About

Vincent Kao, DO chose gastroenterology as his specialty because it is a diverse field of medicine. “Gastroenterology encapsulates a wide expanse of pathology, outpatient care, procedural intervention--both routine and emergent--as well as acute inpatient care. This variety fits me personally and brings me a sense of accomplishment.”

Dr. Kao is a native of Southern Californian and completed all of his training locally. While in the University of Southern California’s Department of Internal Medicine, he was named both the Resident and the Intern of the Year. He speaks Spanish and Mandarin Chinese.

The healthcare industry can often feel like a vast and complex system, where both doctors and patients may seem like small components within it. However, at its core, healthcare is built on the most fundamental, personal, and compassionate interactions—a one-on-one conversation between a patient and their physician. I remain dedicated to this principle, ensuring that every patient receives the same care, attention, and respect as a member of my own family.” Overall Dr. Kao wants patients to know that “I am a kind and caring person at heart. My greatest satisfaction comes from helping patients in both very modest ways--and sometimes in the most emergent ways.

- Dr. Kao

In his time away from the office, Dr. Kao enjoys playing basketball, golf, Star Wars, Legos, and being involved in youth sports with his children.

Languages

English, Chinese, Spanish

Provider Specialty

Gastroenterology

Education

Medical School

Western University of Health Sciences

2009

Internship Program - Internal Medicine

LAC+USC Medical Center

2010

Residency Program - Internal Medicine

LAC+USC Medical Center

2012

Fellowship Program - Gastroenterology

Loma Linda University Medical Center

2016

Locations & Affiliations

Locations

Insurance

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Patient Reviews

5.0 out of 5
(81 Ratings)
Oct 30, 2026
Jerry W.
Oct 30, 2026
Donna C.
Oct 30, 2026
Yuli H.
Oct 30, 2026
Anonymous
Very friendly and informative
Oct 27, 2026
Robyn W.
I have always had positive experiences with staff and the medical professionals at Memorial Care.
Oct 27, 2026
Eric C.
Very good
Oct 27, 2026
Amy D.
Dr Kao was very warm kind and professional. He answered all of my questions and gave me a game plan to approach my issues.
Oct 26, 2026
Carol L.
Oct 26, 2026
Pauline M.
Very pleasant doctor. Very friendly staff. I appreciate the time he spent with me to explain things. He’s the one of the few doctors I have dealt with lately that take the time to listen to you.
Oct 26, 2026
Lorene M.
This was my first appointment with Dr. Kao. He gave me a warm welcome to his practice and proceeded to ask me questions and clearly explained the procedure I was having. He was very easy to talk to and maintained a kind demeanor throughout our discussion. I left feeling well informed and confident in my new doctor.

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