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Dr. Roger Kao, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 52
Dr. Roger Kao, MD
4.4 (11 Ratings)

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Dr. Roger Kao, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in San Carlos, CA.
Dr. Roger Kao, MD
4.4 (11 Ratings)
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Dr. Roger Kao, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 52
San Carlos, CA
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Roger Kao, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in San Carlos, CA.

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Dr. Roger Kao, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in San Carlos, CA and has 25 years experience. They graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School in 1999 and completed a residency at University of Illinois Chicago Medical Center.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Sequoia Hospital. Dr. Kao has experience treating conditions like Constipation among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kao received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Kao also speaks Chinese, Italian and Spanish. Dr. Kao is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Constipation
Abdominal Pain
Bowel Strangulation
Constipation
Abdominal Pain
Bowel Strangulation
Anal or Rectal Pain
Barrett's Esophagus
Colorectal Polyp
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroptosis
Hemorrhoids
Indigestion
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Nausea
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Reflux Esophagitis
Anoscopy
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Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Anemia
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Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Celiac Disease
Chronic Anal Fissure
Cirrhosis
Colon Cancer
Colon Disorders
Colon Polyp
Colonic Diverticulosis
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Ulcer
Food Allergy
Gallbladder Diseases
Gallstones
Gastresophageal Reflux-Related Chronic Cough
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
IBS Associated With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Characterized by Constipation
Irritable Bowel Syndrome With Diarrhea
Liver Damage
Liver Diseases and Disorders
Malnutrition
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Pernicious Anemia
Pyloric Stenosis
Stomach Cancer
Ulcer
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Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcerative Proctosigmoiditis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vomiting Disorders
Capsule Endoscopy
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hemorrhoid Banding
Hemorrhoid Treatment
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Screening Colonoscopy
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • Bronze (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Select Plus HMO
  • Local Access Plus HMO
  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Medicaid
  • Molina
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Scott D Levenson MD
    1000 Laurel St, San Carlos, CA 94070

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kao
4.4
Based on 11 Reviews
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4 Stars (0)
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2 Stars (1)
1 Star (1)

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Mar 01, 2019
Dr Kao Is AWESOME !!!!
Janet Tipper in Redwood City — Mar 01, 2019
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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • In his free time, Dr. Kao enjoys playing the piano, listening to live music, enjoying the outdoors and traveling to Italy. He and his wife, who were married in her hometown of Padova, Italy, also love to bike, run and enjoy the outdoors. Dr. Roger Kao is fluent in Mandarin Chinese and conversational medical Spanish and Italian.

Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Roger Kao, MD is a gastroenterology specialist in San Carlos, CA and has over 24 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School in 1999. He specializes in Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Chinese
Italian
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Hepatology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School
    1999
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Illinois Chicago Medical Center
    2003
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of IL Medical Center at Chicago
    2007
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Roger Kao, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kao's profile.

Dr. Roger Kao, MD is affiliated with Sequoia Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Roger Kao, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Sequoia Hospital

    170 Alameda De Las Pulgas, Redwood City, CA