Melissa W. Ko, MD
Neurology | Ophthalmology
4.5 out of 5 stars
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Biography
Dr. Melissa W. Ko, MD, specializes in neuro-ophthalmology, the diagnosis and treatment of vision problems involving the brain and nerves. She sees patients for a wide range of vision problems. These include:
- Double vision
- Neurologic vision loss
- Optic neuropathy
- Papilledema
Dr. Ko has special training to treat adults and children. She is one of the only neuro-ophthalmologists in the state with training across all ages.
With her patients, Dr. Ko is passionate about helping them achieve their goals. She provides comprehensive treatment plans and works together with many medical professionals to make sure patients with neurologic disorders affecting their vision receive the best care possible.
Patients say Dr. Ko is approachable, outstanding, and has a great bedside manner. Dr. Ko currently has a rating of 4.7 stars out of 5 with over 100 ratings. In a recent five-star review, a patient remarked: "Very thorough examination, got me in on time, spent the time to answer my questions, and the doctor made the exam fun."
Dr. Ko earned her undergraduate degree from Yale University and medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine. She also completed an internship, residency, and fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania.
Insurance
Insurance plans accepted by this provider are below.
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage POS
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO
- Anthem HMO
- Anthem Managed Medicaid Healthy Indiana Plan
- Anthem Managed Medicaid Hoosier Care Connect
- Anthem Managed Medicaid Hoosier Healthwise
- Anthem Medicare Advantage HMO
- Anthem Medicare Advantage PPO
- Anthem PPO
Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- Care Source Healthy Indiana Plan
- Care Source Hoosier Healthwise
- Care Source Marketplace
- Cigna HealthCare HMO
- Cigna HealthCare PPO
- Cofinity (Aetna) PPO
- Cofinity (Aetna) PPOM
Community Health Alliance
Deaconess OneCare
- Encore Combined
- Encore Health Network
First Health Network
- Health Alliance Medicare Advantage
- Humana ChoiceCare
- Humana Medicare Advantage HMO
- Humana Medicare Advantage PFFS
- Humana Medicare Advantage PPO
Lutheran Preferred
Majestic Care Management I-SNP
- Managed Health Services Healthy Indiana Plan
- Managed Health Services Hoosier Care Connect
- Managed Health Services Hoosier Healthwise
- Managed Health Services Marketplace
- Managed Health Services Medicare Advantage
- MDWise Excel Healthy Indiana Plan
- MDWise Excel Hoosier Healthwise
Medicaid (Traditional)
Medicare (Traditional)
MultiPlan/PHCS
- Parkview Signature Care EPO
- Parkview Signature Care PPO
Physicians Health Plan of Northern Indiana (PHP)
Sagamore Health Network
SHO Direct
Southern Indiana Health Organization (SIHO) Inspire/PPO
- United HealthCare Managed Medicaid - Hoosier Care Connect
- United HealthCare Medicare Advantage HMO
- United HealthCare Medicare Advantage POS
- United HealthCare Medicare Advantage PPO
VA Community Care Network
- Zing Health CSNP
- Zing Health DSNP
- Zing Health HMO
- Zing Health POS
- Zing Health PPO
Note: Although this listing was accurate at the time of posting, insurances change regularly, and insurance plans listed may not be accepted at all office locations for this provider. Please confirm with your insurance company that this provider is covered by your plan before your appointment.
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Specialties & Details
Specialties:
Neurology, Ophthalmology
Conditions & Treatments:
Neuro-ophthalmology, Double Vision, Neurologic Vision Loss
Additional Languages:
Mandarin
Education
School of Medicine:
University of Rochester School of Medicine
Internship:
University of Pennsylvania
Residency:
University of Pennsylvania
Fellowship:
University of Pennsylvania
Hospitals & Affiliations
Hospital Privileges:
IU Health Methodist/IU Health University
Physician Group:
IU Health Medical Group
Research
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