Lei Q. Gao
Expertise in
32
conditions

Dr. Lei Q. Gao

Cardiology
16233 Sylvester Road SW, Suite 260, 
Burien, WA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
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Expertise in
32
conditions
16233 Sylvester Road SW, Suite 260, 
Burien, WA 

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 Short QT Syndrome, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Brugada 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 181 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
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
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  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Premera
  • EPO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
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  • 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

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.

181 Total Publications

Metal-Organic Framework-derived Atomic Metal Sites Promoting Sulfur Cathode for All-Solid-State Lithium-Sulfur Batteries.
Metal-Organic Framework-derived Atomic Metal Sites Promoting Sulfur Cathode for All-Solid-State Lithium-Sulfur Batteries.
Journal: Nano letters
Published: July 10, 2026
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Is Dr. Lei Q. Gao a top-rated expert for Short QT Syndrome?

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 Short QT Syndrome, 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 Short QT Syndrome, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), and Brugada Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.

Does Dr. Lei Q. Gao participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Lei Q. Gao has published 181 articles and abstracts on conditions like Short QT Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Lei Q. 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 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.

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