Summary

Katherine Kao, MD, is a board-certified and fellowship-trained otorhinolaryngologist specializing in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. Her clinical interests include hair restoration and transplant, facial trauma, facial rejuvenation (including Botox, injectable fillers, brow lift, facelift, neck lift, blepharoplasty), rhinoplasty, and reconstructive surgery of skin cancer defects.
She’s also an assistant professor in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery with McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston.
Kao received her medical degree from Stony Brook University in New York and completed her residency training at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. She then completed fellowship training in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery at the University of Miami.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 15 years of experience
  • 22 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Renaissance School Of Medicine At Stony Brook University
  • 2 specialties
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Dr. W. Katherine Kao

6400 Fannin St Ste 2080Houston, TX 77030
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Houston , TXHouston , TXHouston , TXSpring , TX
Med School: Renaissance School Of Medicine At Stony Brook University Med School: Texas A&M University System Health Science Center College Of Medicine Med School: University of Toronto Med School: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. W. Katherine Kao

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • AmeriGroup
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Cigna
  • Cofinity
  • Community Health Choice
  • Community Health Choice - Medicaid (Managed)
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Superior HealthPlan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. W. Katherine Kao has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. W. Katherine Kao has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Allergies
  • Chronic Sinusitis
  • Deviated Septum
  • Facial Trauma
  • Hearing Loss
  • Plastic Surgeon
  • Polyps
  • Smell Disorders
  • Swallowing Disorders
  • Tumors

Certifications, License, & Education

15 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Renaissance School Of Medicine At Stony Brook UniversityGraduated in 2011

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