Overview
Jeff Gao, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician who offers primary care for patients of all ages.Dr. Gao strives to listen to his patients, present their options for care and help them make the best medical decision possible. He believes every patient has his or her own unique set of health challenges and deserves the personalized, multidisciplinary approach to care needed to overcome them. He treats his patients as individuals, not as conditions to be treated.Dr. Gao is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Dr. Gao is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, High Cholesterol, Obesity in Children, and Sciatica.
Dr. Gao is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.
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1812 S J St, Suite 120, Tacoma, WA 98405
34503 9th Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98003
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. Yuehua (. Gao
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Yuehua (. Gao?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Yuehua (. Gao by calling their office at 253-428-2200. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Yuehua (. Gao a top-rated expert for Obesity?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Yuehua (. Gao is classified as an Advanced expert for Obesity, 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. Yuehua (. Gao specialize in?
While Dr. Yuehua (. Gao is a Family Medicine, they have specific expertise in Obesity, High Cholesterol, and Obesity in Children. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Family Medicine.
Does Dr. Yuehua (. Gao participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Yuehua (. Gao has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Obesity. You can view a list of Dr. Yuehua (. Gao's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Yuehua (. Gao accept my insurance?
Dr. Yuehua (. Gao accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 253-428-2200 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
- High CholesterolDr. Gao isAdvanced. Learn about High Cholesterol.
- ObesityDr. Gao isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Gao isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- SciaticaDr. Gao isAdvanced. Learn about Sciatica.
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- AcneDr. Gao isExperienced. Learn about Acne.
- Alopecia AreataDr. Gao isExperienced. Learn about Alopecia Areata.
- AnemiaDr. Gao isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autosomal Recessive HypotrichosisDr. Gao isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis.