Belinda Ko, MD
Primary Care Sports Medicine
About Belinda Ko, MD
Belinda Y. Ko, MD, is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and is a fellowship-trained Primary Care Sports Medicine physician.
Dr. Ko grew up in San Jose, California. She is proud to be the first female physician in her family. Her parents immigrated from Taiwan and taught her the value of hard work and perseverance. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from UCSB. She started two new community service clubs when she was at Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine. She spent a month in Nepal as a medical volunteer and learned medical Spanish in Costa Rica. She returned to California for her internship and residency at UCLA Medical Center and her fellowship at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center.
Dr. Ko strives to treat patients of all ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds with compassion and respect. When not in the office, she enjoys cooking, hiking, and reading, especially with her husband and two children. Dr. Ko practiced Sports Medicine for 10 years in the South Bay before joining Providence in Santa Monica. She believes in building a partnership with her patients to lead a healthier lifestyle and improve their quality of life. You do not have to be an athlete to see her; she strives to help anyone with musculoskeletal pain.
I always have a good experience when I see Dr. Ko…her staff is very friendly and courteous and Dr. Ko is always interested in what I have to say…I am always happy to see her.
Real Patient

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Excellent care and treatment
Providence PatientThis provider really listened to me and gave a lot of useful info. My issues are with the overall care provided by Providence, no one is looking at the big picture. But Dr. Ko is wonderful
Providence PatientDr. Ko was very respectful. I look forward to my return visit after the results of the test and PT has been completed
Providence PatientDr. Ko really took her time with me to listen to my history and go through the injection that I received step by step. I really appreciated her taking the time that she did.
Providence PatientI'm so appreciative to be able to get into see Dr. Ko soon after I make the appointment. She's also a fantastic doctor that listens to your concerns, explains things so you can understand, and always is helpful in pointing you in the right direction, She's an unusually wonderful physician.
Providence PatientExcellent care. Doctor is very competent and was very helpful.
Providence PatientI am very happy with all clinician specialists at St John's. Excellent care.
Providence PatientThe doctor and the front desk were very helpful, kind, friendly and professional. It was a wonderful experience.
Providence PatientDr. Ko is an excellent physician. She is personable, kind, and very knowledgeable. I feel so grateful to have her as a doctor.
Providence PatientDr. Ko is an excellent physician. She's is very knowledgeable. She listens to my concerns and always gives me helpful suggestions. I'm grateful to have her as a doctor.
Providence Patient