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AltaMed is one of the nations largest community health networks. For more than 45 years, we have provided care to patients in the diverse neighborhoods of Los Angeles and Orange counties. For health care professionals committed to their patients, communities and careers, AltaMed is an excellent opportunity to pursue professional goals with pride and distinction.AltaMed is a non-profit organization, focused on the needs of our patients and the well-being of our communities. Our commitment to community health compels us to look beyond the walls of our offices and clinics and see not just patients, but new possibilities for community wellness.

Joan Ko, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Urology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC and serves as the Director of Clinical Research in the Division of Pediatric Urology at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. With a background in Molecular Cellular and Developmental Biology from Yale University and extensive training in pediatric urology, Dr. Ko specializes in the care of complex urologic conditions in children. Dr. Ko's clinical interests include managing disorders such as spina bifida, epispadias, bladder exstrophy, and cloacal malformations. She oversees numerous active research projects aimed at improving outcomes for pediatric urology patients, contributing significantly to advancements in the field. Generated from the website