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Y. Julia Kao, M.D.

Specialties

Office Locations

St. Joseph's/Sandy Springs

5671 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd.

Ste 900

Atlanta, GA 30342

404-847-9999

Mike

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Oct 9th, 2025

Dr Kao is awesome. Personable, professional and knowledgeable. She takes the time to fully answer questions and explain treatment options.

Jerry

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Oct 3rd, 2025

A totally awesome experience. Doctor Julia Kao and her staff were very helpful and patient. They listened to all my issues and then after an xray (xray technicians were very professional and accommodating to my pain). Dr Kao diagnosed my issue , treated me , and now I am 90% better in just one day. Would recommend Dr Kao to everyone.

Deborah

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Oct 1st, 2025

IDr. Kao is wonderful! She always takes her time to address my needs. She is always patient, kind and very professional!!

Mardess

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Sep 30th, 2025

I’m so happy I set up an appointment with Dr. Kao. She took her time to explain everything to me. All of my concerns with my knee were answered. She made me feel comfortable.

Mallie

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Sep 23rd, 2025

Dr. Koa is worth the hour-long trek I make for Cortisone shots in both knees. She is an amazing professional in her field; she’s also funny, personable, thorough, and warm. I highly recommend Dr Koa for any orthopedic needs you may have. I couldn’t be happier with my care.

Joyce

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Sep 20th, 2025

Dr. Kao, is an excellent doctor her advice has served me very well.

Carol

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Sep 20th, 2025

Dr. Kao and her staff are wonderful! I have been going to her for over a year and my knees have never felt better. She is professional while at the same time being very caring and easy to talk with. I highly recommend her!

Susan

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Sep 19th, 2025

Dr. Kao listens to my concerns and responds in a timely and professional manner. Always pleased with my dealings with her.

George

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Sep 17th, 2025

The best of the best.

Anthony

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Sep 12th, 2025

Dr. Kao is very professional and attentive to your needs. She is a truly caring doctor. I highly recommend her to anyone.

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Residency

University of California at San Francisco; San Francisco, CA

Medical Degree

University of Chicago, Prizker School of Medicine; Chicago, IL

Associations

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
Georgia Orthopaedic Society
Atlanta Orthopaedic Society

Hospital Affiliations

Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital
Northside Hospital

Additional Information

Conversational in Mandarin Chinese

Areas of Expertise

Total Hip and Knee Replacement
Adult Reconstructive Surgery
Partial Knee Replacement
Computer/Technology Assisted Joint Replacement

Fellowship

Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement - Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY

Certifications

Board Certified American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons

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An Authority In Her Field

Ranawat CS, Ranawat AS, Kao YJ. (2017) “Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty with a Cemented Acetabular Implant.” Adult Reconstruction Hip 2. Ed. Lieberman JR, Berry DJ. AAOS. 79-84.

Kao YY, Koch CN, Wright TM, Padgett DE. (2016) Flexural Rigidity, Taper Angle, and Contact Length Affect Fretting of the Femoral Stem Trunnion in Total Hip Arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty. 2016 Sep;31(9 Suppl):254-8. doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2016.02.079 Kao YJ, Ho J, Allen CR. (2011). Evaluation and Management of Osteochondral Lesions of the Knee. The Physician and Sportsmedicine. 39(4): 50-9. Arora V, Kao J, Lovinger D, Seiden SC, Meltzer D. (2007) Medication discrepancies in resident sign-outs and their potential to harm. Journal of General Internal Medicine 22(12): 1751-5.

Ranawat CS, Ranawat AS, Kao YJ. (2017) “Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty with a Cemented Acetabular Implant.” Adult Reconstruction Hip 2. Ed. Lieberman JR, Berry DJ. AAOS. 79-84.

Y. Julia Kao, M.D.

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A Trustworthy Orthopedic Doctor

Mike

Jerry

Deborah

Mardess

Mallie

Joyce

Carol

Susan

George

Anthony

An Authority In Her Field