Dr. Billy Shu Gao, MD

Dr. Billy Gao is a board-certified neurologist who has dedicated 16 years to treating conditions affecting the brain and nervous system. He earned his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine and completed his residency training at Oregon Health & Science University. Dr. Gao is fluent in Spanish, Chinese, English, and Tagalog, allowing him to communicate effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds.

Dr. Gao practices at multiple California Pacific Medical Center locations throughout San Francisco, including the Davies Campus, Van Ness Campus, and Mission Bernal Campus. He specializes in treating stroke patients, including those who have experienced ischemic strokes and cerebrovascular accidents. His expertise includes recognizing BE FAST stroke symptoms and performing electroencephalograms to diagnose brain activity disorders. Dr. Gao also provides therapeutic hypothermia treatments for patients requiring specialized neurological care. Patients have given him …an average rating of 2.5 on Vitals.