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Dr. Andrew Kao, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 41
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Dr. Andrew Kao, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 41
Bakersfield, CA
Accepting new patients
Dr. Andrew Kao, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Bakersfield, CA.

About

Dr. Andrew Kao, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Bakersfield, CA. Dr. Kao currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley, Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, Adventist Health Bakersfield and Ridgecrest Regional Hospital. Dr. Kao has experience treating conditions like Corneal Diseases and Dry Eyes among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Kao's office accepts new patients. Dr. Kao also speaks Cantonese, Mandarin and Spanish. Dr. Kao is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Cataract Removal Surgery
Corneal Diseases
Dry Eyes
Cataract Removal Surgery
Corneal Diseases
Dry Eyes
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Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Tear Duct Disorders
Accommodation Disorders
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blindness
Brow Ptosis
Cataract
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Chalazion
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Drusen
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Entropion
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Hordeolum
Keratitis
Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Pterygium
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Stye
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Visual Field Defects
Dilation of Outflow Canal
Eyelid Surgery
Glaucoma Surgery
Goniotomy
Pterygium Surgery
Tear Duct Surgery
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Blepharitis
Blind Hypertensive Eye
Blocked Tear Duct
Chorioretinal Scars
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Ulcer
Diplopia
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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Esotropia
Exotropia
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Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Herpetic Keratitis
Hypertropia
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Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Nystagmus
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Posterior Capsule Clouding
Progressive High Myopia
Refractive Eye Disorders
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Squamous Blepharitis
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Conjunctiva
Strabismus
Trichiasis
Uveitis
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Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharoplasty
Cornea Surgery
Excision of Benign Skin Lesion
Excision of Chalazion
Extracapsular Cataract Extraction
Eye Surgery
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Punctal Plug Insertion
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Sutureless Cataract Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
YAG Iridotomy
YAG Laser Capsulotomy
YAG Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty

Insurance Accepted

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  • HealthyBlue Advantage
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  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Access Plus Savenet
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  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    4105 Empire Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93309
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired
    1721 Westwind Dr # B, Bakersfield, CA 93301
  3. 3 Empire Eye and Laser Center Inc.
    4101 Empire Dr Ste 120, Bakersfield, CA 93309

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About Me

Languages Spoken
Cantonese
Mandarin
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Cataract Surgery
Ocular Oncology
Ophthalmic Pathology
Specialties*
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Sunset
    2012
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • New York Eye and Ear Infirmary
    2015
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Ucsf Medical Center
    2016
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Andrew Kao, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kao's profile.

Dr. Kao frequently treats the following conditions: Corneal Diseases and Dry Eyes. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Andrew Kao, MD is affiliated with Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley, Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, Adventist Health Bakersfield and Ridgecrest Regional Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Andrew Kao, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley

    1100 Magellan Dr, Tehachapi, CA

  • Bakersfield Memorial Hospital

    420 34th St, Bakersfield, CA

  • Adventist Health Bakersfield

    2615 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA

  • Ridgecrest Regional Hospital

    1081 N China Lake Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA