Lei Q. Gao
Expertise in
32
conditions
Expertise in
32
conditions

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), Brugada Syndrome, Short QT Syndrome, and Heart Failure.

Dr. Gao is board certified in Echocardiography, Cardiovascular Disease, Nuclear Cardiology, and Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 186 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Gao is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Cardiology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in LA

Board Certifications

Echocardiography
Cardiovascular Disease
Nuclear Cardiology
Internal Medicine

Fellowships

SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn Brooklyn

Hospital Affiliations

Franciscan Medical Group.
Puget Sound High Value Network.
Rainier Health Network.
St Elizabeth Hospital
Highline Medical Center
Virginia Mason Medical Center
St Joseph Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English
German
Mandarin

Gender

Male

Insurance

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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
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
Coordinated Care
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Group Health Cooperative
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Premera
  • EPO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
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

Franciscan Heart & Vascular Associates at St. Anne
16233 Sylvester Road SW, Suite 260, Burien, WA 98166

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Lei Q. Gao

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Lei Q. Gao?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Lei Q. Gao by calling their office at 206-835-7400. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Lei Q. 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 Q. 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 Q. Gao specialize in?

While Dr. Lei Q. Gao is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Brugada Syndrome, and Short QT Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.

Does Dr. Lei Q. Gao accept my insurance?

Dr. Lei Q. Gao accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 206-835-7400 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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