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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.
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.
Overview based on verified provider data
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 locationsCompare with Similar Doctors
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| Dr. Cheng-Kai Kao, MD | Dr. Adewumi Bakare DMSc, PA-C | Dr. Ivo K Genev, MD | Dr. Gretel Ruiz-Jorge, MD |
| Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 20 Years of Experience | |||
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish, Yoruba, French, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Chinese (Mandarin) | Speaks English, Spanish | |
| Chicago , IL | Mesquite , TX | Maywood , IL | Chicago , IL |
| Med School: National Taiwan University College Of Medicine | Med School: University of Lynchburg - DMSc | ||
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
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
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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Frequently Asked Questions
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- Dr. Cheng-Kai Kao has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- 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.
- Does Dr. Cheng-Kai Kao accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Dr. Cheng-Kai Kao has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- 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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