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Nerissa Ko

Neurology

Nerissa Ko, M.D.

San Francisco, CA

Dr. Nerissa Ko is a neurointensivist, a neurologist trained in critical care. She specializes in caring for hospital patients undergoing treatments for conditions involving both the nervous system and blood vessels. In her research, Ko studies outcomes for patients who suffer from subarachnoid hemorrhages, bleeding into the space between the brain and its surrounding membrane.Ko earned her medical degree at the John A. Burns School of Medicine at the University of Hawai'i at Mnoa. She completed

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30+

Years in Practice

Credentials

Education & Training

  • Medical School: John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii
  • Residency: UCSF Medical Center (Neurology)
  • Fellowship: UCSF Medical Center (Critical Care Medicine, Neurocritical Care)

Peer Recognition

  • Castle ConnollyTop Doctor

    2025-2026 (2 years)

  • HealthgradesHealthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Vascular Neurology & Stroke

Conditions & Treatments

Stroke & Cerebrovascular DiseaseCarotid Artery Disease

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

  • UCSF Medical Center

Experience

30+ years in practice