Dr. Lily Kao, MD

Rheumatology*FemaleAge 46

Rheumatology*

Dr. Lily Kao, MD is a rheumatologist in San Jose, CA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Kao has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. She graduated from Stanford University Stanford Ca in 2006. She is affiliated with Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

Dr. Lily Kao, MD

Practice

2690 S White Rd Ste 50 San Jose, CA 95148
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Accepting new patients

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Kao specializes in the area of Rheumatology. See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Dr. Kao's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kao

2.2

25 ratings, 14 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
4%
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1 Star
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Feb 28, 2025
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Patient – Oct 04, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
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Sep 26, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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Annie king – Dec 20, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
11 people found this helpful
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Aug 09, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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May 24, 2019
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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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Melinda in San Jose, CA – Jul 19, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
San Jose, CA – May 02, 2017
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
Kim nguyen in San Jose, CA – Aug 31, 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
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
12 people found this helpful
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Aaron in San Jose, CA – Jun 23, 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
10 people found this helpful
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Tiffany in San Jose, CA – Mar 24, 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Ruth in San Jose, CA – Mar 22, 2016
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What went well
  • Wait times
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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jack in San Jose, CA – Mar 11, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
burns in San Jose, CA – Mar 08, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Lily Kao, MD is a rheumatologist in San Jose, CA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Kao has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. She graduated from Stanford University Stanford Ca in 2006. She is affiliated...read more
  • Rheumatology

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  • Stanford University Stanford Ca

    Medical School, 2006
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Rheumatology
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  • English

  • Chinese

  • Mandarin

  • Mandarin

  • Spanish

Locations

Practice

Office2690 S White Rd Ste 50 San Jose, CA 95148
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Santa Clara Valley Medical Center

    751 S Bascom Ave
    San Jose, CA 95128
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

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