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Dr. Dora Ho, MD

Dr. Dora Ho, MD

Stanford, CA

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Ho, Infectious Disease Specialist in Stanford, CA?

    Dr. Dora Ho, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Ho graduated from Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis. Dr. Ho is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ho’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ho’s office at (650) 723-6661.

    Where did Dr. Ho go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Washington Center / School of Medicine | Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis | Washington University of Health and Sciences

    Is Dr. Ho board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Dora Ho, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Ho speak?

    Dr. Ho and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Chinese

    • English

    What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Ho typically treat?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Ho diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Ho. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Immune Deficiency
    • Immune System and Disorder
    • Weak Immune System
    • Immune System Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D849: Immunodeficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cytomegalovirus Infection
    • CMV infection
    • CMV disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B259: Cytomegaloviral disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Latent Tuberculosis
    • Tuberculosis
    • Inactive TB
    • Latent TB Infection
    • Hidden TB

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z227: Latent tuberculosis

    Also known as:

    • Blood Infection
    • Sepsis
    • Bacteremia
    • Bacteria in blood
    • Bloodstream infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7881: Bacteremia

    Also known as:

    • Inflamed Jaw
    • Jaw Injuries and Disorder
    • Jaw Inflammation
    • Jaw Bone Infection
    • Jaw Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M272: Inflammatory conditions of jaws

    What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Ho typically perform?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Dora Ho may include:

    Please contact Dr. Ho's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Ho accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ho accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 723-6661 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ho accept in Stanford, CA?

    Dr. Ho in Stanford, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Ho's office located?

    Grant Building Room S-169

    300 Pasteur Dr

    Stanford, CA 94305

    (650) 723-6661

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    Dr. Dora Ho's Practice 2

    211 Quarry Rd Ste 201

    Palo Alto, CA 94304

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    Recognitions

    Publications

    Randomized, placebo-controlled trial to assess the safety and immunogenicity of an adenovirus type

    , 2013

    Utility of D Sequencing for Direct Identification of Invasive Fungi From Fresh

    , 2013

    Clinical Significance of Low Cytomegalovirus D Levels in Human Plasma

    , 2012

    Early CMV Viremia Is Associated with Impaired Viral Control following Nonmyeloablative

    , 2011

    Brain Abscess Caused by Phaeoacremonium parasiticum in an Immunocompromised Patient

    , 2011

    Treatment of Acyclovir-Resistant Herpes Simplex Virus with Continuous Infusion of High

    , 2011

    Yield of diagnostic procedures for invasive fungal infections

    , 2011

    Safety and immunogenicity of ictivated, Vero cell culture-derived whole virus influenza A

    , 2009

    Varicella Zoster Virus

    Immunogenicity, safety and consistency of new trivalent ictivated influenza vaccine

    , 2008

    Varicella Zoster Virus Infections

    , 2008

    Treating dissemited fusariosis: amphotericin B, voricozole or both?

    , 2007

    Potassium channel gene therapy can prevent neuron death resulting from necrotic

    , 2003

    Aphylactoid reaction to ciprofloxacin

    , 2003

    Interactions among ascorbate

    , 2001

    Neuroprotective effects of an adenoviral vector expressing the glucose transporter

    , 2001

    Calbindin D28K overexpression protects striatal neurons from transient focal cerebral ischemia

    , 2001

    Sparing of neurol function postseizure with gene therapy

    , 2000

    Gene therapies that enhance hippocampal neuron survival after an excitotoxic insult are not

    , 2000

    Neuroprotective potential of a viral vector system induced by a neurological insult

    , 2000

    Limitations in the neuroprotective potential of gene therapy with Bcl-2

    , 2000

    An adenoviral vector expressing the glucose transporter protects cultured striatal neurons from 3

    , 2000

    Delivery of herpes simplex virus amplicon

    , 1999

    Calbindin D-28K gene transfer via herpes simplex virus amplicon vector decreases hippocampal damage

    , 1999

    Gene transfer therapy for cerebral ischemia

    , 1999

    Gene therapy with HSP72 is neuroprotective in rat models of stroke and epilepsy

    , 1998

    Gene transfer of calbindin D

    , 1998

    The ins and outs of on and off

    , 1998

    Gene transfer therapy for cerebral ischemia

    , 1998

    Increased expression of calbindin D

    , 1997

    Herpes simplex viral vectors expressing Bcl-2 are neuroprotective when delivered after a stroke

    , 1997

    Gene therapy for the nervous system

    , 1997

    Defective herpes simplex virus vectors expressing the rat brain stress

    , 1997

    Inducible gene expression from defective herpes simplex virus vectors using the tetracycline

    , 1996

    Energy and glutamate dependency of 3-nitropropionic acid neurotoxicity in culture

    , 1996

    Overexpression of the glucose transporter gene with a Herpes simplex viral vector protects

    , 1996

    Overexpression of bcl

    , 1996

    Herpes simplex viral vectors expressing Bcl-2 are neuroprotective against focal cerebral ischemia

    , 1996

    A herpes simplex virus vector overexpressing the glucose transporter gene protects the rat dentate

    , 1996

    Herpes simplex viral vectors expressing bcl-2 are neuroprotective against focal ischemia

    , 1996

    HERPES-SIMPLEX VIRUS VECTORS OVEREXPRESSING THE GLUCOSE

    , 1995

    DEFECTIVE HERPES-SIMPLEX VIRUS VECTORS EXPRESSING THE RAT

    , 1995

    HERPES-SIMPLEX VIRUS VECTOR SYSTEM - ALYSIS OF ITS IN-VIVO AND IN-VITRO CYTOPATHIC EFFECTS

    , 1995

    MULTIPLE VECTORS EFFECTIVELY ACHIEVE GENE-TRANSFER IN A MURINE CARDIAC TRANSPLANTATION MODEL

    , 1995

    Use of herpes simplex virus vectors for protection from necrotic neuron death

    , 1995

    Necrotic neuron death, its exacerbation by stress, and its diminution by gene transfer approaches

    , 1995

    AMPLICON-BASED HERPES-SIMPLEX VIRUS VECTORS

    , 1994

    ALTERING CENTRAL-NERVOUS

    , 1993

    NEUTRALIZING EPITOPES ON HERPES-SIMPLEX VIRUS

    , 1992

    HERPES-SIMPLEX VIRUS LATENCY - MOLECULAR ASPECTS

    , 1992

    HERPES-SIMPLEX VIRUS LATENT R (LAT) IS NOT REQUIRED FOR LATENT INFECTION IN THE MOUSE

    , 1989

    BETA-GALACTOSIDASE AS A MARKER IN THE PERIPHERAL AND NEURAL TISSUES OF THE HERPES

    , 1988

    What is Dr. Ho's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Ho's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619032224.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ho?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ho

    What is Dr. Dora Ho's specialty?

    Dr. Ho is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Stanford, CA.

    What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?

    An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.

    Is this Dr. Dora Ho affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Ho is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Kaiser Permanente Walnut Creek Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Infectious Disease Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dora Ho accepting new patients in Stanford, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Dora Ho is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Dora Ho offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ho's office at (650) 723-6661 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dora Ho?

    Please contact Dr. Ho's office at (650) 723-6661 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Dora Ho have?

    Dr. Dora Ho is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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