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Dr. George Ho, MD

Dr. George Ho, MD

Urology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. George Ho, MD is a urologist in Columbus, OH and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Ho has extensive experience in Urinary Calculi & Removal, Urinary Conditions, and Urologic Surgery. He graduated from Northwestern University in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as OhioHealth Grant Medical Center and Riverside Methodist Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4 Star Rating
Based on 30 reviews 4 Star Rating (30 reviews)

Practice

500 E Main St Ste 220 Columbus, OH 43215
Telehealth available

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Dr. Ho is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Urology

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Ho specializes in the area of Urology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Ho's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ho

4.0
30 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 star
73%
73%
4 star
3%
3%
3 star
0%
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2 star
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1 star
23%
23%

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Great Urologist & Surgeon
Dr Ho monitored my prostate and PSA for several years. His knowledge, expertise and experience are excellent. His patient communication and consultation skills are outstanding. After years of careful monitoring he found I had developed prostate cancer. He surgically removed my prostate with excellent results. I have never been more satisfied and comfortable with a doctor. I rate him 10 out of 10.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Vincent G Link – May 28, 2024
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Provides top notch care
I saw Dr. Ho after another urologist had left me in worse shape than before the surgery he performed. Dr. Ho was able to identify the problem and then perform surgery to correct it. Additionally he is both a good listener as well as a good communicator. Highly recommended.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Aug 07, 2022
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Puts on a great show on the first visit
My first appointment with him was fantastic aside from the ridiculously long wait time in his waiting room. After that he accused me of being a no show because he decided to call me after 8 pm when he was supposed to call me during normal business hours for a telephone appointment and then only left one voicemail and only tried calling me once when I didn’t pick up the phone because I gave up waiting for him after 6pm and got ready for bed instead. Then when I tried calling him back (5 minutes after he left me a voicemail) his after hours staff person refused to get me in touch with him because I wasn’t having a medical emergency and instead of talking to me about the issue the next day he basically accused me in writing of being an unreliable patient. Months later I had a UTI and instead of reading my results from my urine test and calling in an antibiotic he said I was just dehydrated. Actually, he never had the guts to tell me himself, he had his nurse tell me.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Speed Demon – Jul 30, 2022
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I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2010 by Dr Ho, he was very informative of what lied ahead and what my options were, he explained in great detail of what consisted of each option. I caught my cancer early and He recommended that I keep my eye on it and if it started to grow then to make a move for a treatment or removing it, had it removed in 2013 by Dr Ho and have been cancer free for 6+ years now...I would recommend him above all.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Tony Mcclung – Nov 02, 2020
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Dr. Ho was phenomenal at listening, diagnosing, and treating a possible prostate cancer diagnosis that other doctors just handled with pills or skeptical procedures.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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J. Grunkemeyer – Nov 28, 2019
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I waited NO LESS than 2 hours for any of my appointments. Dr Ho seems to know his stuff, but after my surgery left surgical packing inside of my for 2+ weeks until it started to fall out. I was unaware it was there. Of course, he blames the nurse. I would not see dr ho again. I ended up with an infection and a trip to the ED
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 02, 2019
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Dr. Ho is a very caring and has a great sense of humor. My family Dr had to send me to a urologist for further testing. He said Dr. Ho is best Urologist I know and highly recommended him . I was diagnosed with bladder cancer within a week of my first visit with him. He and his great assistant Alicia have walked my wife and I through this from the beginning with compassion and expert medical care. He explains perfectly and listens to any concerns and questions that a patient has. Simply the BEST
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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Bart Trein in Orient, Ohio – Jul 16, 2017
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Dr Ho has treated my husband for several years now. Though he is is extremely busy he always takes them time to answer questions and I always have a lot of them. He is one of our favorite doctors.. He's GREAT!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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John W. in Columbus, OH – Nov 14, 2016
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Dr Ho was recommended to Me by My best friend(a physician) as the specialist He would go to if He had a problem. I asked another Dr.that I know and He said the exact same thing. Dr. Ho has first rate academic credentials. Harvard Medical School ,Univ. of Chicago. and numerous awards and distinctions in Urology. While that is important He also has a wonderful "bed side manner" He is always positive,smiling and upbeat. Yet very sensitive when explaining My cancer. He is a very skilled surgeon
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
Gary Vigorito in Columbus, OH – Aug 27, 2016
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Dr. Ho has treated me thoughtfully and effectively for conditions of the prostate and ED during the past 6-8 years. During that period, I also developed an inguinal hernia, which eventually required open vs arthroscopic surgery to repair. Not only did the surgery go flawlessly, but I soon returned to vigorous workouts at the gym. Now I feel as strong and healthy as ever, and am left with a scar that is virtually undetectable! Dr. Ho is an absolutely wonderful physician and surgeon!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
8 others found this helpful
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David K in Columbus, OH – May 22, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. George Ho, MD is a urologist in Columbus, OH and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Ho has extensive experience in Urinary Calculi & Removal, Urinary Conditions, and Urologic Surgery. He graduated from Northwestern University...read more
  • Urology

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  • Northwestern University

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Urology®
Urology
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Dr. Ho is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Urology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Scioto Valley Urology Inc.500 E Main St Ste 220 Columbus, OH 43215
    1

    Practice

    OhioHealth Physician Group Urology Circleville600 N Pickaway St Ste 402 Circleville, OH 43113
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Dublin Methodist Hospital

      7500 Hospital Dr
      Dublin, OH 43016
      Recipient of 7
      hospital awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      83%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% lower than the national average

      81%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      3% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Riverside Methodist Hospital

      3535 Olentangy River Rd
      Columbus, OH 43214
      Recipient of 31
      hospital awards

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      76%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
      View all patient feedback
    • Berger Hospital

      600 N Pickaway St
      Circleville, OH 43113
      Recipient of 1
      hospital award

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      84%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% lower than the national average

      79%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality