Summary

Dr. Jelena Kao is a hematology and oncology specialist who has dedicated 29 years to caring for patients with blood disorders and cancer. She earned her medical degree from Stanford University School of Medicine, providing her with a strong foundation in medical excellence. Her extensive experience allows her to expertly diagnose and treat complex conditions affecting the blood and various types of cancer. Dr. Kao speaks Serbian, enabling her to communicate with patients in their preferred language.

Dr. Kao practices at John Muir Health in Walnut Creek, California, and is affiliated with Mills Health Center. She specializes in treating conditions such as iron deficiency anemia and breast cancer, including cases where the cancer has spread or returned. Her expertise includes performing comprehensive blood work such as complete blood counts and metabolic panels to monitor patient health. Patients consistently rate Dr. Kao highly for her care, giving her a 5.0 average rating on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 29 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Serbian
  • Stanford University School Of Medicine
  • 1 written review
  • 3 specialties
  • 20 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

John Muir Health

177 La Casa Via Ste 390Walnut Creek, CA 94598

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Walnut Creek , CAVacaville , CAVacaville , CAVacaville , CA
Med School: Stanford University School Of Medicine Med School: Uniformed Services Univ Of The Health Sciences F E Hebert Schl Of Medicine Med School: University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Jelena Kao

  • Accepts Medicare
  • AARP Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Alameda Alliance for Health
  • Amera-Net
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Beech Street (owned by MultiPlan)
  • Blue Shield
  • Canopy Care
  • Canopy Health
  • Canopy United Healthcare
  • ChoiceCare Network/Humana
  • Cigna
  • Community Care Network (CCN)
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • CorVel Corporation
  • Coventry Health Care National Network
  • First Health
  • Fortified Provider Network
  • Great-West Healthcare (Now CIGNA)
  • Health Management Network
  • Health Net
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana
  • Inc.
  • Integrated Health Plan
  • Medicare
  • Medicare Advantage Plans
  • Multiplan
  • Multiplan PPO (Kaiser PPO or POS - excluded)
  • United Health Care

Medical Specialties

Jelena Kao has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Jelena Kao has the following 20 areas of expertise

  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia
  • Bone Marrow Transplant
  • Breast Cancer
  • Cancer
  • Chemotherapy
  • Chronic B-Cell Lymphocytic Leukemia
  • Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
  • Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Hematologist
  • Hepatitis C
  • Hospice Care
  • Leukemia
  • Lung Cancer
  • Lymphoma
  • Myelodysplastic Syndromes
  • Myelofibrosis
  • Myeloma
  • Myeloproliferative Disorders
  • Oncologist

Certifications, License, & Education

29 Years Experience

Jelena 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

Medical School

Graduated from Stanford University School Of Medicine in 2002 and Creighton University School Of Medicine in 1997.

NPI Number

Jelena Kao's NPI number is 1932242062.

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Jelena Kao is affiliated with Mills Health Center.

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