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Dr. Sam Gao, MD

Nephrology* Age 48
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Dr. Sam Gao, MD

Nephrology* Age 48
Norfolk, VA
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22 years of experience
Dr. Sam Gao, MD is a Nephrologist in Norfolk, VA.

About

Dr. Gao graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine. Dr. Sam Gao, MD is a Nephrologist in Norfolk, VA and has 22 years experience. Dr. Gao currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Sentara Leigh Hospital. Dr. Gao has experience treating conditions like Hypotension (Excluding Maternal), Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia and Hyperkalemia among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Gao's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Gao is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hyperkalemia
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hyperkalemia
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hyperkalemia
Acute Kidney Failure
Hypokalemia
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Alkalosis
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Dehydration
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
End-Stage Renal Disease
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Acute Kidney Infection
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stones
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Proteinuria
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Rhabdomyolysis
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Renal Scan
Ultrasound, Kidney

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    814 Kempsville Rd Ste 102, Norfolk, VA 23502
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (757) 623-0005
  2. 2 Naval Medical Center
    620 John Paul Jones Cir, Portsmouth, VA 23708
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (757) 953-2051
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:00

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Specialties*
Nephrology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine
    2002
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Gao frequently treats the following conditions: Hypotension (Excluding Maternal), Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia and Hyperkalemia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Sam Gao, MD is affiliated with Sentara Leigh Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Sam Gao, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Sentara Leigh Hospital

    830 Kempsville Rd, Norfolk, VA