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Trust score 8/100
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Dr
Dr Ben Ko
Paediatrics
English
7,567+
Patients seen
4
Years in practice
7
Publications
1
Languages spoken
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
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
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2012–2018 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2018–2022 Residency · Paediatrics
Career & appointments
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2022-09–2023-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
— Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Paediatrics
Malpractice insurance:
Generali Healthcare · 3,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime 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
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 20 · i10: 11
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Long-term follow-up of Paediatrics across
DOI: 10.4324/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 36188682 · cited by 75
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Validation of clinical scoring in Paediatrics
DOI: 10.5000/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 33331888 · cited by 161
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Long-term follow-up of Paediatrics across
DOI: 10.8420/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 37809676 · cited by 183
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Validation of clinical scoring in Paediatrics
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 · · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Paediatrics — · 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
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 0.05
- Knowledge
- 0.08
- Wait Time
- 3.80
- Staff Friendliness
- 0.02
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.00
- Value For Money
- 4.10
- Would Recommend Pct
- 4
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★ 5 verified visit
“Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”
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★ 5 verified visit
“Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”
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★ 4 verified visit
“Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”
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
