Dr. Sam Gao, MD
Dr. Sam Gao, MD is a nephrologist in Norfolk, VA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine in 2002. He is affiliated with medical facilities Sentara Princess Anne Hospital and Sentara Leigh Hospital.
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814 Kempsville Rd Ste 102 Norfolk, VA 23502Make an Appointment
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Dr. Gao is affiliated with Sentara Princess Anne Hospital Virginia Beach, a highly rated hospital.
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Dr. Sam Gao, MD is a nephrologist in Norfolk, VA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine in 2002. He is affiliated with medical facilities Sentara Princess Anne Hospital and Sentara Leigh Hospital.Nephrology
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State University Of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College Of Medicine
Medical School, 2002
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hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
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86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
80%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family15% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 8
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
77%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
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