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Lewis County Health System Welcomes Podiatrist Gifferd
Ko, DPM
Published: December 08, 2025
at 01:45 p.m.
By: Press Release from Lewis County Health System
For Immediate Release
December 8, 2025
Lewis County
Health System Welcomes Podiatrist Gifferd Ko, DPM
LOWVILLE,
NY─ Lewis County Health System is pleased to
welcome Podiatrist Gifferd Ko, DPM, MSc, AACFAS to the medical staff.
Dr. Ko joins the Lewis County Orthopedic team located on the health system
campus, Medical Arts Building, first floor, Suite 120A in Lowville.
“We are thrilled
to welcome Dr. Ko to Lewis County,” stated Gerald R. Cayer, Chief Executive
Officer at Lewis County Health System. “The addition of Dr. Ko will
significantly enhance access to foot care for the residents of Lewis County
and the surrounding communities that LCHS serves.”
Dr. Ko received
his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine at the Kent State University College of
Podiatric Medicine in Independence, Ohio, followed by residency at Emory
University School of Medicine. He earned a Master of Science in
Clinical Exercise Physiology from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario,
and completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto in
Toronto, Ontario. Dr. Ko is also board-eligible with the American
College of Foot and Ankle Surgery.
According to Sean
Harney, MD, Chief Medical Officer of Employed Practices, “We are happy that
Dr. Ko chose to be part of our team. His expertise and commitment to
providing local access to podiatry care will help us better meet the
essential foot care needs of the community. Our patients will greatly
appreciate his attention to detail and engaging personality.”
Dr. Ko will
diagnose and treat a wide range of podiatric conditions for patients,
including routine foot care, nail care, removal of corns and calluses,
bunions, hammertoes, plantar fasciitis, arthritis, and foot complications
associated with diabetes. With an interest in sports medicine, he
also has an interest in fractures and sprains of the foot and ankle.
Dr. Ko says,
“LCHS is a place where I can make a difference, and I am looking forward to
helping patients of all ages facing foot and ankle pathologies in the
community.” He grew up in the Toronto area, about 4 hours from
Lowville.
He and his wife, came
to the North Country from Atlanta, Georgia. Outside of work, he
enjoys spending time outdoors, running, hiking, playing violin, and traveling
the world. They both appreciate exploring different cultures and always continuing to learn more about people from different
communities.
Dr. Ko will see
patients in the new podiatry office located next to Lewis County
Orthopedics. The health system renovated and expanded existing office
space to accommodate the new Lewis County Podiatry service. To make
an appointment, please call Lewis County Podiatry at 315-376-1250.
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Photo: Podiatrist
Gifferd Ko, DPM, MSc, AACFAS
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