Dr. Wei-fang Ko M.D.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
19845 Lake Chabot Rd Suite, 104 Castro Valley CA, 94546About
Specializing in gastroenterology and internal medicine, Dr. Wei-Fang Ko, MD is one of the country's most highly rated doctors. He currently treats patients in Hayward, California and Castro valley, California. ...
Education and Training
University of Minnesota Medical School 1997
Taipei Medical University 1986
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
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Treatments
- Diabetes
- Anemia
- Hepatitis
- Cirrhosis
- Hepatitis B
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Colon Polyps
- Pain
- H. Pylori
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