Ann K. Kao M.D.
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
2 Bon Air Rd #100 Larkspur CA, 94939About
Dr. Ann Kao is a cardiologist practicing in Larkspur, CA. Dr. Kao specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Kao also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
New York Univ Sch of Med, New York Ny 1985
New York University School of Medicine 1985
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- High Cholesterol
- Heart Disease
- Breast Cancer
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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