Dr. Helen S Kao, MD - Portland, OR

Dr. Helen S Kao, MD

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in Portland, Oregon

NPI 1184657330

Helen S Kao is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician based in Portland, OR and is specialized in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Helen S Kao practices in Portland, OR and has the professional credentials of MD. The NPI Number for Helen S Kao is 1184657330 and holds a License No. A88688 (Oregon).

The current practice location address for Helen S Kao is 3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Rd, Portland, OR and can be reached out via phone at 503-494-6551 and via fax at 503-494-0979.

Location: 3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Rd, Portland, OR, 97239-3011

NPI Number

1184657330

Provider Name

Helen S Kao

Credential

Provider Entity Type

Individual

Gender

Female

Address

3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Rd, Portland, OR, 97239-3011

Phone Number

503-494-6551

Fax Number

503-494-0979

Provider Enumeration Date

07/09/2006

Last Update Date

03/08/2024

Address

3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Rd

City

Portland

State

Oregon

Zip

97239-3011

Phone Number

503-494-6551

Fax Number

503-494-0979

Address

3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Rd

City

Portland

State

Oregon

Zip

97239-3011

Phone Number

503-494-6551

Fax Number

503-494-0979

Type

Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Classification

Internal Medicine

Speciality

Taxonomy

207R00000X

License No.

MD172847 (Oregon)

Definition

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Type

Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Classification

Internal Medicine

Speciality

Geriatric Medicine

Taxonomy

207RG0300X

License No.

MD172847 (Oregon)

Definition

An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes and the hospital.

Type

Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Classification

Internal Medicine

Speciality

Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Taxonomy

207RH0002X

License No.

A88688 (California)

Definition

An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.

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