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

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Spoken languages

English
English

Reviews

Average Rating

137 reviews

Comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Penn Medicine.

Anonymous
July 2026
i cannot recommend him enough! i wish everyone had a dr ku in their lives!
Anonymous
June 2026
i will always recommend dr. ku to anyone looking for his specialty.
Anonymous
June 2026
he is nice and honest
Anonymous
June 2026
dr ku took extra time with me, he listens and works well with his patients

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