Amy Kao, M.D.
- Specialties:
- Pediatrics, Neurology
- Special Interest:
- Neurology (Pediatric)
- Accepting Patients:
- Yes
- Languages:
- English
"As the sibling of someone with special needs, I find pediatric neurology a natural fit. I enjoy the combination of dealing with acute emergencies and helping families with chronic issues."
Biography
Dr. Kao cares for children with neurologic problems, including seizures, epilepsy, and spasticity/cerebral palsy. She enjoys her relationships with her patients and their families. Her own family includes two young daughters and her first baby, Lucky the cat.
Education
- Degree:
M.D., Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, 1997 -
Residencies:
Pediatrics, Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia, 1999
Pediatric Neurology, University of Pennsylvania/Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia, 2002 -
Fellowship:
Pediatric Epilepsy, Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia, 2003 -
Certifications:
American Board of Pediatrics, 2002
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2004
