--- title: "Dr. Kaly Kao | Physiatrist in Santa Cruz, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. Kaly Kao, M.D. practices Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in Santa Cruz, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-kaly-kao-1046238074" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Kaly Kao, M.D. ![Kaly Kao, M.D.](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/ZYQ-kLuKGXYRBrGkJ_Vip5yDqeUITq-ElQHIuc0EPsQ/1.0000/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) 4.8/5 [(646 ratings)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/star-ratings) # Kaly Kao, M.D. ## Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Accepting new patients [2911 Chanticleer AvenueSanta Cruz, CA 95065](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=2911+Chanticleer+Avenue+Santa+Cruz%2C+CA+95065+US) ## Schedule appointment [831-477-2350](tel:+18314772350) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-kaly-kao-1046238074#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-kaly-kao-1046238074#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-kaly-kao-1046238074#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-kaly-kao-1046238074#provider-services) ## About Dr. Kao Languages English, Spanish, Mandarin, and Taiwanese Gender Male Uses [My Health Online](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/my-health-online) for scheduling and messaging ### Professional highlights American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPMR), Spine Intervention Society (SIS). ### Outside of medicine Outside of Medicine, Dr. Kao enjoys tennis, basketball, jogging, hiking, going to the beach, traveling, and spending time with family. ## Education and training **Medical school:** UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine **Internship:** New York Hospital Queens Transitional Residency **Residency:** UCLA / VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) ## Board certifications - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation ## Affiliations ### Hospitals - Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz ### Medical groups - Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group ## Accepted insurance Search plan or carrier name **Aetna (19 plans)** ### Aetna - Aetna Choice POS II - Aetna Select EPO - Aetna Select Open Access - Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA) - Aetna Student Health Program - Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA) - Health Fund POS - HMO - HMO Deductible Plans - Managed Choice POS - National Advantage Plan (NAP) - Open Access Elect Choice EPO - Open Access Managed Choice POS - Open Choice PPO - Quality Point of Service (QPOS) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) - Copay Plan - Open Access Aetna Select - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) ACA High Deductible Health Plan POS II (ACA HDHP-POS II) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) High Deductible Health Plan POS II (HDHP POS II) - Traditional Choice **Alignment (4 plans)** ### Alignment - Alignment Health Plan My Choice (Medicare Advantage PPO) - Alignment Health Sutter Advantage +More (Medicare Advantage HMO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage HMO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage PPO) **Anthem Blue Cross of California (21 plans)** ### Anthem Blue Cross of California - Advantage HMO - Advantage PPO (Tier 1) - Anthem Blue Cross HMO Saver Small Group Plan - Anthem Blue Cross HMO, also sometimes known as California Care or Rural Cal Care (includes CalPERS Traditional HMO) - Anthem Blue Cross HMO/POS (California Care Plus) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual and Family EPO Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum-Covered California (Pathway - EPO) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Anthem Blue Cross Small Group HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Anthem Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum PPO (Prudent Buyer Plan) - Anthem High Performance Narrow Network - Anthem Medicare Preferred PPO Medicare Advantage Plans for Group Retirees - Behavioral Health Program - BlueCard - CareAdvocate PPO - Direct Access - Federal Employee Program (FEP) - PPO - GeoBlue - Indemnity - Managed Care Services - My Choice PPO - SmartSense **Blue Shield of California (24 plans)** ### Blue Shield of California - Active Choice PPO - Administrative Services Only (ASO) - Self-Funded PPO - Blue Shield $0 Cost Share PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield Access+ HMO CalPERS Limited Network - Blue Shield Access+ HMO Plan - Blue Shield Added Advantage POS (Point-Of-Service) Plan**Note:** - PPO Benefit Level - Blue Shield Bronze PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield CalPERS EPO - Blue Shield CalPERS Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Gold PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Life and Health Insurance Company - Blue Shield Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Minimum Coverage PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield of California PPO/EPO (aka Full Network PPO/EPO) - Blue Shield Platinum PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Silver PPO (IFP & Small Group) - BlueCard Plan - Federal Employee Program - PPO**Note:** - FEP accesses Anthem Blue Cross for Hospital Providers - Indemnity - PERS Platinum PPO - Shared Advantage - PPO/EPO and Shared Advantage Plus - PPO/EPO (Full Network PPO) - UC Care PPO - University of California HealthSavings+ - Vital Shield 900 Plans Coverage can vary, so we suggest confirming with your health plan and provider’s office before your visit. ## Care locations [Santa Cruz Chanticleer Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/santa-cruz-chanticleer-center-2911-1043246635) 2911 Chanticleer Avenue Santa Cruz, CA 95065 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=2911+Chanticleer+Avenue+Santa+Cruz%2C+CA+95065+US) [831-477-2350](tel:+18314772350) 831-458-6371 Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Saturday Closed ## Related services offered by Sutter - [Physical therapy and rehabilitation](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/physical-therapy-and-rehabilitation) - [Cardiac rehabilitation](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/cardiac-rehabilitation) - [Cancer rehabilitation](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/cancer-rehabilitation) - [Outpatient rehabilitation](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/outpatient-rehabilitation) - [Physical therapy](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/physical-therapy) - [Acute inpatient rehabilitation](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/acute-inpatient-rehabilitation) - [Brain injury rehabilitation](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/brain-injury-rehabilitation) - [Spinal cord injury rehabilitation](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/spinal-cord-injury-rehabilitation) - [Sports injury and orthopedic rehabilitation](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/sports-injury-and-orthopedic-rehabilitation) ## Similar providers nearby - 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Marcus, M.D.](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-daniel-b-marcus-1046234275) (478) Santa Cruz Chanticleer Center 2911 Chanticleer Avenue 1st Floor Santa Cruz, CA 95065 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=2911+Chanticleer+Avenue+Santa+Cruz%2C+CA+95065+US) [831-477-2350](tel:+18314772350) #### Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Accepting new patients - ![Frank Jan](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/QD7vfmPqjqdjUerE88ykoVxq6xs7sOetA1j1Gt6-bNs/1.0000/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) ### [Frank Jan, M.D.](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-frank-jan-1046235565) (396) Santa Cruz Physical Therapy 2911 Chanticleer Avenue Santa Cruz, CA 95065 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=2911+Chanticleer+Avenue+Santa+Cruz%2C+CA+95065+US) [831-477-2350](tel:+18314772350) #### Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Accepting new patients #### Sports Medicine - Accepting new patients ### Disclaimer _This provider directory is provided as a convenience to you. 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