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Dr. Timothy Kao, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 40
Dr. Timothy Kao, MD
2.3 (3 Ratings)

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Dr. Timothy Kao, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 40
Columbus, GA
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9 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Timothy Kao, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Columbus, GA.

About

Dr. Kao graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / SAINT PAUL CAMPUS. Dr. Timothy Kao, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Columbus, GA and has 9 years experience. Dr. Kao currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown, Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside and St. Francis-Emory Healthcare. Dr. Kao has experience treating conditions like Eye Infections, Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis) and Corneal Diseases among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kao received an average rating of 2.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Kao's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Kao is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Eye Infections
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Corneal Diseases
Eye Infections
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Corneal Diseases
Eye Infections
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Corneal Diseases
Blepharitis
Glaucoma
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Keratitis
Ocular Hypertension
Cataract
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Orbital Fracture
Senile Cataracts
Glaucoma Surgery
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blindness
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Nystagmus
Paralytic Strabismus
Pinguecula
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Tear Duct Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
Acute Endophthalmitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Black Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blocked Tear Duct
Brow Ptosis
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Color Blindness
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Cyst
Contusion of the Eyeball
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Erosion
Dacryoadenitis
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Dislocation of Lens
Disorder of Choroid
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Duane Retraction Syndrome
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Esophoria
Esotropia
Exophoria
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Hypotony of Eye
Hypotropia
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratoconus
Lagophthalmos
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Mydriasis
Nearsightedness
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Night Blindness
Ocular Syphilis
Ophthalmoplegia
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Scleromalacia Perforans
Serous Detachment Retina
Shingles
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Tonic Pupil
Ulcerative Blepharitis
Uveitis
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Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharoplasty
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Cornea Surgery
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Goniotomy
Ocular Prosthetics
Orbit Evisceration
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Repair of Eye Laceration
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Trabeculotomy Ab Externo
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery

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  • Blue Open Access Alternate Network POS
  • Pathway HMO
  • GA Employee Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
    GA Employee Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Superior Health Plan
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  • Cigna PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 West Georgia Eye Care Center
    2616 Warm Springs Rd, Columbus, GA 31904
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (706) 323-3491
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 12:00
  2. 2 Ophthalmology Associates of Mankato PA
    1630 Adams St, Mankato, MN 56001
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (507) 345-6151
  3. 3 West Georgia Medical Associates
    6600 Whittlesey Blvd Unit A, Columbus, GA 31909
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (706) 323-3491

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2.3
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Jun 29, 2023
I highly recommend him. He listens well and has a very pleasant personality.
mbach — Jun 29, 2023
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Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / SAINT PAUL CAMPUS
    2015
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Timothy Kao, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kao's profile.

Dr. Kao frequently treats the following conditions: Eye Infections, Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis) and Corneal Diseases. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Timothy Kao, MD is affiliated with Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown, Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside and St. Francis-Emory Healthcare.

Yes, Dr. Timothy Kao, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown

    710 Center St, Columbus, GA

  • Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside

    100 Frist Ct, Columbus, GA

  • St. Francis-Emory Healthcare

    2122 Manchester Expy, Columbus, GA