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Cong Gao, NP

Cong Gao, NP

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Nurse Practitioner

Languages

English

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59 reviews

    • Reviewed on May 28, 2026
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    Very professional and listens to my concerns She able ti give advice and referral

    • Reviewed on May 27, 2026
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    Because she’s really nice and professional and smart

    • Reviewed on May 26, 2026
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    She is very attentive to meas one-off her patients.

    • Reviewed on May 22, 2026
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    Because she is caring, patience, listening to our problems and fast to understand what we have to say> We need more NP like her.

    • Reviewed on May 8, 2026
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    She is very patient and explain everything in detail

    • Reviewed on May 4, 2026
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    She takes time to really listen to my medical cares concerns, answers any questions I may have to the best of her abilities, does always eye contact like she cares and respects, she refers me to specialists when I have medical needs, is assertive and kind.

    • Reviewed on Apr 29, 2026
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    Cont Gao is a very professional medical NA. She is very knowledgeable, prepared when she starts the appointment with me. She takes time to address my questions, gives me excellent answers. Shows compassion and cares. After my appointment, she is prompt on Optum app. to give me results of X-rays, ultra sounds and advice. If I write her a question relating to my earlier appointment she responds to soon after. Cong Gao has a very caring, lovely disposition that makes my medical appointment go smoothly. I do recommend her to my family and friends that ask me.

    • Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026
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    I love going to her. She is so thorough explains everything and is very caring. Thank you.

    • Reviewed on Apr 25, 2026
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    She listened to my concerns and gave good options for treatment. I felt heard about my issues. She was attentive and caring. I didn’t feel rushed.

    • Reviewed on Apr 22, 2026
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    GAO, NPA SHE IS VERY THOROUGH AND EXPLAINS EVERYTHING AND VERY NICE UNDERSTANDING, I DON'T MIND SEEING HER WHEN I CAN'T GET IT IN RIGHT AWAY WITH MY DOCTOR

    • Reviewed on Apr 21, 2026
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    Very good at explaining problems

    • Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026
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    She is very caring Listen to all my problems Knows about the treatments and medicines

    • Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026
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    She understood my health problem and new i needed to take my new meds for such swelling leg or foot problem..

    • Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026
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    She is the best , easy to understand

    • Reviewed on Apr 8, 2026
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    Very understandable and provide comfort level in knowledge

    • Reviewed on Apr 4, 2026
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    Excellent interaction with her.

    • Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026
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    Very caring. Knows what she is doing. Explains your blood test results clearly. She goes step by step. Has empathy for her patients 100 % to be recco

    • Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026
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    Doctor Cong is the best in my book. She knows what i need for all my medical conditions. I thank her for all the advice she has given me.

    • Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026
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    Was thorough caring professional patient and helpful

    • Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026
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    Attentive listening to all of the information ℹ️ provided

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  • About Cong Gao, NP

    Cong (Joanne) Gao, NP-C, is a nurse practitioner. She has experience in women's and geriatric health. She speaks English and Mandarin Chinese. Joanne wanted to work in health care to solve complex problems. She wants to connect with people on a personal level. Joanne educates patients so they can make the best health decisions. She creates customiz ed care plans to help patients reach their health goals. She also works together with them to find solutions to their health problems. Joanne is approachable, empathetic and eager to learn. In her free time, she enjoys hiking and traveling.

    Gender

    Female

    Board certifications

    American Nurses Credentialing Center

    Licenses

    CA, 95012428

    Employed or contracted

    Employed

    Network Name

    OptumCare HealthCarePartners California

    NPI

    1295381127

    Hospital affiliations

    Alterte Admit Arrangements