Summary

Dr. Kao graduated from the Howard University College of Medicine in 1987. He works in Santa Clara, CA and 2 other locations and specializes in Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Kao is affiliated with Ucsf Health St Marys Hospital.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 39 years of experience
  • 39 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Howard University College Of Medicine
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. John Tsuchi Kao has 3 locations

West Coast Sports Institute

900 Lafayette St Ste 105Santa Clara, CA 95050
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Walnut Creek Sequoia Orthopedic Clinic

2405 Shadelands Dr Ste 300Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Mon7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Fri7:30 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Sports MedicineSports MedicineSports MedicineSports Medicine
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39 Years of Experience 19 Years of Experience 49 Years of Experience 31 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
Santa Clara , CARedwood City , CARedwood City , CARedwood City , CA
Med School: Howard University College Of Medicine Med School: University Of California San Diego School Of Medicine Med School: Medical College Of Wisconsin Med School: Georgetown University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. John Tsuchi Kao

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Adventist Health
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • APWU
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona - PPO
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • EMI Health
  • GEHA
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Moda Health
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • Valley Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Dr. John Tsuchi Kao has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. John Tsuchi Kao has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)

Certifications, License, & Education

39 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Howard University College Of MedicineGraduated in 1987

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. John Kao accepting new patients?
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Does Dr. John Kao accept my insurance?
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Which hospitals is Dr. John Kao affiliated with?
Dr. John Kao is affiliated with Ucsf Health St Marys Hospital.
Where is Dr. John Kao's office located?
Dr. John Kao's office is located at 900 Lafayette St Ste 105, Santa Clara, CA, 95050.
Does Dr. John Kao accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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