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Dr. Walter Kao, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 67
Dr. Walter Kao, MD
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Dr. Walter Kao, MD is an Internist in Portage, WI.
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Dr. Walter Kao, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 67
Portage, WI
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience
Dr. Walter Kao, MD is an Internist in Portage, WI.

About

Dr. Kao graduated from CORNELL UNIVERSITY / NEW YORK STATE STATUTORY COLLEGES. Dr. Walter Kao, MD is an Internist in Portage, WI and has 40 years experience. Dr. Kao currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital and Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital. At present, Dr. Kao received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Kao's office accepts new patients. Dr. Kao is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Shortness of Breath
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Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Shortness of Breath
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Shortness of Breath
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Limb Pain
Tobacco Use Disorder
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Administrative Physical
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Aneurysm
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Angina
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Atrial Septal Defect
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Carotid Artery Disease
Chest Pain
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Congestive Heart Failure
Constipation
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Dehydration
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
First Degree Heart Block
Foot Infection
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Heart Murmur
Heart Palpitations
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypotension
Joint Pain
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Long QT Syndrome
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Nail Infection
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Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Pericarditis
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Hypertension
Second Degree Heart Block
Secondary Hypertension
Septal Defect
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Sinus Tachycardia
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Syncope
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Third Degree Heart Block
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Urinary Incontinence
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
Arrhythmia Screening
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Nuclear Stress Testing
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Pharmacologic Stress Test, Adenosine
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Tilt Table Testing
Tilt_Testing
Treadmill Stress Test

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  • Standard Network HMO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    Choice Care Network PPO
  • Blue Preferred Plus POS
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Open Choice PPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Nexus Open Access
    Navigate HMO
    Medica Choice
    Navigate POS
    Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
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  • Quartz One HMO
  • Blue Card PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital & Clinics
    2817 New Pinery Rd, Portage, WI 53901
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (608) 742-4131
  2. 2 Aspirus Riverview Hospital and Clinics Inc.
    410 Dewey St, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (715) 847-2611
  3. 3 Stevens Point Surgical Services SC
    824 Illinois Ave, Stevens Point, WI 54481
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (715) 847-2611
  4. 4 University Hospital
    600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (608) 263-1530
  5. 5 Ssm Health St. Mary's Hospital-Madison
    700 S Park St, Madison, WI 53715
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (608) 260-2900

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Jun 25, 2024
very explanatory. he explains everything thoroughly. waits for your questions. very helpful, courteous.
— Jun 25, 2024
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Specialties*
Internal Medicine
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Education

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Medical Education
  • CORNELL UNIVERSITY / NEW YORK STATE STATUTORY COLLEGES
    1984
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  • Internal Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Walter Kao, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kao's profile.

Dr. Walter Kao, MD is affiliated with Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital and Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Walter Kao, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital

    2817 New Pinery Rd, Portage, WI

  • Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital

    900 Illinois Ave, Stevens Point, WI