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Summary
Dr. Cynthia Kao specializes in internal medicine, providing comprehensive care for adult patients with a wide range of medical conditions. She earned her medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine and has been practicing for two decades, bringing extensive experience to her patient care.
Dr. Kao is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, where she practices in Encinitas, California. She focuses on managing high blood pressure conditions, including hypertensive emergencies and pediatric hypertension cases. Her diagnostic expertise includes ordering blood work such as complete blood counts and kidney function tests to help monitor her patients' overall health.
Dr. Kao is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, where she practices in Encinitas, California. She focuses on managing high blood pressure conditions, including hypertensive emergencies and pediatric hypertension cases. Her diagnostic expertise includes ordering blood work such as complete blood counts and kidney function tests to help monitor her patients' overall health.
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Quick Facts
- 20 years of experience
- Baylor College Of Medicine
- 1 specialty
- 7 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Female
Office Location
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| Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 20 Years of Experience | 25 Years of Experience | 14 Years of Experience | 16 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, French, Bambara | ||
| Encinitas , CA | Lyons , CO | Tigard , OR | Katy , TX |
| Med School: Baylor College Of Medicine | Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine | Med School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine | Med School: CHICAGO MEDICAL SCHOOL AT ROSALIND FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE & SCIENCE |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Cynthia Lee Kao has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Cynthia Lee Kao has the following 7 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
20 Years Experience
Dr. Cynthia Lee Kao holds an expired medical license in the state of California.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2025.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Baylor College Of Medicine in 2006.
NPI Number
Dr. Kao's NPI number is 1669635538.
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- Which hospitals is Dr. Cynthia Lee Kao affiliated with?
- Dr. Cynthia Lee Kao is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas.
- Where is Dr. Cynthia Lee Kao's office located?
- Dr. Cynthia Lee Kao's office is located at 354 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA, 92024.
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