A Trustworthy Orthopedic Doctor

Sashana Gordon

Google

Apr 11th, 2025

Listens well to patient concerns, and left the office after being educated and treated, immediately feeling better.

Jack

Healthgrades

Mar 29th, 2025

My experience, outcome and speed of recovery was much better than my wife’s experience with a different organization for the same procedure within the last year. Pre-hab important. Dr Kao and staff flawless, extremely nice, helpful and procedures executed perfectly. In home rehab personnel great and very important. Using the machine I thought very helpful. You will not regret trusting your health to this wonderful provider

Anthony Coker

Google

Mar 29th, 2025

Excellent care. No long waits. My knee replacement was perfect.

Keith Cox

Google

Mar 29th, 2025

Dr Kao performed a total knee replacement and, 6 weeks later, I’m doing great. Great surgeon, excellent staff and superb care!

Donna Squire

Google

Mar 28th, 2025

I really enjoyed my visit and it was so nice not having to wait a long time. Dr. Kao was very friendly and courteous along with her staff.

Pam Hendley

Google

Mar 27th, 2025

I’ve been very pleased with the care I receive from Dr Kao and staff at Resurgens. Questions are answered, I’m always seen in a reasonable amount of time and it’s just a pleasant experience. I’m treated like an individual and not just someone in a long line of patients for the day

Martha Bullock

Google

Mar 5th, 2025

Dr. Kao was amazing. I am walking after fours weeks comfortably and really feel great. She has a good bedside manner, she is very detailed and answers every question you have without wasting time. Her assistant Avery is The one that gets all the credit for taking care of me before, during and after. She is absolutely a phenomenal Assistant and a Kind young lady. So yes I would highly recommend Dr. Kao and her team to you. Martha Bullock

Kay Johnson

Google

Mar 4th, 2025

I check in with Dr kao yearly, I always feel comfortable once I hear that my left knee is still in good shape And I’m not in need of a replacement!

Ray Conatser

Google

Mar 1st, 2025

As in past, My visit with Dr. Kao was extremely informative. Dr. Kao and Her Office Specialists are extremely courteous & efficient in scheduling and execution of each exam. She performs a very thorough physical exam, and then patiently walks thru comparison of today's exam & X-rays with same X-rays of previous visits since original surgery. We drive each visit from Aiken, SC and her visits are definitely worth the trip.

Pam

Healthgrades

Feb 28th, 2025

Dr. Kao replaced my right knee last year and I could not be happier. She will be replacing my left knee this year. She is an excellent doctor that sincerely cares about her patients. She sees you everytime you come in and not passed off to a PA or assistant. I think she is the very best. I am 74 and my PT says that I have done excellent. I highly recommend.

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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