Overview
Lillian Kao is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. She has been practicing medicine for over 30 years.
Dr. Kao is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Appendicitis, Gallstones, Appendectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 292 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials.
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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. Lillian Kao
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Lillian Kao?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Lillian Kao by calling their office at 832-325-7125. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Lillian Kao a top-rated expert for Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Lillian Kao is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hernia, 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. Lillian Kao specialize in?
While Dr. Lillian Kao is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Appendicitis, and Appendectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Lillian Kao participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Lillian Kao has published 292 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Lillian Kao's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Lillian Kao accept my insurance?
Dr. Lillian Kao accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 832-325-7125 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
- Distinguished
- AppendectomyDr. Kao isDistinguished. Learn about Appendectomy.
- AppendicitisDr. Kao isDistinguished. Learn about Appendicitis.
- Gallbladder RemovalDr. Kao isDistinguished. Learn about Gallbladder Removal.
- HerniaDr. Kao isDistinguished. Learn about Hernia.
- Advanced
- CholecystitisDr. Kao isAdvanced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Kao isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Kao isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Kao isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Kao isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- Necrotizing FasciitisDr. Kao isAdvanced. Learn about Necrotizing Fasciitis.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Kao isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Kao isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Kao isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- DeliriumDr. Kao isExperienced. Learn about Delirium.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Kao isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.