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Walter G Kao MD

Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease

600 Highland Ave Madison WI, 53792

About

Dr. Walter Kao is a cardiologist practicing in Madison, WI. Dr. Kao specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Kao also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.

Education and Training

Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medicine Research, Pondicherry University 1984

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Heart Disease
  • Heart Failure
  • Cardiomyopathy
  • Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
  • Vascular Disease

Walter G Kao MD's Practice location

Practice At 600 Highland Ave

600 Highland Ave -
Madison, WI 53792
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New patients: 608-263-8100

700 S PARK ST -
MADISON, WI 53715
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New patients: 608-260-2900
Fax: 608-260-2967

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ST MARYS HOSPITALl

700 SOUTH PARK ST MADISON WI 53715

Head south 109 ft
Make a slight left 579 ft
Turn right onto Highland Avenue 1023 ft
Take the ramp on the right 770 ft
Merge left onto Campus Drive (CTH MS) 555 ft
Turn left onto University Bay Drive 65 ft
Turn left onto University Avenue (CTH MS) 252 ft
Go straight onto Campus Drive (CTH MS) 1.2 mi
Continue straight onto West Johnson Street 2217 ft
Turn right onto North Park Street 4456 ft
Turn right onto Erin Street 413 ft
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UNITYPOINT HEALTH - MERITERl

202 S PARK ST MADISON WI 53715

Head south 109 ft
Make a slight left 579 ft
Turn right onto Highland Avenue 2853 ft
Make a slight left 94 ft
Turn left onto Speedway Road 139 ft
Go straight onto Regent Street 1.3 mi
Turn right onto South Brooks Street 858 ft
Turn left 270 ft
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STOUGHTON HOSPITALl

900 RIDGE ST STOUGHTON WI 53589

Head south 109 ft
Make a slight left 579 ft
Turn right onto Highland Avenue 1023 ft
Take the ramp on the right 770 ft
Merge left onto Campus Drive (CTH MS) 555 ft
Turn left onto University Bay Drive 65 ft
Turn left onto University Avenue (CTH MS) 252 ft
Go straight onto Campus Drive (CTH MS) 1.2 mi
Continue straight onto West Johnson Street 4196 ft
Turn right onto North Bassett Street 1989 ft
Keep left at the fork onto West Wilson Street 621 ft
Keep right at the fork 298 ft
Take the ramp on the right 50 ft
Keep right at the fork 280 ft
Merge left onto John Nolen Drive (US 151) 1.9 mi
Keep left at the fork 2043 ft
Merge left onto US 12 2.7 mi
Take the ramp on the right towards US 51: Stoughton Road 857 ft
Keep right at the fork 626 ft
Merge left onto South Stoughton Road (US 51) 2.4 mi
Continue onto County Highway B (US 51) 10.0 mi
Turn left onto North Franklin Street 655 ft
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ST MARYS HOSPITALl

700 SOUTH PARK ST MADISON WI 53715

Head east 62 ft
Turn left onto South Mills Street 485 ft
Turn right onto Erin Street 430 ft
Turn right onto South Brooks Street 281 ft
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UNITYPOINT HEALTH - MERITERl

202 S PARK ST MADISON WI 53715

Head east 62 ft
Turn left onto South Mills Street 2472 ft
Turn right onto Mound Street 423 ft
Go straight 270 ft
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UNIVERSITY OF WI HOSPITALS & CLINICS AUTHORITYl

600 HIGHLAND AVENUE MADISON WI 53792

Head east 62 ft
Turn left onto South Mills Street 3343 ft
Turn left onto Regent Street 1315 ft
Turn right onto North Randall Avenue 865 ft
Continue right onto North Randall Avenue 1205 ft
Turn left onto University Avenue (CTH MS) 4503 ft
Take the ramp on the right 834 ft
Turn right onto Highland Avenue 1444 ft
Turn left 896 ft
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