Dr. Patricia C. Kao, MD | Salem, OR | Gastroenterology

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Dr. Patricia Kao specializes in gastroenterology and internal medicine, bringing 25 years of experience to patient care. They graduated from the University of Virginia School of Medicine and provide comprehensive digestive health services. Dr. Kao is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing them to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Kao practices at Salem Gastroenterology Consultants in Salem, Oregon, and maintains hospital privileges at Salem Hospital. They focus on treating conditions such as colon polyps, swallowing difficulties, and upper digestive tract bleeding. Their expertise includes performing colonoscopies, lower digestive tract examinations, and ordering specialized pathology tests to ensure accurate diagnoses. Patients consistently rate Dr. Kao highly, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

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accepting new patients
4.8

130 Ratings
25 years of experience
38 insurance plans accepted
speaks Spanish, English
University Of Virginia School Of Medicine
129 written reviews
2 specialties
11 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location

Patients consistently praise Dr. Patricia C Kao and her team for their professionalism, efficiency, and ability to make procedures such as colonoscopies as pleasant as possible. They commend her thorough explanations, compassionate demeanor, and the supportive nature of the entire staff, which helps ease patient anxiety. Some negative feedback revolves around communication issues, such as unanswered questions about procedure preparation and difficulties related to post-procedure communication while under sedation. Overall, patients highly recommend Dr. Kao for gastroenterology care due to the excellent medical attention and caring atmosphere she and her team provide.

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You can’t say a colonoscopy procedure is ever a pleasant experience, but Dr. Kao and her team made it as good as it could be. They are friendly, efficient and knowledgeable. I was in and out much earlier than expected, and I had a detailed report in my hand by the time I left the office. Thank you all!

August 28th, 2025

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Very nice customer service. Nice people, fast and professional service, everyone knows what to do and they do it nicely! Very pleasant visit! Thanks everyone! I had a great experience there!

August 20th, 2025

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The nurses were all very friendly and professional and Dr. Kao was great and did a nice job of explaining what was done and when I would get results from any testing that had to be done.

August 5th, 2025

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Dr Kao and her team were wonderful during prep and procedure for my colonoscopy. They were all so kind and put me at ease for the process. A+

August 5th, 2025

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Dr Kao was awesome! Very professional ! Whole process was very efficient. Great job by all!!

July 3rd, 2025

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Overall a good experience for a colonosopy. Staff was very good in explaining what was happening. Only part I didn't understand was staff asked me if I heard what Doctor Kao said to me in recovery room.I was still under influence of sedation so did not know she was there talking to me

June 11th, 2025

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She is very thorough and explains everything you need to know. She is a great doctor.

May 21st, 2025

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Dr Kao made the process very easy and she works quickly! I was only under anesthesia for maybe 20 minutes and the exam results were sent to me the very next day. Overall, this was as good an experience as could be expected for this type of preventative care. I would definitely recommend Dr. Kao (pronounced "kay-oh").

May 17th, 2025

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I have had Dr Kao for many years and think she is a great doctor. Easy to talk to and very pleasant.

May 16th, 2025

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My appt with Dr Kao went great. She was understanding and listened I am so glad I changed to a woman ,they take time to understand

April 29th, 2025

Salem Gastroenterology Consultants

875 Oak St SE Ste 3010Salem, OR 97301

Tel: (503) 399-7520

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


Dr. Patricia C Kao, MD	Dr. Dinah Garinganao Loa, MD	Dr. Maziar Azadpour, MD	Dr. Ryan Scott Griffiths, MD
Gastroenterology	Hospital Medicine	Interventional Cardiology	Nephrology
Accepts New Patients		Accepts New Patients
4.8 (130 Ratings)	2.3 (3 Ratings)	5 (2 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)
25 Years of Experience	21 Years of Experience	32 Years of Experience	21 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English
Salem , OR	Salem , OR	Silverton , OR	Mcminnville , OR
Med School: University Of Virginia School Of Medicine	Med School: Our Lady Of Fatima University College Of Medicine	Med School: Tehran University Of Medical Sciences	Med School: Oregon Health & Science University School Of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Abdominal Pain
Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
Celiac Disease
Colonoscopy
Constipation
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Internal Medicine
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Ulcerative Colitis

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of Virginia School Of MedicineGraduated in 2001

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Nurse Practitioner
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Dr. Thomas Michael Kennefick, MD
Nephrology
37 Years Exp | Tualatin, OR
(6)
Dr. Clayton Michael Smiley, MD
Nephrology
28 Years Exp | Tualatin, OR
(6)
Dr. Cuong M Vu, MD
Anesthesiology
23 Years Exp | Salem, OR
(12)
Dr. Ken Jongho Park, DO
Nephrology
22 Years Exp | Salem, OR
(0)
Dr. Stephen Ray Stewart, MD
Allergy & Immunology
| Salem, OR
(0)
Dr. John Kenneth Bradshaw, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
22 Years Exp | Salem, OR
(0)
Dr. Richard De Quiroz Basilan, MD
Hospital Medicine
22 Years Exp | Salem, OR
(0)

Where is Dr. Patricia Kao's office located?: Dr. Patricia Kao's office is located at 875 Oak St SE Ste 3010, Salem, OR, 97301.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Patricia Kao affiliated with?: Dr. Patricia Kao is affiliated with SALEM HOSPITAL.
Does Dr. Patricia Kao accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Dr. Patricia Kao has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
What languages does Dr. Patricia Kao speak?: Dr. Patricia Kao speaks Spanish and English.

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