Westwood Minds

“Dr. Ko is unusually attentive and acutely aware of the needs and struggles of patients where he can connect dots fast. He does not seek to offer naive consolations or prioritize efficiency, but after years of research and engagement with clinical science, he approaches treatment with a multi-disciplinary and thoughtful engagement. His meaningful care and intervention makes me mindful of the fact that the quality of care and treatment can make a huge difference and it is possible to not know what one is missing in life. Dr. Ko’s interventionist model aligns with prevailing science, and he understands that psychiatry is not a uniformed and one dimensional science and everyone’s unique neuro-phenotype is different. The naive categorization or designation of groups of patients under one umbrella folk psychiatry, in my view devalues the unique struggles of each patient. I was under traditional old treatment for a long time, with atypical and ineffective treatment for years not aware that some treatments that are novel and nuanced might be more helpful and offer less side effects. Also he is effective and not naive, trust him and tell him the truth, he will help you.”

“Dr. Ko is a doctor that you can tell truly cares about the patient as a person, not just symptoms. He's warm, supportive, and has a wealth of experiences to draw from. Proximity to UCLA is a cherry on top.”

“I appreciate Dr. Ko for taking the time and hearing out my situation in its entirety. He took time to carefully explain his evaluation and treatment plans for me. Once we agreed to a treatment plan Dr. Ko gave me his number and remained available even after hours to walk me through. I appreciated how I wasn't some one and done patient to him. I am more functional now and feel I'm making major improvements.”

“I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Ko for any psychiatry help people may need. As a criminal defense attorney, I had a client who was unfortunately facing possible criminal prosecution for a minor incident that occured while the client was having a mental health crisis. Dr. Ko was quickly able to open up his schedule to meet with the client, was able to diagnose him quickly, and promptly started a treatment plan. As a result the client's symptoms quickly came under control and the client was ultimately able to obtain favorable outcome. I can tell that Dr. Ko genuinely cares about his patients and takes his time to evaluate their issues & needs. I can't say enough good things about Dr. Ko and I highly recommend him.”