Steve Ko
Emergency Physician
506 LENOX AVE NEW YORK NY, 10037About
Dr. Steve Ko practices Emergency Medicine in NEW YORK, NY. Dr. Ko assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Ko examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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