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Dr. Burke Gao, MD

Dr. Burke Gao, MD

Hand & Microsurgery Specialist
57 W 57th St, New York, NY
4.29
“Both Dr Gao and his assistant Thomas were great and very helpful. They were able to do an xray day of so I didn’t have to come back which was ideal. Would definitely recommend”
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Average wait time

4.29

Bedside manner

4.71
“Both Dr Gao and his assistant Thomas were great and very helpful. They were able to do an xray day of so I didn’t have to come back which was ideal. Would definitely recommend”
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About Dr. Burke Gao

Dr. Burke Gao is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic hand and upper extremity surgeon at Northwell Health Lenox Hill Hospital and Assistant Professor of Clinical Orthopedic Surgery at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. He specializes in the comprehensive care of the hand, wrist, forearm, and elbow, with a particular focus on sports-related conditions in athletes, nerve injuries and reconstruction, and acute trauma. His expertise spans sport specific care, advanced microsurgical techniques, tendon and ligament reconstruction, fracture management, and procedures to restore motion and strength following complex injuries. Dr. Gao is dedicated to providing individualized, evidence-based care that helps patients return to their active lives whether on the playing field, in the workplace, or at home. An active academic surgeon, Dr. Gao has published widely on hand and upper extremity surgery, sports medicine, and patient education. His research has appeared in journals such as the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, American Journal of Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy, and the Journal of Hand Surgery. He has presented his research nationally and internationally, including at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Society for Surgery of the Hand, and the International Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand. Dr. Gao has received numerous national awards including competitive research scholarships from the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and the Mid-America Orthopaedic Association. He has also been awarded honors from the American Academy of Pediatrics Orthopaedic Section, Cervical Spine Research Society and Arthroscopy Journal

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Popular visit reasons

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Hand Problems
Hand Surgery Consultation
Orthopedic Follow Up
Removal of Cyst
Upper Extremity Dislocation
Wrist Arthroscopy
Wrist Nerve Denervation
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Hand Problems
Hand Surgery Consultation
Orthopedic Follow Up

Office locations

Northwell - MOSM (1 of 6)
57 W 57th St, New York, NY 10019
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Northwell - MOSM (2 of 6)
27-31 Crescent St, Queens, NY 11102
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Northwell - MOSM (3 of 6)
130 E 77th St, Fl 11, NewYork, NY 10075
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Northwell - MOSM (4 of 6)
200 W 13th St, Fl 6, New York, NY 10011
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Northwell - MOSM (5 of 6)
7 7th Ave, Fl 2, New York, NY 10011
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Northwell - MOSM (6 of 6)
210 East 64th Street, New York, NY 10065
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Education and background

Practice names

Hospital affiliations

  • Lenox Hill Hospital

Education and training

  • Medical School - Brown University, Doctor of Medicine
  • Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, Residency in Orthopedic Surgery
  • Hospital for Special Surgery Main Hospital, Fellowship in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1346700440

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Overall rating
4.29
Wait time
4.29
Bedside manner
4.71
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I was able to do everything on line, so at my arrival everything was quick ans smooth.
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Both Dr Gao and his assistant Thomas were great and very helpful. They were able to do an xray day of so I didn’t have to come back which was ideal. Would definitely recommend
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Dr. Burke Gao is affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital.

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Dr. Burke Gao has 6 office locations, including in New York, Queens, and NewYork, view full addresses on Dr. Gao's profile.

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Dr. Burke Gao frequently sees patients for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Hand Problems, Hand Surgery Consultation, Orthopedic Follow Up, and Removal of Cyst. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Burke Gao on their profile.

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Dr. Burke Gao speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Burke Gao in reviews?

7 patients have reviewed Dr. Burke Gao. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.29/5. They have a 4.71/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.29/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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