Dr. Koh specializes in the treatment of back and neck pain caused by arthritis, degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, sciatica, herniated discs and pain following spine surgery. He also has expertise in treating neuropathic pain, cancer related pain, CRPS (complex regional pain syndrome), atypical facial pain, compression fractures, headache, joint pain and peripheral neuralgias.

Dr. Koh offers a variety of treatment options to help eliminate pain intractable to previous therapy, including epidurals, nerve blocks, radiofrequency ablation, kyphoplasty, spinal cord stimulator, joint injections, and the latest minimally invasive spine procedures (MILD, Minuteman fusion, SI joint fusion, SPRINT PNS). He also has an interest in treating vertebrogenic low back pain by basivertebral nerve radiofrequency ablation (INTRACEPT procedure).

Dr. Koh's practice philosophy is to blend medical innovation, evidence based medicine and compassion to meet each patient's individual goals. He strives to improve functionality and allow patients to resume an active lifestyle. Dr. Koh believes that the treatment of pain is not only a physical issue but an emotional one as well. He offers patients the personal time and care that is needed to thoroughly evaluate their pain and provide them with the most appropriate treatment.

Certified Specialties

Anesthesiology - American Board of Anesthesiology

Faculty Appointments

Associate Professor of Clinical Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine - Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2012 - 2012

Residency, Anesthesiology, Montefiore Medical Center-North Division/Wakefield. 2008 - 2011

Internship, Anesthesiology, Long Beach Medical Center New York. 2007 - 2008

Education

DO | New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. 2007

Awards

Medical School Honors: Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Hematology, Surgery Clerkship. 2003 - 2007

Transport of Neurotoxicant by molecular mimicry: Methylmercury-L-cysteine is a substrate for Human LAT1 and 2 amino acid carrier. 2002

Strong Children's Research Cneter Summer Student Fellowship. 1999

Publications

Journal Articles

Neurolysis of ilioinguinal/iliohypogastric nerve and superior hypogastric plexus in a patient with Stage IV cervical cancer

Kalia, H.; Morris, G., Koh, A.

Pain Physician Journal. 2013; .

N-glycosylation controls functional activity of Oatp1, an organic anion transporter.

Lee TK, Koh AS, Cui Z, Pierce RH, Ballatori N

American journal of physiology. Gastrointestinal and liver physiology.. 2003 August 285 (2):G371-81. Epub 04/17/2003.

Functional complementation between a novel mammalian polygenic transport complex and an evolutionarily ancient organic solute transporter, OSTalpha-OSTbeta.

Seward DJ, Koh AS, Boyer JL, Ballatori N

The Journal of biological chemistry.. 2003 July 25278 (30):27473-82. Epub 04/28/2003.

Transport of a neurotoxicant by molecular mimicry: the methylmercury-L-cysteine complex is a substrate for human L-type large neutral amino acid transporter (LAT) 1 and LAT2.

Simmons-Willis TA, Koh AS, Clarkson TW, Ballatori N

The Biochemical journal.. 2002 October 1367 (Pt 1):239-46. Epub 1900 01 01.

Identification of a mechanism by which the methylmercury antidotes N-acetylcysteine and dimercaptopropanesulfonate enhance urinary metal excretion: transport by the renal organic anion transporter-1.

Koh AS, Simmons-Willis TA, Pritchard JB, Grassl SM, Ballatori N

Molecular pharmacology.. 2002 October 62 (4):921-6. Epub 1900 01 01.

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

4.7

Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

4.7

Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

4.7

Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care

4.7

Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

4.7

Patient Comments

5.0

This was the first time in years I have actually felt like I was listened to and heard.

Feb 16, 2025

5.0

I would recommend a new patient to come here

Dec 20, 2024

5.0

Excellent care from and interactions with the doctor and fellow.

Dec 17, 2024

5.0

I left knowing all my options and having no further questions.

Dec 12, 2024

5.0

Exceeded my expectations and was taken by the care and kindness he showed!

Dec 11, 2024

5.0

I would absolutely recommend this care provider and hospital to my family and friends.

Nov 20, 2024

5.0

This is the ONE place I feel heard about my pain and not judged or doubted.. I love my providers and their staff

Nov 14, 2024

5.0

I am so comfortable with Dr Koh and the staff.

