Expertise in
2
conditions
Expertise in
2
conditions
University Of Texas Medical Foundation
6431 Fannin St, 
Houston, TX 

Overview

Wee Kao is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Kao is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Syngnathia Cleft Palate, Autosomal Cleft Palate, Cholesteatoma, Laryngocele, and Laryngectomy.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Plastic Surgery
Otolaryngology

Licenses

Otolaryngology in MO

Hospital Affiliations

Harris Health
Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

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
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
Community Health Choice
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
Friday Health

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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
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Superior Health Plan
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  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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

University of Texas Medical Foundation
6431 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030
Other Locations
Dean Smith MD PA
6400 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030

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.


6 Total Publications

Postsurgical Alar Retraction: Etiology and Treatment.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Wee Kao

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Wee Kao?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Wee Kao by calling their office at 713-500-6636. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Wee Kao a top-rated expert for Syngnathia Cleft Palate?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Wee Kao is classified as an Advanced expert for Syngnathia Cleft Palate, 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. Wee Kao specialize in?

While Dr. Wee Kao is a Plastic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Syngnathia Cleft Palate, Autosomal Cleft Palate, and Cholesteatoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Plastic Surgery.

Does Dr. Wee Kao participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Wee Kao has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Syngnathia Cleft Palate. You can view a list of Dr. Wee Kao's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Wee Kao accept my insurance?

Dr. Wee Kao accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-500-6636 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.

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