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Dr. Michelle Kao, MD

Dr. Michelle Kao, MD

Neonatal Medicine*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Michelle Kao, MD is a neonatal-perinatal pediatrician in Houston, TX and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Texas at Dallas in 2009. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital and St. Luke's Health - The Vintage Hospital.

Practice

6621 Fannin St Houston, TX 77030

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(832) 826-1380

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Kao specializes in the areas of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Neonatology & Pediatrics. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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About Me

biography

Dr. Michelle Kao, MD is a neonatal-perinatal pediatrician in Houston, TX and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Texas at Dallas in 2009. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital and St. Luke's Health - The Vintage Hospital.

  • Neonatal Medicine

  • Pediatrics

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  • University Of Texas At Dallas

    Medical School, 2009
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pediatrics
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Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
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Neonatology†
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Pediatrics
†Self designated 
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Locations

Practice

Texas Childrens Hospital6621 Fannin St Houston, TX 77030
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital

    18220 State Highway 249
    Houston, TX 77070
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

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

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

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

    View all awards

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • St. Luke's Health - The Vintage Hospital

    20171 Chasewood Park Dr
    Houston, TX 77070

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

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% lower than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Texas Children's Hospital

    6621 Fannin St
    Houston, TX 77030
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