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John Kao, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Santa Clara, CA

JohnKaoMD

Orthopaedic Surgery Santa Clara, CA

Orthopedic Sports Medicine

Physician

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  • Office

    900 Lafayette St
    Ste 105
    Santa Clara, CA 95050
    Phone+1 408-293-7767
    Fax+1 408-294-6595

Summary

  • I am a board certified Orthopedic surgeon with a certificate of added qualification in sports medicine. I have practiced in the South Bay for over twenty-five years and had the privilege of participating in the care of athletes at UC Berkeley, Santa Clara University, West Valley Colllege, and Bellarmine College Prep. I specialize in injuries of the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, and ankle.

Education & Training

  • Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic
    Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic ClinicFellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 1992 - 1993
  • Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University
    Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford UniversityResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1987 - 1992
  • Howard University College of Medicine
    Howard University College of MedicineClass of 1987
  • San Francisco State University
    San Francisco State UniversityM.S., Biology, 1982 - 1983
  • University of California, Berkeley
    University of California, BerkeleyB.S., Chemical Engineering, 1978 - 1982

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1988 - 2026
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Vernon P. Thompson Award 1990
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society 1986
  • Third place, Outstanding Student Research Award Howard University College of Medicine, 1985

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • A Novel Implant System for Unloading the Medial Compartment of the Knee by Lateral Displacement of the Iliotibial Band  
    Shenoy VM, Gifford HS, Kao JT, Ortho J Sports Med, 1/1/2017
  • Knee Medial Compartment Unloading through Lateral Displacement of the Iliotibial Band  
    Shenoy V, Gifford H, Kao J, Ortho Proceedings, 1/1/2016
  • Evaluation of Shoulder Proprioception in Unstable Shoulder Patient utilizing Somatosensory Cortical Evoked Potentials  
    Tibone JE, Fechter J, Kao JT, J Elbow Shoulder Surg, 1/1/1997
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • The Use of Interference Screws in Endoscopic ACL Reconstruction Surgery and Pullout Strength Analysis of Different Length Tibial Tunnel Interference Screws.
    Kao JT, Tibone JE, Lenihan M, Cawley P, Orthop Trans, 1/1/1994
  • The Efficacy of Outpatient Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction.
    Kao JT, Giangarra CE, Martin S, Orthop Trans, 1/1/1992
  • Pudendal Nerve Palsy in Femoral Intramedullary Nailing.
    Kao JT, Orthop Trans, 1/1/1991
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Lectures

  • Knee Medial Compartment Unloading through Lateral Displacement of the Iliotibial Band. 
    Vienna, Austria - 1/1/2015
  • Hip Arthroscopy in Sports Medicine. 
    UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA - 1/1/2013
  • Knee Injuries in the Immature Athlete: The Good, Bad, and Ugly. 
    Redwood City, CA - 1/1/2011
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Other

  • Arthroscopic Posterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Surgery. (Instructional Video Tape) 
    Kao JT, Tibone JE, Shields CL, ElAttrache NS, AAOS Annual Meeting
    New Orleans, LA - 1/1/1994