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Dr. James Ku, MD

Dr. James Ku, MD

Urology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. James Ku, MD is a urologist in Burlington, MA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Ku has extensive experience in Urinary Calculi & Removal. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Dentistry in 1991. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Emerson Hospital and Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Burlington. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.5 Star Rating
Based on 25 reviews 2.5 Star Rating (25 reviews)

Practice

20 Wall St Burlington, MA 01803
Telehealth available

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Ku specializes in the area of Urology. See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Ku's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ku

2.5

25 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Sep 24, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Carol R. Adler – Jul 16, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Rosie Perez – Feb 17, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Patrick Omalley – Jan 05, 2021
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
May 20, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Somerville, MA – Dec 05, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Emanuel V in Quincy, MA – Jan 07, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Woburn, MA – Oct 29, 2016
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What went well
  • 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
Helpful
Dk in Charlestown, MA – Jun 02, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. James Ku, MD is a urologist in Burlington, MA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Ku has extensive experience in Urinary Calculi & Removal. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Dentistry in 1991. He is...read more
  • Urology

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  • Georgetown University School Of Dentistry

    Medical School, 1991
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Urology®
Urology
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Locations

Practice

Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates Inc.20 Wall St Burlington, MA 01803
1

Practice

Office300 Mount Auburn St Ste 302 Cambridge, MA 02138
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Cleveland Clinic

    9500 Euclid Ave
    Cleveland, OH 44195
    Recipient of 28
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    17% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Mount Auburn Hospital

    330 Mount Auburn St
    Cambridge, MA 02138
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Emerson Hospital

    133 Old Road To 9 Acre Cor
    Concord, MA 01742
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ (2025, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in prostate removal surgery and transurethral resection of the prostate

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

    Superior clinical outcomes in prostate removal surgery and transurethral resection of the prostate

    View all awards

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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