Expertise in
23
conditions

Dr. Steve S. Gao

Internal Medicine
Hendrick Clinic - Cedar Mall
1150 N 18th St Ste 300, 
Abilene, TX 
Accepting New Patients
Expertise in
23
conditions
Hendrick Clinic - Cedar Mall
1150 N 18th St Ste 300, 
Abilene, TX 

Overview

Steve Gao is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Abilene, Texas.

Dr. Gao is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Necrosis, Hypothyroidism, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 88 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Gao is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Internal Medicine

Hospital Affiliations

Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood
Hendrick Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Baylor Scott & White Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
FirstCare
  • HMO
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
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • 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
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Scott and White Health
  • HMO
  • POS
SelectHealth
  • HMO
  • POS
Sunflower Health Plan
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Superior Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Trustmark
  • 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

Hendrick Clinic - Cedar Mall
1150 N 18th St Ste 300, Abilene, TX 79601

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.

88 Total Publications

Microfluidic-enabled stretchable thermoelectric device array for multimodal haptic interfaces.
Microfluidic-enabled stretchable thermoelectric device array for multimodal haptic interfaces.
Journal: Microsystems & nanoengineering
Published: March 03, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Steve S. Gao

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Steve S. Gao?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Steve S. Gao by calling their office at 325-670-6460. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Steve S. Gao a top-rated expert for Heart Attack?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Steve S. Gao is classified as an Distinguished expert for Heart Attack, 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. Steve S. Gao specialize in?

While Dr. Steve S. Gao is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Heart Attack, Necrosis, and Hypothyroidism. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.

Does Dr. Steve S. Gao participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Steve S. Gao has published 88 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Attack. You can view a list of Dr. Steve S. Gao's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Steve S. Gao accept my insurance?

Dr. Steve S. Gao accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 325-670-6460 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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