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Dr. Yi Kao, MD

Dr. Yi Kao, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Yi Kao, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in State College, PA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College in 1976. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as UPMC Presbyterian and Mount Nittany Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 27 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (27 reviews)

Practice

3901 S Atherton St Ste 6 State College, PA 16801
Telehealth available
(814) 466-6396

Dr. Kao is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Kao specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Kao's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kao

4.1

27 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 Star
74%
74%
4 Star
4%
4%
3 Star
0%
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2 Star
4%
4%
1 Star
19%
19%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Kim E – Mar 21, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Barbara – Nov 26, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Apr 23, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Angie Thompson – Oct 24, 2019
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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RENEE – Oct 02, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 15, 2019
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Oct 14, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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State College, PA – Feb 14, 2017
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
DougR in Rebersburg, PA – Aug 09, 2016
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
3 people found this helpful
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Denise in PA – Jul 08, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Michael in State College, PA – Apr 14, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 people found this helpful
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Roberta Kleckner in Cranford, NJ – Mar 03, 2016
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biography

Dr. Yi Kao, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in State College, PA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College in 1976. He is affiliated with medical...read more

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Portsmouth Naval Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1983

  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1977

  • Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College

    Medical School, 1976
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
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Otolaryngology†
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
†Self designated 
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Dr. Kao is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Locations

    Practice

    Office3901 S Atherton St Ste 6 State College, PA 16801
    1

    Practice

    Office800 S Logan Blvd Ste 3100 Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
    2

    Practice

    Otolaryngology Group of Central Pennsylvania2505 Green Tech Dr Ste C State College, PA 16803
    3

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Penn Highlands Tyrone

      187 Hospital Dr
      Tyrone, PA 16686

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      86%
      Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

      11% higher than the national average

      86%
      Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

      9% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • UPMC Presbyterian

      200 Lothrop St
      Pittsburgh, PA 15213
      Recipient of 9
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      90%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      6% higher than the national average

      82%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      7% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Mount Nittany Medical Center

      1800 E Park Ave
      State College, PA 16803
      Recipient of 2
      hospital awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      89%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% higher than the national average

      80%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      4% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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