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Dr. George T. Ho, MD

(611 Ratings)

Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)

Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine (1988)

500 E Main Street Suite 220
Columbus, OH 43215

(614) 544-9670

Dr. George T. Ho, MD is an urologist in Columbus, OH specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). He graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in 1988 and has 38 years of experience. Dr. George T. Ho, MD is affiliated with Ohio Health.

Office Locations

Ohio Health

500 E Main Street Suite 220
Columbus, OH 43215

(614) 544-9670

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Ohio Health

600 N Pickaway Street Suite 402
Circleville, OH 43113

(740) 420-7882

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In The News

“George Ho, MD, a urologist in private practice in Columbus, Ohio, was paid about twice as much as Dall to give dinner talks about a drug used to treat prostatic hyperplasia.”—"Drug companies are using community doctors for dinner talks", KevinMD, March 2010

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. George T. Ho, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

minimally invasive procedures

urologic procedures

In 2023, Dr. George T. Ho, MD performed more minimally invasive procedures, and urologic procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Ohio.

Top 10%

By Volume:

urinalysis

In 2023, Dr. George T. Ho, MD performed more urinalysis procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Ohio.

Top 25%

By Volume:

antineoplastic hormone therapy

biopsy

core needle prostate biopsy

diagnostic cystoscopy

neurostimulation

percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation

prostate punch biopsy

urethral catheterization

By Affordability:

lab tests

marker placement for prostate radiation therapy

urinalysis

urine tests

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Ohio, Dr. George T. Ho, MD performed more antineoplastic hormone therapy, biopsy, core needle prostate biopsy, diagnostic cystoscopy, neurostimulation, percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS), prostate punch biopsy, and urethral catheterization procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for lab tests, marker placement for prostate radiation therapy, urinalysis, and urine tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George T. Ho, MD treated as an urologist in Columbus, OH during 2012 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and hormone therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George T. Ho, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	1193
hormone therapy	77
lab tests	1026
minimally invasive procedures	117
minor procedures	16
stent placement (stenting)	21
urologic procedures	448

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George T. Ho, MD treated as an urologist in Columbus, OH during 2013 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and hormone therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George T. Ho, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	1427
hormone therapy	69
lab tests	1188
minimally invasive procedures	129
minor procedures	13
potassium test	24
urologic procedures	582

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George T. Ho, MD.

**Gender**
Male	550
Female	180

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	646
Black	52
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	347
From 75 to 84	237
85 and over	76
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George T. Ho, MD in 2013

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George T. Ho, MD treated as an urologist in Columbus, OH during 2014 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and hormone therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George T. Ho, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	12
diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	1488
hormone therapy	63
lab tests	1240
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	17
minimally invasive procedures	141
minor procedures	17
potassium test	27
urologic procedures	755

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George T. Ho, MD.

**Gender**
Male	586
Female	203

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	703
Black	54
Hispanic	0
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	408
From 75 to 84	255
85 and over	69
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George T. Ho, MD in 2014

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George T. Ho, MD treated as an urologist in Columbus, OH during 2015 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and hormone therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George T. Ho, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	22
doctor visit	1747
hormone therapy	100
lab tests	1348
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	12
minimally invasive procedures	136
minor procedures	22
potassium test	29
urologic procedures	785

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George T. Ho, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1596
Female	480

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1806
Black	180
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	46
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1056
From 75 to 84	664
85 and over	212
Less than 65	144

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George T. Ho, MD in 2015

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George T. Ho, MD treated as an urologist in Columbus, OH during 2016 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and neurostimulation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George T. Ho, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	15
ablation	15
catheterization	40
diagnostic procedures	41
doctor visit	2309
hormone therapy	171
hospital care	52
inpatient care	52
lab tests	1848
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	21
minimally invasive procedures	495
minor procedures	41
neurostimulation	282
potassium test	36
ultrasound (sonogram)	15
urologic procedures	1048

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George T. Ho, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1080
Female	286

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1177
Black	116
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	47
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	682
From 75 to 84	469
85 and over	155
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George T. Ho, MD in 2016

