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Summary
Dr. Burke Gao is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in surgery and hand surgery. He earned his medical degree from Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and has practiced for seven years. His expertise focuses on treating complex conditions affecting the hands and upper extremities.
Dr. Gao practices at several prestigious medical centers, including Lenox Hill Hospital, Gracie Square Hospital, University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center, and Mount Sinai Queens, with locations in Iowa City, Charlestown, and New York. He treats conditions such as hand pain, finger sprains, and hand fractures. His practice includes performing extremity X-rays and providing manual therapy and outpatient rehabilitation services to help patients recover from hand and arm injuries.
Dr. Gao practices at several prestigious medical centers, including Lenox Hill Hospital, Gracie Square Hospital, University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center, and Mount Sinai Queens, with locations in Iowa City, Charlestown, and New York. He treats conditions such as hand pain, finger sprains, and hand fractures. His practice includes performing extremity X-rays and providing manual therapy and outpatient rehabilitation services to help patients recover from hand and arm injuries.
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Quick Facts
- 7 years of experience
- 4 insurance plans accepted
- Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown University
- 3 specialties
- 4 areas of expertise
- 4 hospital affiliations
- 3 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Burke Gao has 3 locationsCompare with Similar Doctors
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| Dr. Burke Gao, MD | Dr. John David Hart | Dr. Daniel Gregory Meeker | Dr. Emily Elaine Heffernen |
| Orthopedic Surgery | Orthopedic Surgery | Orthopedic Surgery | Orthopedic Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 7 Years of Experience | 12 Years of Experience | 6 Years of Experience | 10 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Iowa City , IA | Cedar Rapids , IA | Iowa City , IA | Iowa City , IA |
| Med School: Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown University | Med School: University Of Iowa | Med School: University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of Medicine | Med School: Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Burke Gao
Medical Specialties
Dr. Burke Gao has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Burke Gao has the following 4 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
7 Years Experience
Dr. Burke Gao holds inactive and expired medical licenses in the states of Iowa and New York.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an inactive medical license in the state of Iowa that expired in 2025 and an expired medical license in the state of New York that expired in 2025.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown University in 2019.
NPI Number
Dr. Gao's NPI number is 1346700440.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Dr. Burke Gao's office located?
- Dr. Burke Gao's office is located at 200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA, 52242.
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