Daniel Kao

Based in Flushing, Queens and Manhattan, Dr. Daniel Kao M.D. is a board-certified pain management and sports medicine specialist. Dr. Kao has a special interest in holistic pain management techniques and is a certified acupuncturist. Patients visit him seeking specialized treatment for various concerns, including sciatica, joint pain, spondylolysis, herniated discs, and arthritis. Dr. Kao is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Before establishing his practice, Dr. Kao earned his bachelor’s degree in biology and chemistry from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and his medical degree from The Boston University School of Medicine. He went on to complete his residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at New York University and his interventional spine and sports fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery. Dr. Kao is a member of the Association of Academic Physiatrists, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and the New York Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He speaks English and Mandarin fluently, which makes him widely accessible to patients from a variety of cultural backgrounds. He exhibits his passion for pain management in the care and precision he takes with his patients.