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	34
Dementia	6
Cancer	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George T. Ho, MD treated as an urologist in Columbus, OH during 2017 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and neurostimulation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George T. Ho, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	12
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	79
catheterization	86
chemotherapy	79
diagnostic procedures	26
doctor visit	2329
hormone therapy	126
hospital care	17
inpatient care	17
lab tests	2022
laser treatment	13
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	28
minimally invasive procedures	406
minor procedures	26
neurostimulation	155
potassium test	35
stent placement (stenting)	20
suprapubic catheter replacement	104
urologic procedures	1180

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George T. Ho, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1120
Female	287

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1220
Black	130
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	33
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	718
From 75 to 84	480
85 and over	152
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George T. Ho, MD in 2017

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George T. Ho, MD treated as an urologist in Columbus, OH during 2018 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and neurostimulation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George T. Ho, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	19
catheterization	54
diagnostic procedures	33
doctor visit	2425
hormone therapy	153
hospital care	20
inpatient care	20
lab tests	1979
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	19
minimally invasive procedures	732
minor procedures	33
neurostimulation	447
potassium test	33
stent placement (stenting)	21
suprapubic catheter replacement	98
urologic procedures	1114

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George T. Ho, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1098
Female	291

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1221
Black	111
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	39
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	699
From 75 to 84	484
85 and over	149
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George T. Ho, MD in 2018

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George T. Ho, MD treated as an urologist in Columbus, OH during 2019 were lab tests, minimally invasive procedures, neurostimulation and urologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George T. Ho, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	18
diagnostic procedures	42
doctor visit	1935
hormone therapy	23
lab tests	1354
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	19
minimally invasive procedures	761
minor procedures	42
neurostimulation	495
potassium test	23
suprapubic catheter replacement	79
urologic procedures	358

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George T. Ho, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1099
Female	241

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1175
Black	100
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	45
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	682
From 75 to 84	475
85 and over	141
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George T. Ho, MD in 2019

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George T. Ho, MD treated as an urologist in Columbus, OH during 2020 were lab tests, minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures and neurostimulation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George T. Ho, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	16
diagnostic procedures	52
doctor visit	1093
hormone therapy	69
hospital care	25
inpatient care	25
lab tests	744
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	13
marker placement for prostate radiation therapy	14
minimally invasive procedures	509
minor procedures	52
neurostimulation	198
stent placement (stenting)	15
suprapubic catheter replacement	64
urologic procedures	379

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George T. Ho, MD.

**Gender**
Male	859
Female	177

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	907
Black	80
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	33
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	523
From 75 to 84	368
85 and over	104
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George T. Ho, MD in 2020

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	33
Dementia	9
Cancer	31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George T. Ho, MD treated as an urologist in Columbus, OH during 2021 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and neurostimulation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George T. Ho, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	16
diagnostic procedures	41
doctor visit	1082
hormone therapy	71
hospital care	64
inpatient care	64
lab tests	829
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	13
marker placement for prostate radiation therapy	11
minimally invasive procedures	376
minor procedures	41
neurostimulation	101
suprapubic catheter replacement	45
urologic procedures	661

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George T. Ho, MD.

**Gender**
Male	723
Female	129

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	729
Black	70
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	39
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	422
From 75 to 84	315
85 and over	85
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George T. Ho, MD in 2021

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	32
Dementia	10
Cancer	33

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George T. Ho, MD treated as an urologist in Columbus, OH during 2022 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and hormone therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George T. Ho, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	14
diagnostic procedures	36
doctor visit	907
hormone therapy	50
hospital care	27
inpatient care	27
lab tests	705
minimally invasive procedures	283
minor procedures	36
neurostimulation	36
urologic procedures	684

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George T. Ho, MD.

**Gender**
Male	603
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	623
Black	57
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	39
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	358
From 75 to 84	273
85 and over	68
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George T. Ho, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	32
Dementia	5
Cancer	40

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George T. Ho, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. George T. Ho, MD treated as an urologist in Columbus, OH were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and neurostimulation.

abdominal imaging	15
ablation	15
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	79
catheterization	60
chemotherapy	79
diagnostic procedures	30
doctor visit	1630
hormone therapy	88
hospital care	34
inpatient care	34
lab tests	1298
laser treatment	13
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	17
minimally invasive procedures	371
minor procedures	30
neurostimulation	244
potassium test	29
stent placement (stenting)	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	15
urologic procedures	726

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George T. Ho, MD.

