Overview
Norman Kuo is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in La Palma, California.
Dr. Kuo is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Polyps, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Ulcerative Colitis, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.
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Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Norman Y. Kuo
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Norman Y. Kuo?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Norman Y. Kuo by calling their office at 714-521-0239. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Norman Y. Kuo a top-rated expert for Gastrectomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Norman Y. Kuo is classified as an Advanced expert for Gastrectomy, 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. Norman Y. Kuo specialize in?
While Dr. Norman Y. Kuo is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Gastrectomy, Gastrostomy, and Colorectal Polyps. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Norman Y. Kuo participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Norman Y. Kuo has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gastrectomy. You can view a list of Dr. Norman Y. Kuo's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Norman Y. Kuo accept my insurance?
Dr. Norman Y. Kuo accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Shield of California and Kaiser Permanente. We recommend calling the office directly at 714-521-0239 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
- GastrectomyDr. Kuo isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- GastrostomyDr. Kuo isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Experienced
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Kuo isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Kuo isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- ColonoscopyDr. Kuo isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- Colorectal PolypsDr. Kuo isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Polyps.
- EndoscopyDr. Kuo isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- EsophagitisDr. Kuo isExperienced. Learn about Esophagitis.