James Ku, MD

Bariatric Surgery, Obesity Medicine
Accepting new patients
Sees patients age 18 and up
Healthy Weight Management and Bariatric Surgery Lancaster
Make an appointmentCall 717-544-2935
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About me

I am a bariatric surgeon with experience managing obesity and related diseases. I specialize in laparoscopic gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy, and I have expertise with lap band and revisional bariatric surgery. I believe in a multidisciplinary approach to healthy weight management, utilizing dietitians, exercise physiologists, and neuropsychologists.

My education and training

  • Medical School: Thomas Jefferson University
  • Residency: Graduate Hospital
  • Fellowship: University of North Carolina Hospitals

Reviews

Average Rating

148 reviews

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Anonymous
May 2026
he was helpful and not judgmental
Anonymous
April 2026
very knowledgeable
Anonymous
April 2026
just very pleased with what seems to be earnest caring and attentive to my medical conditions and needs. kind and professional.
Anonymous
April 2026
really good listener and explain everything by details

Insurance accepted

Please contact the practice and/or the member services department of your insurance company for specific details before receiving services. Providers may participate in some, but not all, products offered by a health plan; providers may also accept plans at some practice locations but not others.

Locations

Penn Medicine hospital privileges

  • Lancaster General Hospital: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.
Dr. Ku is a Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health physician.

Qualifications and experience

Treatments and Conditions