Sep 29, 2024

5.0

Excellent clinic. The Fellow was very helpful and talked about a procedure that was then discussed by Dr Koh.

Sep 02, 2024

5.0

The fellow was very nice and explained a lot of things. The doctor himself was very nice and seemed to know much about my condition before he saw me. Which I am glad to hear most doctors come and then ask what I'm there for. But this doctor came in I knew what I was there for and had a plan of action.

Jul 22, 2024

5.0

Dr. Koh is an amazing doctor and so are all of his medical staff.

Jul 11, 2024

5.0

Good

Jun 21, 2024

5.0

Very good

Jun 10, 2024

5.0

I respect him and trust him

Jun 06, 2024

3.8

The injection was helpful in some respects [...].

May 24, 2024

5.0

Dr. KOH is a very knowledgeable doctor who my husband & I trust very much with my healthcare. He is knowledgeable in many areas & very affable.

Apr 22, 2024

5.0

Excellent

Mar 21, 2024

5.0

Doctor was understanding, veiwing the complexity of my medical problem and what he thought would be the best way to help my pain issue

Nov 27, 2023

5.0

Explained my care in detail - reviewed my chart and answered all my questions.

Jul 13, 2023

5.0

Dr. Koh called me at 8pm at night after a 24 hr. Shift at the hospital. Very professional

Jul 11, 2023

5.0

NEVER bad!

Jun 26, 2023

5.0

The provider's fellows are always a pleasure to meet and discuss my health status and treatment plans. The provider (specialist) who has cared for me for several years is one of the best specialists who has cared for me. He imminently oversees the fellows (resident MD's in rotations) and has a wonderful working relationship with his entire staff. I have recommended this board certified specialty physician to others. His care and treatments have increased my QOL.

Jun 26, 2023

3.4

I feel as if Dr. Koh was in a rush to get out that day. Usually he will listen and be thoughtful about his responses to me. That day I felt as if he just needed to leave for some reason, and didn't really have time to answer my questions.

Jun 21, 2023

5.0

Excellent provider. One of best I have seen in almost 48 years

May 03, 2023

5.0

Dr. Koh is one of the best doctors I have seen. He is knowledgeable, takes time to talk to you and make sure you understand everything. He treats you like a person and cares about your concerns and care.

Apr 05, 2023

2.2

Saw the doctor for 1 minute as he stood in the hallway..did not even enter the room while speaking to me

Apr 03, 2023

5.0

Great provider.

Mar 27, 2023

1.4

[...] dr. Visit was 3 minutes with very little discussion.do not like this dr.

Jan 20, 2023

5.0

Dr. Koh is the best! He's always been there for me. Not only has he believed me, but he has always believed in me I don't know what I would do without him.

Jan 13, 2023

5.0

Very nice MD and well spoken

Oct 14, 2022

2.6

Always seemed to be in a hurry!! [...]

Sep 26, 2022

2.2

I feel questions about how the pain has changed my life is important. I have questions about what to do after the injections. I waited 8 months to spend 5 minutes with Dr Koh. What does this shot do? Should I change my life style even more or will it be okay to going back to how I use to be.

Jul 31, 2022

3.0

[...] Dr. Koh really seemed way too busy to sit and listen to me that day. Generally he will listen and answer my questions, but that day, he was more interested in taking care of the electronic health record, so I just didn't bother asking my questions of him. The resident gave me some answers [...]

Jul 31, 2022

5.0

Dr. Koh takes his time with me. We discuss pros n cons and anything else that can be done

Jun 27, 2022

5.0

I had the CT scan a year ago and this was the first doctor to take the time to discuss my issues in-depth. And explain them in a way that I could understand. He was kind and an excellent communicator.

Jun 16, 2022

5.0

Dr Koh was excellent. Always made me feel safe. Up front and honest.

Jun 05, 2022

5.0

I highly respect Dr. Koh and trust him completely

Jun 03, 2022

5.0

I have recommended Dr. Koh to others. He is excellent.

May 22, 2022

5.0

It was obvious that the office was very busy that day and Dr. Koh talked with me and spent the time needed, even though the appointment was short. I felt as if I had a plan when I left the office and there was a clear path at that time.

Mar 13, 2022