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Dr. Patricia Kao, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 48
Dr. Patricia Kao, MD
4.7 (66 Ratings)

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Dr. Patricia Kao, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Salem, OR.
Dr. Patricia Kao, MD
4.7 (66 Ratings)
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Dr. Patricia Kao, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 48
Salem, OR
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23 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Patricia Kao, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Salem, OR.

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Dr. Patricia Kao, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Salem, OR and has 23 years experience. They graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Salem Health West Valley Hospital and Salem Hospital. Dr. Kao has experience treating conditions like Diarrhea among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kao received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 66 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Kao is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Diarrhea
Nausea
Ulcerative Colitis
Diarrhea
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Nausea
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Ulcerative Colitis
Abdominal Pain
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Tobacco Use Disorder
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vomiting Disorders
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Abnormal Thyroid
Acidosis
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Acute Laryngitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Adult Failure to Thrive
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Back Pain
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Cholangitis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pharyngitis
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Colitis
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Colon Cancer
Colon Disorders
Colon Polyp
Confusion
Congenital Achalasia
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Dehydration
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Dizziness
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysentery
Dyslipidemia
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Dilation
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Food Allergy
Gallstones
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Genital Warts
Gout
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Headache
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Heart Disease
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Insomnia
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Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Prolapse
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Itchy Skin
Joint Pain
Lactose Intolerance
Laryngitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Leukocytopenia
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Nasopharyngitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Pancreatitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peptic Ulcer
Pharyngitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pneumonia
Polyneuropathy
Postnasal Drip
Potassium Deficiency
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Purpura
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Pyloric Stenosis
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Restless Leg Syndrome
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Sarcoidosis
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shortness of Breath
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Skin Ulcer
Sleep Apnea
Splenic Infarct
Splenomegaly
Stomal Ulcer
Tension Headache
Testicular Dysfunction
Throat Pain
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Visceroptosis
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin_Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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Anoscopy
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Bile Duct Procedure
Capsule Endoscopy
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Diabetes Counseling
Endoscopic Common Bile Duct Stone Removal
Endoscopic Polypectomy
Endoscopy
ERCP With Spincterotomy
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Immunization Administration
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
Pap Smear
Percutaneous Edoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Medicaid

Locations

  1. 1 Salem Gastroenterology Consultants PC
    875 Oak St SE Ste 3010, Salem, OR 97301
  2. 2 Salem Health West Valley
    525 SE Washington St, Dallas, OR 97338

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kao
4.7
Based on 66 Reviews
5 Stars (60)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (4)

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Patient Reviews
May 03, 2024
How I was treated with so much kindness from everyone that was involved with my procedure.. Doctor Kao is the best doctor, I want her to do every Colonoscopy I ever need.
Jane Wheeler — May 03, 2024
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Virginia School of Medicine
    2001
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University Of Vermont, College Of Medicine, Fletcher Allean Health
    2002
Internship
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Patricia Kao, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kao's profile.

Dr. Patricia Kao, MD is affiliated with Salem Health West Valley Hospital and Salem Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Patricia Kao, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Salem Health West Valley Hospital

    525 SE Washington St, Dallas, OR

  • Salem Hospital

    890 Oak St SE, Salem, OR