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Dr. Samuel Kao, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery* Age 58
Dr. Samuel Kao, MD
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Dr. Samuel Kao, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in San Francisco, CA.
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Dr. Samuel Kao, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery* Age 58
San Francisco, CA
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience
Dr. Samuel Kao, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in San Francisco, CA.

About

Dr. Kao graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1989 and completed a residency at University Louisville.Dr. Samuel Kao, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in San Francisco, CA and has 35 years experience. Dr. Kao currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Saint Francis Memorial Hospital, Alameda Hospital, Chinese Hospital and Northbay Medical Center. At present, Dr. Kao received an average rating of 3.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Dr. Kao's office accepts new patients. Dr. Kao also speaks Cantonese, Chinese and Mandarin. Dr. Kao is board certified in Plastic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Osteoarthritis of Hand
Trigger Finger
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Trigger Finger
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Trigger Finger
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Wrist
Bedsores
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Birthmark
Burn Injuries
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
De Quervain's Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Fracture
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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Hand Conditions
Hand Injury
Hand Pain
Localized Fat Deposits
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Second-Degree Burns
Wrist Disorders
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Pain
Abdominoplasty
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Blepharoplasty
Body Contouring (After Weight Loss Surgery)
Carpal Tunnel Release
Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
Cosmetic Facial Surgery
Cosmetic Surgical Procedure
Destruction of Benign Skin Lesion
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Skin Lesion
Facelift
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Facial Reconstruction
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand Tendon Repair
Liposuction
Nose Plastic Surgery (Rhinoplasty)
Steroid Injection
Wrist Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Medicare
  • Local Access Plus HMO
  • Coventry Health Care
  • WellPoint
  • UC Resident and Fellows-CA PPO
  • Chinese Community Health Plan (CCHP)
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Western Health Advantage
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California HMO
  • Health Net
  • Guardian
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Power Select HMO
  • Principal Financial Group
  • Emblem Health
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    450 Sutter St Rm 1533, San Francisco, CA 94108
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 392-9291
  2. 2 DR. Sean Dougherty DPM Inc.
    1620 Pennsylvania Ave Ste A, Fairfield, CA 94533
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (707) 426-2575

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3.4
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Patient Reviews
Jan 19, 2023
Dr Kao was able to help with my trigger finger without surgery. If you are looking for someone to just cut you to fix something without putting in some work yourself then you should probably look for a different Dr. He always tries to help you avoid surgery. If you are a lazy patient and not willing to work that’s your issue. Dr Kao has been super helpful but you have to put in the work.
— Jan 19, 2023
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Cantonese
Chinese
Mandarin
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Orthopedic Hand Surgery
Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE
    1989
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Plastic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Albany Memorial Hospital
    1990
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Louisville
    1997
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University Ca
    1998
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Samuel Kao, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kao's profile.

Dr. Samuel Kao, MD is affiliated with Saint Francis Memorial Hospital, Alameda Hospital, Chinese Hospital and Northbay Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Samuel Kao, MD holds board certification in Plastic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Saint Francis Memorial Hospital

    900 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA

  • Alameda Hospital

    2070 Clinton Ave, Alameda, CA

  • Chinese Hospital

    845 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA

  • Northbay Medical Center

    1200 B Gale Wilson Blvd, Fairfield, CA