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Summary
Dr. Cheng-Kai Kao is a board-certified internal medicine physician who specializes in hospital medicine. He earned his medical degree from National Taiwan University College of Medicine and completed his residency training at Albert Einstein Medical Center. With two decades of clinical experience, Dr. Kao brings extensive expertise to the care of hospitalized patients. He is fluent in English.
Dr. Kao practices at The University of Chicago Medicine in Chicago and UChicago Medicine Crown Point in Indiana. His clinical expertise includes managing complex conditions such as acute gallbladder inflammation, chronic kidney disease, and advanced kidney failure. He focuses on providing comprehensive inpatient care for patients with serious medical conditions requiring hospital-level treatment.
Dr. Kao practices at The University of Chicago Medicine in Chicago and UChicago Medicine Crown Point in Indiana. His clinical expertise includes managing complex conditions such as acute gallbladder inflammation, chronic kidney disease, and advanced kidney failure. He focuses on providing comprehensive inpatient care for patients with serious medical conditions requiring hospital-level treatment.
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Quick Facts
- 20 years of experience
- speaks English
- Albert Einstein Medical Center
- 2 specialties
- 5 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 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. Kyra Payne, MD | Dr. Albert Reynolds, MD | Dr. Vanessa Sohn, MD |
| Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 20 Years of Experience | 45 Years of Experience | 14 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English |
| Chicago , IL | Chicago , IL | Chicago , IL | Harwood Heights , IL |
| Med School: National Taiwan University College Of Medicine | Med School: Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science | Med School: University Of Il Coll Of Med- Chicago Il | Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine |
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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
Certifications, License, & Education
20 Years Experience
Dr. Cheng-Kai Kao holds an active medical license 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 active medical license in the state of Illinois that expires 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- What languages does Dr. Cheng-Kai Kao speak?
- Dr. Cheng-Kai Kao speaks English.
- Does Dr. Cheng-Kai Kao accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Cheng-Kai Kao accepts on their Vitals profile.
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