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Dr. Judy Ko, MD

Dr. Judy Ko, MD

Internal Medicine*

Dr. Judy Ko, MD is an internist in Fishersville, VA. Dr. Ko has extensive experience in Vasculitides and Osteoporosis & Screening. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Lewisgale Hospital Alleghany and Augusta Health. She is not accepting new patients.

2.9 Star Rating
Based on 14 reviews 2.9 Star Rating (14 reviews)

Practice

70 Medical Center Cir Ste 210 Fishersville, VA 22939
(540) 245-7170

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Ko specializes in the area of Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Ko's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ko

2.9
14 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 star
43%
43%
4 star
0%
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3 star
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2 star
14%
14%
1 star
43%
43%

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Avoid!!!
I echo all the above negative reviews: she doesn’t listen, has a preset idea in mind, talks to herself not patient. But that’s just personality. Worse still is her lack of competency. Misdiagnosed me; missed obvious signs; and then negligently happened to write down the wrong code. When I asked her if she really thought I had psoriatic arthritis she just laughed and said ‘whoops that’s a mistake. I’ll fix it’. I would go anywhere but see her again.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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JB – Mar 05, 2025
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Totally Disappointed !!
Dr.Ko prescribed a medicine for my RA and I did some research on the side effects of the drug and some effects were not pleasant at all.So I contacted the office and let her know I didn't think I would take this drug and what other options I had ? I got a call from her nurse stating that was nothing else she could do and I needed to find another Rheumatologist !!Wow what a slap in the face !! I never been dismissed by a doctor!!
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
1 other person found this helpful
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Ms.G – Jul 18, 2024
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Zero Personality
She is uncaring, is always rushed and makes no effort to actually listen. RA is a very complicated disease and Dr. Ko doesn't explain anything or give options. It's as if she doesn't want to be bothered.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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Apr 10, 2023
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I HAVE HAD 2 APPTS SO FAR WITH DR KO. I THINK THAT SHE IS GREAT. SHE MAKES SURE THAT I UNDERSTAND WHAT SHE IS TALKING ABOUT AND SHE IS VERY CONCERNED WITH MY PAIN LEVEL AND HELPING ME TO GET BETTER WITH THE LEAST AMOUNT OF MEDICINE AND COST. SHE ASKS MY OPINION AND SEEMS TO REALLY LISTEN TO WHAT I HAVE TO SAY ABOUT WHAT IS GOING ON WITH ME AND SHE TRYS TO HELP ME HELP MYSELF AND I THINK THAT IS VERY IMPORTANT. GREAT DR AND I WOULD DEFINITELY RECOMMEND HER TO ANYONE LOOKING.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
8 others found this helpful
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Harrisonburg, VA – May 03, 2017
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Dr.Ko's nurse is very nice and Dr Ko is courteous.However,she appears very indifferent to your symptoms.My last visit she was showing me old blood work results and had forgotten she ordered recent blood work.When I told her of new symptoms I was experiencing,she just gave me a blank look and never did address the problem.I left the office feeling very discouraged and uninformed.I am trying to help myself with books,sad my Dr.can't help.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
11 others found this helpful
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Gordonsville, VA – Apr 27, 2017
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Been seeing Ko for several years and yet to get a solid diagnosis. She is a waste of time but unfortunately the only other rheumatologist in the area was caught chatting with a nurse in the hallway about fibro and lupus being psychcematic. Darned if you do and darned if you don't. I myself am looking for rheumatologist at uva
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
13 others found this helpful
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Marion, OH – Feb 26, 2017
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Dr Ko relies on blood tests to determine pain levels rather than patient inpu. At the end, when discussing her diagnosis and treatment plan, she talks too fast and everthing is suddenly rushed. On several occasions, her nurse laughed when I described the locations of my arthritis pain.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
10 others found this helpful
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Mc Gaheysville, VA – Nov 28, 2016
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She has the personality of a rock, She doesn't speak loud enough to be able to hear her . Not very friendly , didn't greet with a Smile, When you can't hear what she is saying it's hard to understand and know her view point on my condition.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
10 others found this helpful
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Betty Ours in Harrisonburg, VA – May 11, 2016
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biography

Dr. Judy Ko, MD is an internist in Fishersville, VA. Dr. Ko has extensive experience in Vasculitides and Osteoporosis & Screening. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Lewisgale Hospital Alleghany and Augusta Health. She is not accepting new patients.

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Thomas Jefferson University

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Office70 Medical Center Cir Ste 210 Fishersville, VA 22939
1

Practice

North Augusta Family Practice1 Green Hills Dr Verona, VA 24482
2

Practice

Office30 Greenhouse Rd Lexington, VA 24450
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Augusta Health

    78 Medical Center Dr
    Fishersville, VA 22939
    Recipient of 18
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Bath Community Hospital

    106 Park Dr
    Hot Springs, VA 24445

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Carilion Rockbridge Community Hospital

    1 Health Cir
    Lexington, VA 24450

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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