialties*
    • Critical Care Medicine

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    Years of Experience
    • 51 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1639277130
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • CHUN NAM NATIONAL UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
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    Dr. Young Ko, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Ko is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Ko has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Ko has seen patients for Respiratory Failure, Asphyxia and Hypoxemia and Bronchospasm, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Ko on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    12 patients have reviewed Dr. Ko. The overall rating for this provider is 3.3. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Ko.

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