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Dr. Bernard Kao, MD

Dr. Bernard Kao, MD

Neonatal Medicine*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Bernard Kao, MD is a neonatal-perinatal pediatrician in Carmichael, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY / HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER in 1998. He is affiliated with Mercy San Juan Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

Locations

Mercy Medical Group

Dignity Health Mercy Medical Group6501 Coyle Ave Carmichael, CA 95608
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(916) 306-7951

At a Glance

  • Areas of ExpertiseDr. Kao specializes in the areas of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine & Neonatology. See board certifications
  • Practices at Top HospitalPatient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Good Patient CarePatients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. See hospitals

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About Me

care philosophy

It is my job to be an advocate for my patients, to give them the best possible outcome for a healthy, safe life.
  • Neonatal Medicine

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  • St Louis Childrens Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 2004
  • St Louis Childrens Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 2001
  • St Louis Childrens Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1999
  • Saint Louis University / Health Sciences Center

    Medical School, 1998
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pediatrics
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Neonatology
Self designated 
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Mercy San Juan Medical Center

    6501 Coyle Ave
    Carmichael, CA 95608
    Recipient of 12
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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