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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.
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 Tel: (713) 486-5019
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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| 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
Medical Specialties
Dr. W. Katherine Kao has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. W. Katherine Kao has the following 10 areas of expertise
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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