Dr. Er-Kai Gao. MD, Neurosurgeon
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Dr. Er-Kai Gao. MD

Neurologist | Neurology

2/5(73)
8851 Center Dr Suite 603 La Mesa CA, 91942
Rating

2/5

About

Dr. Er-Kai Gao is a distinguished Neurologist in La Mesa, CA. Dr. Gao specializes in diagnosing, treating, and managing disorders of the brain and nervous system. With expertise in handling complex conditions like epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and migraines, Dr. Gao employs advanced techniques and personalized treatment plans to improve patient outcomes. As a neurologist, Dr. Gao is committed to staying abreast of the latest developments in neurological research and therapies.

Education and Training

Peking Union Medical University MD

Peking University Health Science Center Health Science

Beijing Medical College Branch Campus 1983

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

UrologyAmerican Board of UrologyABU

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Brain Injury, Headache, Electromyography (emg) And More
  • Peripheral Neuropathy
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Neuropathy
  • Sciatica
  • Pinched Nerve
  • Epilepsy
  • Psychosis
  • Cerebrovascular Disease
  • Memory Loss
  • Pain
  • Vascular Disease

Dr. Er-Kai Gao. MD's Practice location

8851 Center Dr Suite 603 -
La Mesa, CA 91942
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New patients: 619-667-4545, 619-667-4545
Fax: 619-667-4550

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Patient Experience with Dr. Gao


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Dr. Er-Kai Gao. MD has a rating of 2 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 73 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Neurologist 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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GROSSMONT HOSPITALl

5555 GROSSMONT CENTER DRIVE BOX 58 LA MESA CA 91942

Head east on Center Drive 940 ft
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