Dr. Joseph Kou, MD
Dr. Joseph Kou, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Walnut Creek, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Kou has extensive experience in Ankle & Foot Surgery. He graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 2002. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Adventist Health Sonora and John Muir Medical Center Concord. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
Golden State Orthopedics & Spine - Redwood
2625 Shadelands Dr Ste 210 Walnut Creek, CA 94598Make an Appointment
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As an orthopedic foot and ankle doctor, patient care, clear communication and education are of utmost importance to provide, you, the patient, the ability to make informed decisions regarding treatment of an orthopedic condition. I believe that...read morebiography
Dr. Kou is among the best-trained orthopedic foot and ankle surgeons in the country, and has been in the field for more than 10 years.Orthopedic Surgery is an ever-changing field and the advances in foot and ankle care...read more
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery
Orthopedic Sports Medicine
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Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai
Fellowship Hospital, 2008William Beaumont Hospital
Internship Hospital, 2007William Beaumont Hospital
Residency Hospital, 2007Wayne State University School Of Medicine
Medical School, 2002University Of Michigan / Ann Arbor
Undergraduate School, 1998
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Golden State Orthopedics & Spine - Redwood
Muir Orthopedic Specialists
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- Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Fri: 7:30am - 4:00pm
- Sat: closed
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- Recipient of 10
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
View all awardsJoint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
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87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
77%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 3
hospital awardsJoint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well - Recipient of 1
hospital awardView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
75%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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