Overview
Dr. Angela Kao is a specialty care physician board certified in pediatric surgery. She joins the pediatric surgery team at Inova L.J. Murphy Children’s Hospital. Dr. Kao is a graduate of Georgetown University in Washington, DC, and the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago. After graduating from medical school, Dr. Kao completed her general surgery residency at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC. While in residency, she completed a research fellowship in minimally invasive surgery techniques and championed multiple surgical quality improvement initiatives. Following residency, she completed her pediatric surgery fellowship at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City. During her time in fellowship, she learned specialized skills to care for infants and premature babies. Throughout her training, she refined her skills in the latest minimally invasive techniques for laparoscopic and thoracoscopic surgeries. Dr. Kao has specific interests in surgical quality improvement and developing protocols to ensure safe and excellent surgical care for the children of Northern Virginia. She is proud to be a member of the American College of Surgeons verified Level I Children’s Surgery Center at Inova and is looking forward to taking on new roles as surgeon champion for the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program. Outside the office, Dr. Kao enjoys exploring the Washington, DC, metropolitan area and all the food and culture it has to offer. A proud Georgetown alum, she can occasionally be found at Hoya basketball games.
Dr. Kao is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Appendectomy.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 24 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
8280 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr, 300, Fairfax, VA 22031
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Angela M. Kao
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Angela M. Kao?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Angela M. Kao by calling their office at 571-472-4300. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Angela M. Kao a top-rated expert for Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Angela M. Kao is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hernia, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Angela M. Kao specialize in?
While Dr. Angela M. Kao is a Pediatric Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, and Hiatal Hernia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Surgery.
Does Dr. Angela M. Kao participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Angela M. Kao has published 21 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Angela M. Kao's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Angela M. Kao accept my insurance?
Dr. Angela M. Kao accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 571-472-4300 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- HerniaDr. Kao isDistinguished. Learn about Hernia.
- Advanced
- Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Kao isAdvanced. Learn about Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Kao isAdvanced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Experienced
- AppendectomyDr. Kao isExperienced. Learn about Appendectomy.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Kao isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- EndoscopyDr. Kao isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- ObesityDr. Kao isExperienced. Learn about Obesity.
- PeritonitisDr. Kao isExperienced. Learn about Peritonitis.
- Secondary PeritonitisDr. Kao isExperienced. Learn about Secondary Peritonitis.