Summary

Dr. Lei Gao is a cardiovascular disease specialist who earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Ohio in Toledo. He completed both his residency and fellowship training at SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn in New York, where he developed expertise in heart and vascular conditions. Dr. Gao holds board certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine and is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. He speaks both English and Chinese, allowing him to serve diverse patient populations.

Dr. Gao practices at Franciscan Heart & Vascular Associates at St. Anne in Burien, Washington, and maintains affiliations with Ochsner Medical Center-West Bank. His clinical focus includes treating heart rhythm disorders such as supraventricular tachycardia and coronary artery disease, with particular expertise in coronary artery disease in women. He performs diagnostic procedures including electrocardiograms, contrast echocardiography, and transthoracic echocardiograms to evaluate heart function and structure. Patients have given Dr. Gao an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Chinese
  • SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn Brooklyn, NY
  • 10 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

    • Vitals Preferred Provider Award
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Office Location

Franciscan Heart & Vascular Associates at St. Anne

16233 Sylvester Rd SW Ste 260Burien, WA 98166
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

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Speaks English, Chinese
Burien , WATacoma , WASeattle , WAWashington , DC
Med School: Medical College of Ohio Toledo, OH (Education/Training) Med School: Spencer Fox Eccles School Of Medicine At The University Of Utah Med School: University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Lei Gao

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Plan of Washington
  • First Choice Health
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Optum Health
  • Regence BlueShield
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Lei Gao has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Lei Gao has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hypertension
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal medicine

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Washington, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn Brooklyn, NY

Residency

SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn Brooklyn, NY

Medical School

Medical College of Ohio Toledo, OH (Education/Training)
Zhenjiang Medical College Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I make an appointment with Dr. Lei Gao?
You can find contact information for Dr. Lei Gao here on Vitals.
Does Dr. Lei Gao accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Lei Gao has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
What languages does Dr. Lei Gao speak?
Dr. Lei Gao speaks English and Chinese.
Where is Dr. Lei Gao's office located?
Dr. Lei Gao's office is located at 16233 Sylvester Rd SW Ste 260, Burien, WA, 98166.
Which hospitals is Dr. Lei Gao affiliated with?
Dr. Lei Gao is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center-West Bank.

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