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Dr. Timothy Kao, MD
Ophthalmology* Age 42
Dr. Timothy Kao, MD

Offers telehealth

Dr. Timothy Kao, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Columbus, GA.
Dr. Timothy Kao, MD

Dr. Timothy Kao, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 42
Columbus, GA
Accepting new patients
11 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Timothy Kao, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Columbus, GA.
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About Dr. Timothy Kao, MD

Dr. Kao graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / SAINT PAUL CAMPUS. Dr. Timothy Kao, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Columbus, GA and has 11 years experience. Dr. Kao currently practices at West Georgia Eye Care Center and is affiliated with Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside, Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown and St. Francis-Emory Healthcare. Dr. Kao has experience treating conditions like Eye Infections, Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis), Ocular Hypertension, Corneal Diseases, Keratitis, Glaucoma, Cataract, Orbital Fracture and Blepharitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Kao's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Kao is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Experience Check

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Eye Infections
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Ocular Hypertension
Eye Infections
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Ocular Hypertension
Corneal Diseases
Keratitis
Glaucoma
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Cataract
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Glaucoma Surgery
Orbital Fracture
Blepharitis
Senile Cataracts
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Visual Field Defects
Pinguecula
Pterygium
Retinal Hemorrhage
Diabetic Retinopathy
Cataract Removal Surgery
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Eye Cancer
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Iridotomy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Drusen
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Iridectomy
Exotropia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Diplopia
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Eyelid Disorders
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Foreign Body in Eye
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Corneal Ulcer
Iridocyclitis
Lazy Eye
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Blindness
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Chorioretinal Scars
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Dry Eyes
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Migraine
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Miosis
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Uveitis
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Strabismus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Tear Duct Disorders
Floaters
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Tear Duct Surgery
Presbyopia
Accommodation Disorders
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Retinal Neovascularization
Chalazion
Stye
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Macular or Retinal Edema
Macular Hole
Trichiasis
Acute Endophthalmitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Black Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blocked Tear Duct
Brow Ptosis
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Color Blindness
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Dacryoadenitis
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Dislocation of Lens
Disorder of Choroid
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Duane Retraction Syndrome
Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Esophoria
Esotropia
Exophoria
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Hypotony of Eye
Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratoconus
Lagophthalmos
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Nearsightedness
Night Blindness
Nystagmus
Ocular Syphilis
Ophthalmoplegia
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Serous Detachment Retina
Shingles
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Thyroid Eye Disease
Tonic Pupil
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharoplasty
Cornea Surgery
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Ocular Prosthetics
Orbit Evisceration
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Repair of Eye Laceration
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Trabeculotomy Ab Externo
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Open Choice PPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
  • Blue Choice PPO
    Blue Choice Option POS
    Blue Choice HMO
    BlueChoice Option POS
  • GA Employee Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
    GA Employee Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    HMO Premier HMO
    Choice Care PPO
    National POS
    Choice POS
  • Blue Open Access Alternate Network POS
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Pathway HMO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Cigna
    Cigna PPO
    LocalPlus
    Open Access Plus
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Options PPO
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate POS
    Navigate HMO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO

Where Dr. Timothy Kao, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 West Georgia Eye Care Center - Main Office
    2616 Warm Springs Rd, Columbus, GA 31904
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 12:00

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Meet Dr. Timothy Kao, MD

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Ophthalmology
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FAQs About Dr. Kao's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Timothy Kao, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kao's profile.

Dr. Kao frequently treats the following conditions: Eye Infections, Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis), Ocular Hypertension, Corneal Diseases, Keratitis, Glaucoma, Cataract, Orbital Fracture and Blepharitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Timothy Kao, MD is affiliated with Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside, Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown and St. Francis-Emory Healthcare.

Yes, Dr. Timothy Kao, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / SAINT PAUL CAMPUS
    2015
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Hospitals Where Dr. Timothy Kao, MD Practices

  • Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside

    100 Frist Ct, Columbus, GA

  • Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown

    710 Center St, Columbus, GA

  • St. Francis-Emory Healthcare

    2122 Manchester Expy, Columbus, GA

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