Overview
Leon Kao is an Allergy and Immunologist practicing medicine in Germantown, Maryland.
Dr. Kao is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Allergic Rhinitis, Hives, Sinusitis, and Grass Allergy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Kao is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
19851 Observation Dr Ste 375, Germantown, MD 20876
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. Leon W. Kao
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Leon W. Kao?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Leon W. Kao by calling their office at 301-972-3709. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Leon W. Kao a top-rated expert for Allergic Rhinitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Leon W. Kao is classified as an Advanced expert for Allergic Rhinitis, 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. Leon W. Kao specialize in?
While Dr. Leon W. Kao is a Allergy and Immunology, they have specific expertise in Allergic Rhinitis, Hives, and Sinusitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Allergy and Immunology.
Does Dr. Leon W. Kao participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Leon W. Kao has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Allergic Rhinitis. You can view a list of Dr. Leon W. Kao's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Leon W. Kao accept my insurance?
Dr. Leon W. Kao accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 301-972-3709 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Allergic RhinitisDr. Kao isAdvanced. Learn about Allergic Rhinitis.
- AngioedemaDr. Kao isAdvanced. Learn about Angioedema.
- Food AllergyDr. Kao isAdvanced. Learn about Food Allergy.
- Grass AllergyDr. Kao isAdvanced. Learn about Grass Allergy.
- HivesDr. Kao isAdvanced. Learn about Hives.
- Nonallergic RhinopathyDr. Kao isAdvanced. Learn about Nonallergic Rhinopathy.
- OzenaDr. Kao isAdvanced. Learn about Ozena.
- SinusitisDr. Kao isAdvanced. Learn about Sinusitis.
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- Allergic ConjunctivitisDr. Kao isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Conjunctivitis.
- AnaphylaxisDr. Kao isExperienced. Learn about Anaphylaxis.
- Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)
- Cold UrticariaDr. Kao isExperienced. Learn about Cold Urticaria.
- Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)Dr. Kao isExperienced. Learn about Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).
- Exercise-Induced Anaphylaxis (EIA)
- Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)
- Primary Immunodeficiency (PID)Dr. Kao isExperienced. Learn about Primary Immunodeficiency (PID).
- Serum SicknessDr. Kao isExperienced. Learn about Serum Sickness.