Overview
Lei Gao, MD, is a board-certified cardiologist specializing in adult clinical cardiology, non-invasive cardiology and preventive cardiology.Dr. Gao is committed to providing top-quality cardiovascular care to each patient with compassion, integrity and respect. He believes the best way to treat heart disease is to prevent it. He emphasizes individualized cardiac risk assessment and strives to seek the optimal medical therapy for every patient.Dr. Gao is a member of the American Society of Echocardiography, American Society of Nuclear Cardiology and American College of Cardiology.
Dr. Gao is highly rated in 32 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Short QT Syndrome, Brugada Syndrome, and Heart Failure.
Dr. Gao is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Echocardiography, and Nuclear Cardiology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Gao is currently accepting new patients.
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1455 Battersby Ave, Enumclaw, WA 98022
1812 S J St, Suite 120, Tacoma, WA 98405
16233 Sylvester Rd Sw, Burien, WA 98166
34515 9th Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98003
34503 9th Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98003
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Lei Gao
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Lei Gao?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Lei Gao by calling their office at 253-426-6341. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Lei Gao a top-rated expert for Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Lei Gao is classified as an Distinguished expert for Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), 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. Lei Gao specialize in?
While Dr. Lei Gao is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Short QT Syndrome, and Brugada Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Lei Gao participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Lei Gao has published 10 articles and abstracts on conditions like Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). You can view a list of Dr. Lei Gao's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Lei Gao accept my insurance?
Dr. Lei Gao accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 253-426-6341 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Brugada SyndromeDr. Gao isDistinguished. Learn about Brugada Syndrome.
- Heart FailureDr. Gao isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
- Pulmonary EdemaDr. Gao isDistinguished. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.
- Short QT SyndromeDr. Gao isDistinguished. Learn about Short QT Syndrome.
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- Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency
- AnginaDr. Gao isAdvanced. Learn about Angina.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Gao isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Gao isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ApoplexyDr. Gao isAdvanced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Gao isAdvanced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
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- Acute Arterial Occlusion of Kidney
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Gao isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- Atrial TachycardiaDr. Gao isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Tachycardia.
- Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT)
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Gao isExperienced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Cardiac AmyloidosisDr. Gao isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Amyloidosis.