Overview
Dr. Bruce Gao is a board-certified UCI Health urologist.He earned his medical degree at the University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine in Canada, followed by a residency in urology at the University of Toronto.Gao sees patients inNewport BeachandOrange.
Dr. Gao is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Kidney Stones, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), UPJ Obstruction, Lithotripsy, and Ureteroscopy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 42 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
101 The City Drive South, Building 29, Orange, CA 92868
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
UCI Health Center For Urological Care
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Bruce M. Gao
Is Dr. Bruce M. Gao a top-rated expert for Lithotripsy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Bruce M. Gao is classified as an Advanced expert for Lithotripsy, 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. Bruce M. Gao specialize in?
While Dr. Bruce M. Gao is a Urology, they have specific expertise in Lithotripsy, Ureteroscopy, and Kidney Stones. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Urology.
Does Dr. Bruce M. Gao participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Bruce M. Gao has published 42 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lithotripsy. You can view a list of Dr. Bruce M. Gao's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Bruce M. Gao accept my insurance?
Dr. Bruce M. Gao accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Advanced
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)Dr. Gao isAdvanced. Learn about Enlarged Prostate (BPH).
- Kidney StonesDr. Gao isAdvanced. Learn about Kidney Stones.
- LithotripsyDr. Gao isAdvanced. Learn about Lithotripsy.
- UreteroscopyDr. Gao isAdvanced. Learn about Ureteroscopy.
- Experienced
- AquablationDr. Gao isExperienced. Learn about Aquablation.
- Bladder CancerDr. Gao isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Cancer.
- EndoscopyDr. Gao isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- HydronephrosisDr. Gao isExperienced. Learn about Hydronephrosis.
- Medullary Sponge KidneyDr. Gao isExperienced. Learn about Medullary Sponge Kidney.
- NephrectomyDr. Gao isExperienced. Learn about Nephrectomy.
- NeurofibromatosisDr. Gao isExperienced. Learn about Neurofibromatosis.
- Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer
- ProstatectomyDr. Gao isExperienced. Learn about Prostatectomy.
- Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)Dr. Gao isExperienced. Learn about Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC).
- UPJ ObstructionDr. Gao isExperienced. Learn about UPJ Obstruction.
- Wilms TumorDr. Gao isExperienced. Learn about Wilms Tumor.