Mr. Kaly Chang-chien Kao M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
2911 Chanticleer Ave Santa Cruz CA, 95065About
Dr. Kaly Kao is a physiatrist practicing in Santa Cruz, CA. Dr. Kao is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Kao focuses on a patients ability to function, and can treat multiple conditions that affect the brain, nerves, spine, bones, muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. Dr. Kao can diagnose and treat pain that is a result of injury, disease or a disabling condition. Physiatrists often lead a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and physicians in a patients treatment or prevention plan.
Education and Training
University of California 2008
Provider Details
Treatments
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Neuropathy
- Fibromyalgia
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Pinched Nerve
- Herniated Disc
- Pain
- Spinal Stenosis
Professional Memberships
- Member American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPMR), International Spine Intervention S
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