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Dr. Patricia Kao, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 49
Dr. Patricia Kao, MD
4.8 (99 Ratings)

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Dr. Patricia Kao, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 49
Salem, OR
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23 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Patricia Kao, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Salem, OR.

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Dr. Kao graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine. Dr. Patricia Kao, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Salem, OR and has 23 years experience. Dr. Kao currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Salem Hospital and Salem Health West Valley Hospital. At present, Dr. Kao received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 99 times. Dr. Kao's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Kao is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Nausea
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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Gastroptosis
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Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
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Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Joint Pain
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Tobacco Use Disorder
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Duodenal Polypectomy
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
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COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
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Diabetes Type 1
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Duodenal Cancer
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysentery
Dyslipidemia
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Eosinophilic Gastritis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Dilation
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
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Heart Disease
Hemochromatosis
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Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
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Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
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Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
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Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
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Intestinal Prolapse
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Ischemic Colitis
Itchy Skin
Lactose Intolerance
Laryngitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Leukocytopenia
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Nasopharyngitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Obesity
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Peptic Ulcer
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Restless Leg Syndrome
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Sarcoidosis
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
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Skin Ulcer
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Splenomegaly
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Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
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Anoscopy
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Bile Duct Procedure
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Capsule Endoscopy
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
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Colorectal Cancer Screening
Diabetes Counseling
Endoscopic Common Bile Duct Stone Removal
Endoscopic Polypectomy
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
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VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • Humana
  • Cigna
  • Providence Health Plans
  • Medicare
  • Health Net
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    Curative EPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • PacificSource
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • First Choice Health
  • Medicaid

Locations

  1. 1 Salem Gastroenterology Consultants PC
    875 Oak St SE Ste 3010, Salem, OR 97301
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (503) 397-7520
  2. 2 Salem Health West Valley
    525 SE Washington St, Dallas, OR 97338
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (503) 399-7520

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kao
4.8
Based on 99 Reviews
5 Stars (91)
4 Stars (3)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (4)

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Dec 19, 2024
Was in and out in less than two hoursEverybody was very friendly and efficientEverything was explained ahead of time and no suprises
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Virginia School of Medicine
    2001
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University Of Vermont, College Of Medicine, Fletcher Allean Health
    2002
Internship
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Does Dr. Kao communicate via email?
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Does Dr. Kao offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
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Does Dr. Kao offer an online patient portal?
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Does Dr. Kao have free onsite parking?
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Patricia Kao, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kao's profile.

Dr. Patricia Kao, MD is affiliated with Salem Hospital and Salem Health West Valley Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Patricia Kao, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Salem Hospital

    890 Oak St SE, Salem, OR

  • Salem Health West Valley Hospital

    525 SE Washington St, Dallas, OR