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Dr. Lily Kao, MD

Rheumatology*
2.1 (23)
Map Pin Small San Jose, CA
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Lily Kao, MD

Dr. Lily Kao, MD is a Rheumatology Specialist in San Jose, CA. They specialize in Rheumatology, has 18 years of experience. They graduated from Stanford University Stanford Ca and is affiliated with Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Kao an average 2.1 star rating.

Dr. Kao works at Practice in San Jose, CA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Kao's Office Locations

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    2690 S White Rd Ste 50, San Jose, CA 95148 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (208) 223-7000

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  • Santa Clara Valley Medical Center

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    About Dr. Lily Kao, MD

    Specialties*
    • Rheumatology

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    Years of Experience
    • 18 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Chinese, Mandarin, Mandarin and Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1578742888
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Stanford University Stanford Ca
    Medical Education

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Lily Kao, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Kao is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Kao has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Kao speaks Chinese, Mandarin, Mandarin and Spanish.

    23 patients have reviewed Dr. Kao. The overall rating for this provider is 2.1. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Kao.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Kao, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Kao appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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