**Gender**
Male	846
Female	218

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	86
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	927
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	30

**Age**
75 to 84	365
85 and over	110
Less than 65	53
65 to 74	535

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George T. Ho, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. George T. Ho, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	26
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. George T. Ho, MD graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in 1988. He completed residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital. He is certified by the Board Certification: Am Bd Urology and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine (1988)

Residency: Brigham and Women's Hospital

Board Certification: Board Certification: Am Bd Urology

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. George T. Ho, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ohio Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. George T. Ho, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 611 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. George T. Ho, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Columbus, OH.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. George T. Ho, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$308,416 Myrbetriq $217,944	XTANDI $58,617	Mirabegron $8,202	Vesicare $1,085	$22,568
Pfizer Inc.	$45,637 XTANDI $40,292	ORGOVYX $4,970	VIAGRA $197	TOVIAZ $177	LYRICA $1
Actavis Pharma Inc	$5,897 RAPAFLO $5,518	trelstar $296	ESTRACE CREAM $66	LO LOESTRIN FE $17
Medivation Inc.	$4,974 XTANDI $4,974
Innovative Medical Technologies, LLC	$4,186 $4,186
Other	$19,927 Holmium, Bare Fiber, 200,365,550,1000 micron $3,537	Axonics $1,883	Urolift $1,368	Multipoint Sensor Thermal-PR $871	Bulkamid $720	Other $11,547

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$305,700
Travel and Lodging	$36,408
Food and Beverage	$23,639
Consulting Fee	$14,118
Current or prospective ownership or investment interest	$7,172
Other	$1,999

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. George T. Ho, MD.

Innovative Cryosurgery, LLC	2013	$4,477.66	Physician Covered Recipient	Membership Units in Limited Liability Company-Ownership Interest
Innovative Lasers, LLC	2013	$385.64	Physician Covered Recipient	Membership Units in Limited Liability Company-Ownership Interest
Cryo Specialty Medical, LLC	2013	$348.09	Physician Covered Recipient	Membership Units in Limited Liability Company-Ownership Interest
Ozark Cryosurgery, LLC	2013	$346.03	Physician Covered Recipient	Membership Units in Limited Liability Company-Ownership Interest
Great Lakes Medical Services, LLC	2013	$194.77	Physician Covered Recipient	Membership Units in Limited Liability Company-Ownership Interest
Roanoke Area Surgical Lasers, LLC	2013	$150.65	Physician Covered Recipient	Membership Units in Limited Liability Company-Ownership Interest
Laser Specialty Medical, LLC	2013	$108.10	Physician Covered Recipient	Membership Units in Limited Liability Company-Ownership Interest
Innovative Medical Technologies, LLC	2018	$0.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Membership Units in Limited Liability Company-Ownership Interest
Innovative Medical Technologies, LLC	2020	$0.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Membership Units in Limited Liability Company-Ownership Interest
Innovative Medical Technologies, LLC	2020	$0.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Membership Units in Limited Liability Company-Ownership Interest
Innovative Medical Technologies, LLC	2014	$0.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Membership Units in Limited Liability Company-Ownership Interest
Innovative Medical Technologies, LLC	2015	$0.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Membership Units in Limited Liability Company-Ownership Interest
Innovative Medical Technologies, LLC	2016	$0.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Membership Units in Limited Liability Company-Ownership Interest
Innovative Medical Technologies, LLC	2016	$0.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Membership Units in Limited Liability Company-Ownership Interest
Innovative Medical Technologies, LLC	2017	$0.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Membership Units in Limited Liability Company-Ownership Interest
Innovative Medical Technologies, LLC	2017	$0.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Membership Units in Limited Liability Company-Ownership Interest
Innovative Medical Technologies, LLC	2014	$0.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Membership Units in Limited Liability Company-Ownership Interest
Innovative Medical Technologies, LLC	2019	$0.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Membership Units in Limited Liability Company-Ownership Interest
Innovative Medical Technologies, LLC	2018	$0.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Membership Units in Limited Liability Company-Ownership Interest
Innovative Medical Technologies, LLC	2015	$0.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Membership Units in Limited Liability Company-Ownership Interest

Biography

Dr. George Ho, who practices in Columbus, OH and Circleville, OH, is a medical specialist in urology (urinary tract disease). Patients rated Dr. Ho highly, giving him an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. His residency was performed at Brigham and Women's Hospital. He is affiliated with Grant Medical Center and Berger Hospital.