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Dr. Andrew Kao, MD

Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology* Age 62
Dr. Andrew Kao, MD
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Dr. Andrew Kao, MD is an Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiologist in Kansas City, MO.
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Dr. Andrew Kao, MD

Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology* Age 62
Kansas City, MO
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience
Dr. Andrew Kao, MD is an Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiologist in Kansas City, MO.

About

Dr. Kao graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO HOSPITAL / ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY. Dr. Andrew Kao, MD is an Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiologist in Kansas City, MO and has 36 years experience. Dr. Kao currently practices at Saint Luke's Cardiovascular Consultants-Plaza and are affiliated with Saint Luke's South Hospital, Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City, Saint Luke's East Hospital, Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Southwest Medical Center, Saint Luke's North Hospital-Barry Road, Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Cox Medical Center South, Mercy Hospital Joplin and William Newton Hospital. Dr. Kao has experience treating conditions like Cardiomyopathy, Systolic Heart Failure and Congestive Heart Failure among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kao received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Dr. Kao's office accepts new patients. Dr. Kao is board certified in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Cardiomyopathy
Systolic Heart Failure
Congestive Heart Failure
Cardiomyopathy
Systolic Heart Failure
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Cardiomyopathy
Systolic Heart Failure
Congestive Heart Failure
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Congenital Heart Defects
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Biventricular Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Septal Defect
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Aneurysm
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Angina
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Atrial Septal Defect
Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Cardiomyopathy, Restrictive
Carotid Artery Disease
Chest Pain
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Coarctation of the Aorta
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Disease
Congenitally Corrected Transposition of the Great Arteries (CCTGA)
Cor Pulmonale
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Heart Block
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Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Hypotension
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipidoses (incl. Gaucher Disease)
Long QT Syndrome
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Pericarditis
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Second Degree Heart Block
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sleep Apnea
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Syncope
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Third Degree Heart Block
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Typical Atrial Flutter
Unstable Angina
Vascular Disease
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Arrhythmia Screening
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioversion
Cardioversion, Elective
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Heart Transplant
Heart Xenotransplant
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Impella Device
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Nuclear Stress Testing
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Thoracentesis
Thrombolysis
Tilt Table Testing
Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair
Treadmill Stress Test

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Locations

  1. 1 Saint Luke's Cardiovascular Consultants-Plaza
    4330 Wornall Rd Ste 2000, Kansas City, MO 64111
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (816) 931-1883
    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 Saint Luke's Heart Failure & Transplant Clinic
    4321 Washington St Ste 2100, Kansas City, MO 64111
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (816) 932-3264
  3. 3 St Lukes Hospital of Kansas City
    4401 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO 64111
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (816) 932-3518
  4. 4 Saint Luke's Cardiovascular Consultants-East
    20 NE Saint Lukes Blvd Ste 240, Lees Summit, MO 64086
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (816) 931-1883
    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

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Oct 23, 2022
My husband, Kenny, has been going to Dr. Kao for nearly 20 years. Dr. Kao is a wonderful & caring physician. He takes the time to listen & get to know his patients, & advise on the best treatment. We highly recommend him
— Oct 23, 2022
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Specialties*
Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO HOSPITAL / ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY
    1989
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology and Cardiovascular Disease
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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: Cardiomyopathy, Systolic Heart Failure and Congestive Heart Failure. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Andrew Kao, MD is affiliated with Saint Luke's South Hospital, Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City, Saint Luke's East Hospital, Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Southwest Medical Center, Saint Luke's North Hospital-Barry Road, Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Cox Medical Center South, Mercy Hospital Joplin and William Newton Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Andrew Kao, MD holds board certification in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology and Cardiovascular Disease.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Saint Luke's South Hospital

    12300 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS

  • Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City

    4401 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO

  • Saint Luke's East Hospital

    100 NE Saint Lukes Blvd, Lees Summit, MO

  • Golden Valley Memorial Hospital

    1600 N 2nd St, Clinton, MO

  • Southwest Medical Center

    315 W 15th St, Liberal, KS

  • Saint Luke's North Hospital-Barry Road

    5830 NW Barry Rd, Kansas City, MO

  • Lawrence Memorial Hospital

    325 Maine St, Lawrence, KS

  • Cox Medical Center South

    3801 S National Ave, Springfield, MO

  • Mercy Hospital Joplin

    100 Mercy Way, Joplin, MO

  • William Newton Hospital

    1300 E 5th Ave, Winfield, KS