Expertise in
45
conditions
Expertise in
45
conditions
Er-Kai Gao MD Inc.
8851 Center Dr Ste 603, 
La Mesa, CA 

Overview

Er-kai Gao is a Neurosurgery provider in La Mesa, California. Dr. Gao is highly rated in 45 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, Memory Loss, Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction, and Seizures.

His clinical research consists of participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Neurosurgery

Licenses

Psychiatry & Neurology in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Grossmont Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Net

Accepted plan types not found. Please verify directly with the provider.

Health New England
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Er-Kai Gao MD Inc.
8851 Center Dr Ste 603, La Mesa, CA 91942
Other Locations
Grossmont Hospital Corporation
5555 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Gao has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)

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.


1 Clinical Trials

AtRial Cardiopathy and Antithrombotic Drugs In Prevention After Cryptogenic Stroke
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Er-kai Gao

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Er-kai Gao?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Er-kai Gao by calling their office at 760-751-5324. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Er-kai Gao a top-rated expert for Benign Rolandic Epilepsy?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Er-kai Gao is classified as an Distinguished expert for Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, 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. Er-kai Gao specialize in?

While Dr. Er-kai Gao is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.

Does Dr. Er-kai Gao accept my insurance?

Dr. Er-kai Gao accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 760-751-5324 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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