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Summary
Dr. Andrew Kao treats cataracts and glaucoma, and performs cataract surgery, intraocular lens implants, and glaucoma surgery. He practices ophthalmology in Bakersfield, California, and is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Southwest Bakersfield. He has 16 years of experience and completed his residency at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. He completed his medical training at the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine. Dr. Kao speaks Chinese and Spanish.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 16 years of experience
- 28 insurance plans accepted
- speaks Chinese, Spanish
- New York Eye And Ear Infirmary
- 1 specialty
- 9 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 3 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Andrew Allen Kao has 3 locationsEmpire Eye And Laser Center
4105 Empire DrBakersfield, CA 93309 Tel: (661) 325-3937
Mon7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Advanced Center For Eyecare
1721 Westwind Dr Ste BBakersfield, CA 93301 Tel: (661) 215-1006
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Empire Eye And Laser Center
4101 Empire Dr Ste 130Bakersfield, CA 93309Mon7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 16 Years of Experience | 16 Years of Experience | 32 Years of Experience | 50 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Chinese, Spanish | Speaks English, Spanish, Arabic | Speaks English, Russian, Spanish | Speaks English, Spanish |
| Bakersfield , CA | Bakersfield , CA | West Hollywood , CA | Bakersfield , CA |
| Med School: University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine | Med School: Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine | Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine | Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Andrew Allen Kao
Medical Specialties
Dr. Andrew Allen Kao has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Andrew Allen Kao has the following 9 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
16 Years Experience
Dr. Andrew Allen Kao holds an active medical license in the state of California.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at New York Eye And Ear Infirmary.
Medical School
Graduated from University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine in 2010.
NPI Number
Dr. Kao's NPI number is 1154685360.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Dr. Andrew Kao's office located?
- Dr. Andrew Kao's office is located at 4105 Empire Dr, Bakersfield, CA, 93309.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Andrew Kao affiliated with?
- Dr. Andrew Kao is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Southwest Bakersfield.
- How can I make an appointment with Dr. Andrew Kao?
- You can find contact information for Dr. Andrew Kao here on Vitals.
- What languages does Dr. Andrew Kao speak?
- Dr. Andrew Kao speaks Chinese and Spanish.
- Does Dr. Andrew Kao accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Andrew Kao accepts on their Vitals profile.
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