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Dr Roger Kao is a stomach doctor who focuses on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of digestive disorders. As physicians and GI Specialists, our goal is to put patient care above all else.
We pride ourselves in taking the time to get to know you, so we can better care for you. Please let us know how we can help you.
Medical Insurance
At the Digestive Care Medical Center we accept a wide range of medical insurances. If your insurance is not listed below please call us for more information. We are not contracted with HealthNet, or Medi-Cal.
- Aetna HMO/PPO
- Blue Cross PPO/HMO (San Mateo Network)
- Blue Shield HMO / POS / PPO
- Cigna
- United Health Care HMO / POS / PPO
- Medicare
- Great West/One Health Plan
About the Dr Roger Kao, MD San Carlos Stomach and GI Specialist
Dr. Roger Kao, MD was born and raised in Portland, Oregon. After his undergraduate work at the University of Washington, he moved to the mid-west and obtained his medical degree from Chicago Medical School.
He then went on to complete his internal medicine residency and Gastroenterology and Hepatology fellowship at the University of Illinois, Chicago. In between residency and fellowship training, Dr. Kao worked in the community as an internist at Evanston Northwestern Hospital. Dr Roger Kao is also board certified in Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
In his free time, Dr. Kao enjoys playing the piano, listening to live music and traveling. He and his wife, who were recently married in her hometown of Padova, Italy, also love to bike, run and enjoy the outdoors.
Dr. Roger Kao is fluent in Mandarin Chinese and conversational medical Spanish.
About Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Gastroenterologist
Hepatologist (Liver Specialist)
Common GI Conditions
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Diarrhea
Gallstones
GERD or Heartburn- Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Hepatitis: Hepatitis B/Hepatitis C
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Crohn’sDisease
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer Disease
Ulcerative Colitis