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Dr. Patricia Kao, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 49
Dr. Patricia Kao, MD
4.8 (107 Ratings)

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

Gastroenterology* Age 49
Salem, OR
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24 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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

About

Dr. Kao graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine. Dr. Patricia Kao, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Salem, OR and has 24 years experience. Dr. Kao currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Salem Hospital and Salem Health West Valley Hospital. Dr. Kao has experience treating conditions like Scarlet Fever, Anal or Rectal Pain and Nausea among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kao received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 107 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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Scarlet Fever
Anal or Rectal Pain
Nausea
Scarlet Fever
Anal or Rectal Pain
Nausea
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Abdominal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Bedwetting
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Congenital Anomaly Bile Duct
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
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hypokalemia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Joint Pain
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
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)
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Endoscopy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Pancreas Surgeries
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Abnormal Thyroid
Acidosis
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Acute Gastritis
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Adult Failure to Thrive
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Amenorrhea
Anal and Rectal Chlamydial Infection
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ascites
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Asthma
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Autoimmune Hepatitis
Back Pain
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Bowel Strangulation
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pharyngitis
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Colitis
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Colon Cancer
Colon Disorders
Colon Polyp
Confusion
Congenital Achalasia
Constipation
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Crohn's Disease
Cyclical Vomiting
Dehydration
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Disorders of Zinc Metabolism
Dizziness
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysentery
Dyslipidemia
E. coli Food Poisoning
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Eosinophilic Gastritis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Dilation
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Food Allergy
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Genital Warts
Gout
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Headache
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Heart Disease
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis E
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Insomnia
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Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Prolapse
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Itchy Skin
Kaposi Sarcoma of Lymph Nodes
Lactose Intolerance
Laryngitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Nasopharyngitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Niacin Deficiency
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Pancreatitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peptic Ulcer
Pharyngitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pneumonia
Polyneuropathy
Postnasal Drip
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Purpura
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Pyloric Stenosis
Pylorospasm
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Rectal Ulcer
Restless Leg Syndrome
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Sarcoidosis
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shortness of Breath
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Skin Ulcer
Sleep Apnea
Splenomegaly
Strep Throat
Tension Headache
Testicular Dysfunction
Throat Pain
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Vertigo
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Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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Anoscopy
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Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Capsule Endoscopy
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Diabetes Counseling
Endoscopic Common Bile Duct Stone Removal
Endoscopic Polypectomy
ERCP With Spincterotomy
Fecal Impaction Removal
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Immunization Administration
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
Pap Smear
Percutaneous Edoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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

Locations

  1. 1 Salem Gastroenterology Consultants PC
    875 Oak St SE Ste 3010, Salem, OR 97301
  2. 2 Salem Health West Valley
    525 SE Washington St, Dallas, OR 97338

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kao
4.8
Based on 107 Reviews
5 Stars (99)
4 Stars (3)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (4)

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Mar 13, 2025
As usual, my experience was very professional and friendly. Dr. Kao is very through and explains each aspect of my procedure.
— Mar 13, 2025
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

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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. Kao frequently treats the following conditions: Scarlet Fever, Anal or Rectal Pain and Nausea. See more on Sharecare.

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