Christopher Kao, MD
Physician, Assistant Professor
Emergency Medicine
Conditions and expertise
- Emergency Medicine
Locations
- University Hospital
Academics and research
Department: Emergency Medicine
About
- Gender
- Male
- Additional languages
- Chinese
Biography
I am a board-certified emergency medicine physician at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. I specialize in emergency medical services and prehospital care, with a focus on improving outcomes for patients in critical and time-sensitive situations.
My patients can rely on me for expert, compassionate care and clear communication. I collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure each patient receives individualized treatment that supports optimal outcomes in emergency settings.
In addition to my clinical responsibilities, I serve as an assistant clinical professor of Emergency Medicine at The Ohio State University College of Medicine, where I am committed to advancing education in emergency and prehospital care.
Conditions and expertise
- Emergency Medicine
Locations
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Fellowship - Emergency Medical Services
- Indiana University School Of Medicine-Indianapolis Campus, Indianapolis, IN, United States
7/1/2021 - 6/30/2022 - Residency - Emergency Medicine
- Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
6/15/2018 - 6/30/2021 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA, United States
8/1/2014 - 5/20/2018
Certifications
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American Board of Emergency Medicine/Emergency Medical Services
10/31/2023 -
American Board of Emergency Medicine
10/18/2022
Academics and research
I obtained my medical degree from the University of Virginia and completed my emergency medicine residency at The Ohio State University. With a strong interest in EMS subspecialties, including event, tactical, and disaster medicine, I pursued additional training through an EMS fellowship at Indiana University. I then returned to The Ohio State University as faculty, where I help teach within both the emergency medicine residency and the EMS fellowship.
Research interests
- Emergency Medical Services
Academic information
- Department:
- Emergency Medicine
- Division:
- Emergency Medicine
More about my research
Consulting and Related Relationships
At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we support a faculty member’s research and consulting in collaboration with medical device, research and/or drug companies because a faculty member’s expertise can guide important advancements in the practice of medicine and improve patient care. In order to provide effective management of these relationships, the University requires annual disclosures from all faculty members with external interests related to their University responsibilities.
As of 11/3/2025, Christopher Kao has reported no relationships with companies or entities.