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Dr. Dennis Kao, MD
Orthopedic Hand Surgery* Age 51
Dr. Dennis Kao, MD

Offers telehealth

Dr. Dennis Kao, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Seattle, WA.
Dr. Dennis Kao, MD

Dr. Dennis Kao, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery* Age 51
Seattle, WA
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Dennis Kao, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Seattle, WA.
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About Dr. Dennis Kao, MD

Dr. Kao graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch in 2003 and completed a residency at Medical College Wisconsin. Dr. Dennis Kao, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Seattle, WA and has 23 years experience. Dr. Kao currently practices at Hand, Elbow & Shoulder Center at Harborview Medical Center and is affiliated with UW Medical Center-Montlake. Dr. Kao has experience treating conditions like Osteoarthritis of Hand, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytrens Contracture, Trigger Finger, Fracture of Hand and Fingers, De Quervain's Disease and Wrist Fracture among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Kao's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Kao also speaks Chinese, Mandarin and Mandarin. Dr. Kao is board certified in Hand Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Where Dr. Dennis Kao, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Hand, Elbow & Shoulder Center at Harborview Medical Center
    908 Jefferson St, Seattle, WA 98104
    Monday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Experience and Background Check

Carpal Tunnel Release
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Release
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Dupuytrens Contracture
Trigger Finger
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
De Quervain's Disease
Wrist Fracture
Joint Pain
Trigger Finger Release
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand Tendon Repair
Excision of Ganglion
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Steroid Injection
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
De Quervain's Release
Hand or Finger Amputation
Benign Tumor
Brachial Plexus Injuries
Burn Injuries
Congenital Hand Anomaly
Fracture
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Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteophyte of Hand
Peripheral Nerve Injuries
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Wrist
Sjögren's Syndrome
Third-Degree Burns
Wrist Osteophyte
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Arm Surgery
Cubital Tunnel Release Surgery
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Excision of Skin Lesion
Fracture Care
Peripheral Nerve and Brachial Plexus Reconstruction
Skin Grafts
Synovial Biopsy
Wound Repair
Wrist Fusion
Wrist Replacement

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Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
    First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Plus
  • Blue Card
    Blue Card PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    LocalPlus
    Cigna PPO
    Cigna
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative
    Curative EPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO

Meet Dr. Dennis Kao, MD

Biography
  • Dr. Dennis Kao, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Seattle, WA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch in 2003. He specializes in Orthopedic Hand Surgery and General Hand Surgery.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Chinese
Mandarin
Mandarin
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Hand Surgery
Orthopedic Hand Surgery
Specialties*
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Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of Texas Medical Branch
    2003
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Hand Surgery and Plastic Surgery
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • Medical College Wisconsin
    2004
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Medical College Wisconsin
    2009
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Chang Gung Memorial Hospital|Medical College Wisconsin
    2011
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Dennis Kao, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kao's profile.

Dr. Kao frequently treats the following conditions: Osteoarthritis of Hand, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytrens Contracture, Trigger Finger, Fracture of Hand and Fingers, De Quervain's Disease and Wrist Fracture. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Dennis Kao, MD is affiliated with UW Medical Center-Montlake.

Yes, Dr. Dennis Kao, MD holds board certification in Hand Surgery and Plastic Surgery.

Dr. Kao has over 23 years of healthcare experience.

Hospitals Where Dr. Dennis Kao, MD Practices

  • UW Medical Center-Montlake

    1959 NE Pacific St, Seattle, WA

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