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Dr. Elbert Kuo, MD

Dr. Elbert Kuo, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Elbert Kuo, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Gilbert, AZ and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Brown University Alpert Medical School in 2001. He is affiliated with medical facilities Banner Gateway Medical Center and Yavapai Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

5 Star Rating
Based on 126 reviews 5 Star Rating (126 reviews)

Practice

2946 E Banner Gateway Dr Gilbert, AZ 85234

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126 ratings, 81 with a written review
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Very understanding got to the root of my problem very quickly
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 30, 2025
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Exceptional!
Dr. Kuo is exceptional in all ways…personable, knowledgeable, honest and a great listener.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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John – Oct 18, 2024
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Thoracic surgeon
Dr Kuo and his staff were amazing from start to finish. Kind, efficient, kept us informed of the plan of care all through my cancer care. Had a lobectomy on Tuesday and went home on a Thurs with no complications. Couldn't be happier with his care
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sue – Sep 25, 2024
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Doctor was very kind and caring.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 19, 2024
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Lung surgery
Good professional experience
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Bill – Aug 16, 2024
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Outstanding!!!
Not enough space to say everything I want about Dr Kuo. He is sympathetic, empathetic and kind. He genuinely cares about his patients! Explains everything. My hiatal hernia surgery was a breeze!! He and his staff made me feel like family and his ' larger than life' just added to the experience!! I can't thank him enough!!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Exceeded all my expectations!!! – May 23, 2024
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Thymus Excision
Can’t say enough about Dr. Kuo and his PA Killian Norton. Very knowledgeable and professional, excellent patient care, couldn’t have been in better hands, 100% recommend.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Erika Carrillo – May 07, 2024
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Amazing Surgeon and team
I cannot say enough incredible things about Dr. Kuo and his team. The care before, during, and after surgery was more than I could ever expect. He was attentive, understanding, and caring. Dr. Kuo explained everything in a way that I was able to understand.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 23, 2024
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I can’t say enough good things about Dr Kuo; five stars all the way! Very happy with the surgery I had done. Improved my quality of life.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Ray Castaneda – Sep 12, 2023
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I have had a lung surgery with Dr. Kuo and his staff recently. This Dr is not only the nicest caring dr, but also the most knowledgeable. I was so stressed about this surgery and he spent time with me to explain the procedures, drew pictures and diagrams for me. He is so good with people. When I left his office I knew I would be in the best possible hands that I could be. I was so sure what ever was to come, that I would be safe and cared for. His staff is so well trained, and I never met one person that wasn’t kind caring and available whether it was at the office, hospital or on the phone. Excellent care all around. I am now well and cancer free.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 25, 2023
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Beat surgeon ever
Dr. Kuo is the best hands down surgeon I have ever been cut by! He treats you like family and answers every question. A truly caring human being!! And capable too.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 14, 2023
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He was the best surgeon ever and took very good care of me!!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Lila kenward – Dec 13, 2022
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Very Great Dr.
We recommend Dr. Kou. He IA very kind and helpful and explains everything so it can be understandable. He help my Husband avert a crisis! I recommend him with 5 Stars.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Joe and Michelle McNamara – Sep 16, 2022
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My treatment for esophageal cancer
I had early detection of esophageal cancer at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center and was assigned to Dr Kuo. Dr Kuo met with other surgeons and he mapped out my treatment of chemo, radiation and surgery. Dr Kuo performed successful robotic esophagectomy on 8/5/22.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mike Cameron – Aug 30, 2022
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Highly recommended
Dr. Kuo, explained in detail the results to all different studies and explained step by step how my surgery would be performed. My surgery was perfect and I am so glad to have been referred to Dr. Kuo, he is very professional and connects with his patient at a very human level.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Cecilia Celaya – Jun 30, 2022
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Great doctor and office services.
From the first visit Dr Kuo explained my problems and the plan to fix them. Dr. Walter Wakwe did my surgery. He gets 5 stars along with his team. They were a phone call away to answer my questions and concerns.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jane Cook (Biggs) – Jun 01, 2022
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Mrs. Joanne Coley
After my surgery, I needed to be seen frequently in a short span of time. Each visit went well and I didn't think he would need to see me, but before my visit was over, Dr. Kuo appeared, asked me questions, took the time to respond to all my concerns, and gave me the feeling that I was his only patient. My visits were scheduled according to my needs, not whether or not I could be fit into the schedule for the day. He and his staff are top notch!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Joanne Coley – May 20, 2022
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Awesome surgeon!
Dr Kuo was very professional and thorough in the diagnosis of my usual thoracic issue. He was positive, confident, and precise in my complex situation which helped me to be more relaxed with my care. Dr Kuo and his entire thoracic team made things happen quickly and smoothly and I am well in my recovery! Kudos to the entire Banner Boswell and Banner Gateway teams!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Robert OConnor – Apr 23, 2022
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Best doctor ever
Timely, caring, gave us all the info and took excellent care of me. Great after surgery care. Highly recommend him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Pamela Padilla – Mar 19, 2022
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Experienced fall resulting in seven broken ribs. Dr.Kuo and his team scheduled surgery following day: excellent procedure/result, very personable including team in his office, and was able to transfer to rehab day following surgery. Little pain with meds. Highly recommend Dr. Kuo and his team - in "good hands".
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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EJG – Feb 21, 2022
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The Thoracic Surgery Clinic at the Banner Boswell Campus believes in treating all patients with dignity and respect. Using a multidisciplinary approach, the clinic works to diagnose and treat some of the most complex thoracic...read more
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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  • Barnes Jewish Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 2010
  • Barnes Jewish Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 2010
  • Brown University Alpert Medical School

    Medical School, 2001
  • Barnes - Jewish Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 2001
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
American Board of Thoracic Surgery
Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Thoracic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Banner Family Pharmacy-Md Anderson2946 E Banner Gateway Dr Gilbert, AZ 85234
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    • Mon: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 4:30pm
  • Directions

Practice

Banner Boswell Medical Center10401 W Thunderbird Blvd Sun City, AZ 85351
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    • Mon: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Sat: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Sun: 8:00am - 4:00pm
  • Directions

Practice

Banner North Colorado Medical Center1801 16th St Greeley, CO 80631
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Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center Surgical Oncology and Interventional Pulmonology Clinic at Banner B10401 W Thunderbird Blvd Ste 300 Sun City, AZ 85351
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