A Trustworthy Orthopedic Doctor

Trudy

Google

Aug 15th, 2025

Dr Kao and staff have been excellent throughout my knee replacement journey! It’s been six months since my surgery! I am so thankful that I went through this! Thank you, Dr. Kao and staff!!!

Cathy

Google

Aug 13th, 2025

Dr. Koa is my favorite doctor of all time. She spends the time you need to explain your problem and answer any question. And manages to make her appts with minimum wait time. 100 stars from.

Jim & Judy

Google

Aug 12th, 2025

I truly appreciated the time Dr. Kao spent reviewing my case and then spending extra time assessing the exact location of my pain and what can be done about it. It’s rare to find an excellent surgeon with wonderful interpersonal skills too! I am thankful.

Charles

Google

Aug 12th, 2025

Dr Kao listened very well and responded to my particular situation

Jerry

Google

Aug 8th, 2025

Great experience. DR.koa does a great job. Explains what's going on.

Consy11

Google

Aug 6th, 2025

It was my first time seeing Dr. Kao, I was late and they still accommodate me - thank goodness! I couldn't walk! Dr. Kao was thorough, explained what was going on with my knee and is very skilled with the cortisone shot! She was in/out before I had time to brace myself! A great experience, I will go to her for shots as needed in the future! 👍🏾

Sara

Google

Jul 30th, 2025

Great!

Dwight

Google

Jul 24th, 2025

Very timely for appointment. Always appreciate that. Did an excellent job diagnosing my issue and explained it thoroughly.

Robin

Google

Jul 22nd, 2025

I have so much faith in Dr. Kao. Very comfortable speaking with her and discussing any medical concerns.

Lisa

Google

Jul 18th, 2025

I am totally amazed at the difference between her and my previous orthos. Her approach to doing xrays as well as how she performs injections are so different. Her explanations are so good and easy to understand. My previous cortisone injections were done sitting up and directly into the painful side of the knee. She had me lay down and injected quickly on the opposite side which was SO much less painful. She is the best ortho I've ever seen and I've had at least 5 ortho surgeries.

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

An Authority In Her Field

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