Penn Medicine Provider
Bariatric Surgery, Obesity Medicine
James Ku, MD
5.0
(139)
Accepting new patients
Sees patients age 18 and up
Healthy Weight Management and Bariatric Surgery
Make an appointmentCall 717-544-2935

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.

Education and training

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

What my patients think about me

Average Rating
5.0

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.

June 2025
5.0
5.0
trust!
May 2025
5.0
5.0
he is very good at what he does
May 2025
5.0
5.0
i felt heard.
April 2025
5.0
5.0
beast doctor

Insurance accepted

My Locations

Healthy Weight Management and Bariatric Surgery

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