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Dr. Yi Kao, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat* Age 71
Dr. Yi Kao, MD
4.1 (27 Ratings)

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Dr. Yi Kao, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in State College, PA.
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Dr. Yi Kao, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat* Age 71
State College, PA
Accepting new patients
48 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Yi Kao, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in State College, PA.

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Dr. Kao graduated from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College in 1976 and completed a residency at Portsmouth Naval Hospital.Dr. Yi Kao, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in State College, PA and has 48 years experience. Dr. Kao currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Mount Nittany Medical Center. At present, Dr. Kao received an average rating of 4.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 27 times. Dr. Kao's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Kao also speaks Chinese. Dr. Kao is board certified in Otolaryngology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Head and Neck Cancer
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Meniere's Disease
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Adenoidectomy
Antrostomy and Antrotomy (Sinus Surgery)
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Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
Rhinoseptoplasty
Tonsillectomy
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Myringitis
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Audiometry
Balloon Sinuplasty
Caldwell-Luc Procedure
Carotid Ultrasound
Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
Cochlear Implant Insertion
Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Excision of Facial Bone
Excision of Parotid, Sublingual, or Submandibular Gland
Excision or Destruction of Dentoalveolar Lesion or Tumor
Excision or Destruction of Palate or Uvula Lesion
Excision or Destruction of Pharynx Lesion
Excision or Destruction of Tongue Lesion
Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
Frenectomy
Hearing Screening
Home Sleep Study
Laryngoscopy - Laryngotomy - Laryngectomy - Pharyngolaryngectomy - Pharyngectomy
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Lip, Excision or Resection
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Middle Ear Implant Candidacy Evaluation
Oral Cancer Screening
Perforated Eardrum Repair (Tympanoplasty)
Puncture Aspiration
Radiofrequency Ablation Turbinate
Sleep Study
Sphenoidotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroid Scan
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Ultrasound, Thyroid
Uvulectomy
Vestibule and Floor of Mouth Excision or Destruction

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    3901 S Atherton St Ste 6, State College, PA 16801
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (814) 466-6396
  2. 2 Otolaryngology Group of Central Pennsylvania
    2505 Green Tech Dr Ste C, State College, PA 16803
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4.1
Based on 27 Reviews
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1 Star (5)

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Mar 21, 2024
I’ve been a patient of Dr. Kao for over 25 years. He is an awesome ENT. He listens to all your concerns. I?ve had several procedures done recent, fully awake, and I had no fear or pain. My parents, husband, daughter and friends are his patients. Dr. Kao has perfected techniques and patented other surgical procedures. He is always the first ENT to use the newest technology. You?ll never find a better doctor.
Kim E — Mar 21, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Chinese
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Specialties*
Ear, Nose, and Throat
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College
    1976
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Internship

Internship
  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
    1977
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Portsmouth Naval Hospital
    1983
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Dr. Yi Kao, MD is affiliated with Mount Nittany Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Yi Kao, MD holds board certification in Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mount Nittany Medical Center

    1800 E Park Ave, State College, PA