Summary

Dr. Gao graduated from the Suny Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine in 2002. He works in Norfolk, VA and 3 other locations and specializes in Nephrology, Internal Medicine and Other Specialty. Dr. Gao is affiliated with Naval Medical Center Portsmouth.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 24 years of experience
  • 28 insurance plans accepted
  • Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine
  • 3 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 6 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Sam Wei Gao has 6 locations

Tidewater Kidney Specialists

814 Kempsville Rd Ste 102Norfolk, VA 23502
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

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth

620 John Paul Jones CirPortsmouth, VA 23708

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital

2025 Glenn Mitchell DrVirginia Beach, VA 23456

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital

1060 First Colonial RdVirginia Beach, VA 23454

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital

600 Gresham DrNorfolk, VA 23507

Sentara Leigh Hospital

830 Kempsville RdNorfolk, VA 23502

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NephrologyOtherOtherOther
Accepts New Patients
24 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Norfolk , VAVirginia Beach , VAVirginia Beach , VAChesapeake , VA
Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Sam Wei Gao

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • AARP - HMO
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Optima Health
  • Optima Health - POS
  • Optima Health - PPO
  • Optum Health
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • WPS Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Sam Wei Gao has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Sam Wei Gao has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
  • Chronic Renal Disease
  • Dialysis
  • End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
  • Hemodialysis
  • Internal Medicine
  • Kidney Biopsy
  • Other
  • Urinalysis

Certifications, License, & Education

24 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Virginia, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of MedicineGraduated in 2002

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Dr. Sam Gao's office is located at 814 Kempsville Rd Ste 102, Norfolk, VA, 23502.
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