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Dr. Cathy Xiang Gao M.D., Physiatrist (Physical Medicine)
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Dr. Cathy Xiang Gao M.D.

Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Pain Medicine

4/5(23)
4801 Dorsey Hall Dr Suite 226 Ellicott City MD, 21042
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4/5

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Dr. Cathy Gao is a physiatrist practicing in Ellicott City, MD. Dr. Gao is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Gao focuses on a patients ability to function, and can treat multiple conditions that affect the brain, nerves, spine, bones, muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. Dr. Gao can diagnose and treat pain that is a result of injury, disease or a disabling condition. Physiatrists often lead a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and physicians in a patients treatment or prevention plan.

Education and Training

Beijing Med University 1984

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish 33 years of experience

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Dr. Cathy Xiang Gao M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 4801 Dorsey Hall Dr Suite 226

4801 Dorsey Hall Dr Suite 226 -
Ellicott City, MD 21042
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New patients: 410-992-7440, 410-884-9293
Fax: 443-276-0349

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Patient Experience with Dr. Gao


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Dr. Cathy Xiang Gao M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 23 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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