Expertise in
1
conditions

Dr. Hong X. Gao

Internal Medicine
Tufts Medical Center
800 Washington St, 
Boston, MA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
1
conditions
Tufts Medical Center
800 Washington St, 
Boston, MA 

Overview

Hong Gao is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts.

Dr. Gao is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hirschsprung Disease, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Jaundice.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 23 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Gao is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Internal Medicine

Licenses

Internal Medicine in MA

Hospital Affiliations

Tufts Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

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
BMC HealthNet
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Tufts
  • HMO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
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

Tufts Medical Center
800 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111

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.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

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.

23 Total Publications

Preoperative GNRI and surgical site infection risk after total joint arthroplasty: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Preoperative GNRI and surgical site infection risk after total joint arthroplasty: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Journal: Biomolecules & biomedicine
Published: October 22, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Hong X. Gao

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Hong X. Gao?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Hong X. Gao by calling their office at 617-636-5000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Hong X. Gao a top-rated expert for Hirschsprung Disease?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Hong X. Gao is classified as an Advanced expert for Hirschsprung Disease, 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. Hong X. Gao specialize in?

While Dr. Hong X. Gao is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Hirschsprung Disease, Osteoporosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.

Does Dr. Hong X. Gao participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Hong X. Gao has published 23 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hirschsprung Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Hong X. Gao's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Hong X. Gao accept my insurance?

Dr. Hong X. Gao accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-636-5000 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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