What Patients Say
Patients describe Dr Ko as attentive and knowledgeable, and several say she listens to their concerns and offers options for care. Many praise her calm demeanor and bedside manner. The office staff also receive positive mention.
Listens carefully
50% of reviews
Several patients say she listens to their concerns and provides options or suggestions for care.
Warm and calm
50% of reviews
Several patients describe her calm demeanor, bedside manner, and making them feel cared for.
Friendly office staff
33% of reviews
Some patients describe the office staff as amazing and friendly.
Source: sjpp.org · Most recent review August 2026
About
Dr. Belinda Yah-Shin Ko is a sports medicine doctor in Santa Monica, California, board certified in Family Medicine and trained at Penn State College of Medicine. She practices at Saint John's Health Clinic, Saint Johns Physician Partners, Healthcare Partners Affiliates Medical Group, and Saint John's Physician Partners, and speaks English and Spanish.
Dr. Ko treats a range of musculoskeletal conditions including medial epicondylitis, meniscus injuries and tears, muscle strains and tears, and metatarsalgia, as well as menstrual disorders in athletes. Her care includes physical therapy referral, musculoskeletal pain relief, and pain management. She completed her internship and residency at UCLA Medical Center and her fellowship at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. Dr. Ko works to build a partnership with her patients to help them lead a healthier lifestyle, and she sees patients of all ages and backgrounds, whether or not they are athletes.
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