Dr. John Kao M.D.
Sports Medicine Specialist | Sports Medicine
550 S Winchester Blvd Suite 110 San Jose CA, 95128Rating
5/5
About
Dr. John Kao is a Sports Medicine Family Practitioner in San Jose, CA. As a Sports Medicine Family Practitioner, Dr. Kao is trained to assess, diagnose, prevent, and treat sports injuries in patients of all ages, and refer those patients to further services if needed. Sports Medicine Family Practitioners must complete specialized training in order to help each patient maximize function and improve quality of life.
Education and Training
Univ of Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 2000
Howard University College of Medicine 1987
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS- Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Provider Details
Treatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Acl Tear
- Frozen Shoulder
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Tendonitis
Fellowships
- Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic
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