MEET
DR JOSEPH KOU
Orthopedic Surgeon
LOCATIONS
Walnut Creek
San Ramon
PHILOSOPHY OF CARE
WHERE
Can I See Dr Kou?
WALNUT CREEK REDWOOD
2625 Shadelands Drive
Walnut Creek CA 94598Monday – Thursday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PMFriday
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
SAN RAMON
5201 Norris Canyon Rd #300
San Ramon CA 94583Monday – Friday
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
SERVICES
With Dr Kou
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About Dr Kou
Dr. Kou provides state-of-the-art orthopedic care in an efficient and compassionate fashion, and his patients enjoy his down to earth bedside manner. Dr. Kou educates his patients on how and why their problem developed and on what conservative and surgical treatment options are available to them.
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 materials and technology have dramatically changed the way most Orthopedic Surgeons practice. Dr. Kou uses the latest in foot and ankle surgery technology and techniques, including performing both the Wright Medical Infinity Total Ankle Replacement and the Paragon28 Apex 3D Total Ankle procedure.
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Board Certification
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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Fellowship
- Foot and Ankle Reconstruction
Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY 2008
- Foot and Ankle Reconstruction
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Residency
- Orthopedic Surgery
William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI 2007
- Orthopedic Surgery
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Medical School
- Doctor of Medicine
Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI 2002
- Doctor of Medicine
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College
- B.S. in Biochemistry
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 1998
- B.S. in Biochemistry
Medical Interests
Areas of Interest:
- Wright Medical Infinity Total Ankle Replacement
- Paragon28 Apex3D Total Ankle
Reviews
About Dr Kou
Dr Kou has been my orthopedic surgeon seeing me through the corrective surgery to repair another surgeon’s failed ankle fusion surgery and has since then performed another surgery on the other ankle. Both surgeries were completely successful. Since then he has been very kind and helpful with the follow-ups. After the bad experience I had with a different surgeon I am very hapy and relieved to have found him, and I intend to use him again if needed. Both Dr Kou and his assistant have been wonderful. I trust then both and recommend then for ankle surgery.
I met Dr.Kou and he was very polite and understood my concerns about my left foot and I appreciate him very much. I will definitely recommend him to family and friends.
I am now seeing doctor Kou and I like him very much he takes out a lot of time to explain What he sees.
As a retired physician I was very pleased to meet a young physician with medical care values with which I could agree
Dr. Kou is an excellent physician. He treats me for ankle pain. I’m usually a bit anxious when I have to get any type procedure involving a needle, but I’ve never experienced so little pain. It’s almost pain free. He’s always been extremely patient and gentle. I so appreciate the treatments I receive from Dr. Kou. The treatments alleviate a great deal of pain from my ankles and therefore make my life just a little bit easier.
Great Surgeon - Great Staff -
I interviewed three surgeons before deciding on Dr. Kuo and it was the best decision I could have made. First, Dr. Kuo is kind. He is patient and clearly wants his clients to be fully informed and on top of all that, he was always on time, as was his PA, Megan. Dr. Kuo made me feel like his top priority and made sure all my questions were answered by the end of each appointment. My surgery was such a success and I highly recommend Dr. Kuo for any surgery involving your feet.
I am remiss in not having shared my positive experiences with Dr. Kou and Megan, his PA. I had surgery on both my feet to correct pronated feet. The first procedure occurred in early 2017, followed by a surgery for removing the pins. The second surgery, on my other foot, happened last March and it was, again, followed by pin removal. During all four procedures, Dr. Kou and Megan were extremely professional. I was particularly impressed with Megan's kind and caring support. I also appreciated the fact that Dr. Kou was very clear in setting expectations. This type of foot surgery involves a very long recovery and it was not easy, but I am so pleased that both my feet are now upright and I am able to walk without the pain I was previously experiencing. I highly recommend Dr. Kou and Megan. They make an awesome team!!
Dr. Kou is skilled, confident, and caring. Please see him before you let a DPM with a scalpel near your foot.
Dr. Kou has helped me so much. My ankle was messed up and wasn’t repaired properly until I found Dr. Kou. It is critical that you take the time after an injury to find the right specialist to work on your specific injury, in my case my ankle. Don’t go see the first orthopedic physician you can get in with. I think I could have avoided some surgery if I had been with the right physician in the first place. Dr. Kou is the best when it comes to ankles.
Assisting the Doctor:
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Physician Assistants are highly skilled medical professionals. Dr. Kou is joined by Megan Smith, PA-C to provide the highest standard of care.
Reviews Mean So Much!
Reviews mean so much to both the doctor providing care as well as to prospective patients. We appreciate your reviews!
Dr. Kou has helped me so much. My ankle was messed up and wasn’t repaired properly until I found Dr. Kou. It is critical that you take the time after an injury to find the right specialist to work on your specific injury. Dr. Kou is the best when it comes to ankles.
Dr Kou operated on my right foot 8 years ago this month. I am still fine and am grateful to have found him. He was very sympathetic, very patient and very competent.
I saw Dr. Kou recently for an ankle issue. I found him to be very knowledgeable, approachable and patient. I highly recommend him.