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Walter G. Kao, MD, FACC Print Friendly Page

Faculty, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Walter Kao, MD has served as principal investigator on numerous research projects focusing on medical therapy for advanced heart failure, metabolic and structural abnormalities of skeletal muscle in heart failure and prevention of sudden death in patients with advanced heart failure.

Specialties

Cardiovascular Medicine

Transplant Medicine

UW Health Clinics

UW Hospital and Clinics
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(608) 263-1530 | (800) 323-8942 | Map
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(608) 262-8915 | (800) 323-8942 | Map

Other Locations

Affinity Heart and Lung Center (Appleton)
(920) 730-6700 |  Map
Cardiovascular Associates of Northern Wisconsin (Wausau)
(715) 847-2611 |  Map
Prevea Clinic - Green Bay (Green bay)
(920) 431-1850 |  Map

Hospital Affiliation(s)

University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics (primary)
Veterans Hospital - Wm. S. Middleton Memorial (secondary)

Languages Spoken

English
Medical interpreters are available to help patients communicate with hospital and clinic staff. For more information, please contact interpreter services at (608) 262-9000.

UW School of Medicine and Public Health

Department of Medicine

Professional Certifications and Education

Board Certification Cardiovascular Disease
Internal Medicine
Fellowship Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI
Residency Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit
Internship Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit
Medical School Cornell University Medical College, NY, 1984

Procedures

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Programs & Conditions

Research

Dr. Kao’s current research interests include investigational medical therapy for patients with chronic heart failure, candidate evaluation and selection for heart transplantation and implementation and management of mechanical circulatory support in patients with severe heart failure.

PubMed Articles
Nakamura T Kohmoto T Kao WG Osaki S Block KL Weigel TL . Unusual late presentation of asymptomatic diaphragmatic hernia following ventricular assist device explantation. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg. 2008 Feb;7(1):141-3
[PubMed ID: 18042565]