Summary

Dr. Cheng-Kai Kao treats acute cholecystitis, chronic kidney disease, and chronic kidney disease stage 5, practicing internal medicine and hospital medicine. He has 20 years of experience and is affiliated with The University of Chicago Medicine and UChicago Medicine Crown Point.

Dr. Kao earned his medical degree from National Taiwan University College of Medicine and completed his residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center. He sees patients in Chicago, Illinois, and Crown Point, Indiana.

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Quick Facts

  • 20 years of experience
  • speaks English
  • Albert Einstein Medical Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Cheng-Kai Kao has 2 locations

The University Of Chicago Medicine

5841 S Maryland AveChicago, IL 60637

Uchicago Medicine Crown Point

10855 Virginia StCrown Point, IN 46307

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20 Years of Experience
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Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish, Yoruba, French, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Chinese (Mandarin) Speaks English, Spanish
Chicago , ILMesquite , TXMaywood , ILChicago , IL
Med School: National Taiwan University College Of Medicine Med School: University of Lynchburg - DMSc
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Cheng-Kai Kao

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Medical Specialties

Dr. Cheng-Kai Kao has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Cheng-Kai Kao has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • Chest Pain
  • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
  • Hospital Medicine
  • Meningitis
  • Pneumonia

Certifications, License, & Education

20 Years Experience

Dr. Cheng-Kai Kao holds active and expired medical licenses in the states of Indiana and Illinois.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Indiana that expires in 2027 and an expired medical license in the state of Illinois that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from National Taiwan University College Of Medicine in 2006.

NPI Number

Dr. Kao's NPI number is 1962664540.

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Which hospitals is Dr. Cheng-Kai Kao affiliated with?
Dr. Cheng-Kai Kao is affiliated with The University Of Chicago Medicine and Uchicago Medicine Crown Point.
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Where is Dr. Cheng-Kai Kao's office located?
Dr. Cheng-Kai Kao's office is located at 5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL, 60637.

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