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Dr Ben Ko

Paediatrics London

Dr Ben Ko

4 years of experience

7,567+
Patients seen
4
Years in practice
7
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Ben Ko at a glance

Dr Ben Ko is a Paediatrics practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 42+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2018). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Man (Ben) Ko is a Senior Consultant Paediatrician based at Barts NHS Trust and he also sees patients privately, including at The Harley Street Clinic and The Portland Hospital.

He has over 20 years' experience as an NHS Consultant and an extensive clinical portfolio within neurodisability and child development. This covers physical and learning disabilities, autism and the full range of developmental disorders.

Dr Ko graduated from Edinburgh University and then undertook further training, rotating through tertiary centres, including Great Ormond Street Hospital London and the Royal Hospital for Sick Children in Edinburgh, He was previously Honorary Consultant at Great Ormond Street Hospital, prior to his current NHS appointment. He holds a Department of Health national level Clinical Excellence Award, which is only bestowed to the top 10% of UK consultants.

His approach is parent and child centred, allowing parents and children to make decisions with the best possible opinion and options. He provides robust, evidence based developmental diagnosis, which many parents find invaluable in helping to choose intervention and secure support for their children. He has also worked with the Motor Disorder Service at Great Ormond Street Hospital and so has expertise in medical assessment and management of children with cerebral palsy and other motor disorders.

Dr Ko has held numerous offices at the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health and is currently an Advisor to the Neurodisability Training Committee. He was a ministerial advisor to the Department of Work and Pensions and has contributed to central government policies for disabled children.


Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
Paediatric Neurodisability

Child Development

Autism

Dyspraxia

Cerebral Palsy

Learning Difficulties

Spasticity and Dytonia Medical Management


Autism

ADHD

Physical Disabilities

Learning Disabilities

Cerebral Palsy

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr Ben Ko

Education & training

  1. 2012–2018 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, London (GB)
  2. 2018–2022 Residency · Paediatrics
    Universitat de Barcelona, London (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2022-09–2023-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Paediatrics

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-709680 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Paediatrics
#EB-FF164C77 · issued 2023 · renewal 2033
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,035
Annual physical exam 99395 1,165
Vaccination administration 90471 1,277
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,522

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 60 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Ben Ko
HEADSHOT
Ben Ko in consultation
IN OFFICE
Ben Ko with the team
WITH TEAM
Ben Ko at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 64s
Meet Ben Ko

Research & publications

h-index: 20 · i10: 11

  1. Long-term follow-up of Paediatrics across GB
    Ben Ko, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.4324/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 36188682 · cited by 75
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Paediatrics
    Ben Ko, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5000/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 33331888 · cited by 161
  3. Long-term follow-up of Paediatrics across GB
    Ben Ko, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.8420/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 37809676 · cited by 183
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in Paediatrics
    Ben Ko, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.8134/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 37226768 · cited by 149

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Paediatrics European Annual Congress (Paediatrics) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Paediatrics National Society Meeting · London · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Paediatrics — London · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2023
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2023
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2023

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Paediatrics
  • Awareness When should you see a paediatrics?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · dr.man.ko@euroclinics.example

Location

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Ben Ko's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Ben Ko treats, with the size of the national pool of United Kingdom doctors offering the same care.

Paediatrics

Infant, child and adolescent health — growth, vaccinations, common childhood illnesses and developmental concerns.

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Ben Ko specialise in?

    Ben Ko specialises in Paediatrics in London, GB. 42 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Ben Ko treat?

    Ben Ko treats conditions within Paediatrics. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Ben Ko practise?

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  • What languages does Ben Ko speak?

    Ben Ko speaks English.

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