Johnathan Kao, MD, MPH
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Johnathan Kao, MD, MPH

  • Pediatrics|
  • Internal Medicine
Average rating: 4.9
 
Downtown Los Angeles Primary & Specialty Care |

About

Dr. Johnathan Kao is a primary care physician who practices in downtown LA. He is board certified in both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics and his clinical interests include primary care for all ages, preventative care, HIV management and prevention, and LGBTQ+ health.

Dr. Kao received his medical degree from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine where he also completed a certificate in Leadership in Medicine for the Underserved. He completed his residency training in internal medicine and pediatrics at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center. He then went on to do additional training through the HIV Clinical Leadership Program at LAC+USC where he provided care for patients living with HIV through the county health clinics, jail system, and street medicine teams.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Kao enjoys trying new restaurants, traveling, and exploring local bookstores.

Contact

310-315-8900 - Primary Care
310-267-4334 - Gender Health

Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certifications

Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics, 2020
Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2020

Fellowship

HIV Clinical Leadership Program, LAC+USC Medical Center, 2022

Residency

Medicine & Pediatrics, University of Tennessee College of Medicine, 2020

Degree

MD, Michigan State Univ College of Human Medicine, 2016

Recognitions

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

Areas of Focus

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
  • L.A. Care
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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Reviews

Overall Rating:
4.9
155 total ratings | 53 reviews
5.0
February 27, 2025
Dr Kao takes time to listen and takes a holistic approach to health that I appreciate.
5.0
February 21, 2025
He was very professional
5.0
February 21, 2025
Dr Kao was thoughtful and considerate. Dr Kao answered my questions carefully and offered me the pneumonia vaccine, which I didn’t realize was an option
5.0
February 20, 2025
Quick appointment, easy to talk to
5.0
February 14, 2025
Fantastically knowledgeable about comprehensive issues