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Dr. Hua Gao, MD, PhD, FASRS

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Specializes in: Vitreoretinal Diseases (Retina and Vitreous)

Shanghai Medical University

Professional interests include: eye problems

3395 S Bascom Avenue Suite 140
Campbell, CA 95008

(408) 559-0666

Dr. Hua Gao, MD, PhD, FASRS is a retina specialist in San Jose, CA specializing in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). He graduated from Shanghai Medical University. Dr. Hua Gao, MD, PhD, FASRS is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Dignity Health and DHMN - Santa Cruz.

Office Locations

DHMN - Santa Cruz

200 Jose Figueres Avenue Suite 240
San Jose, CA 95116

(408) 937-0928

(408) 254-8954

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2002 Holcombe Boulevard 112c
Houston, TX 77030

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DHMN - Santa Cruz

3395 S Bascom Avenue Suite 140
Campbell, CA 95008

(408) 559-0666

(408) 377-0811

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5001 North Piedras Street El Paso Vamc (756)
El Paso, TX 79930

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DHMN - Santa Cruz

8833 Monterey Road Suite D
Gilroy, CA 95020

(669) 500-4955

(669) 500-4956

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Some issues Dr. Hua Gao, MD, PhD, FASRS can help you with:

Eye Problems

Millions of people every year have problems with their eyes. Some of the most common eye problems are refractive disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.

Refractive disorders happen when the shape of the eye doesn't let allow someone focus very precisely. They might be myopic (nearsighted), hyperopic (farsighted), or have an astigmatism, which is a focus problem caused by the cornea. Refractive disorders can be corrected by glasses or contacts.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It happens when fluid pressure builds up within the eye and damages the optic nerve. It is treated with medications and surgery.

Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. The retina is tissue at the back of the eye that is filled with numerous, tiny blood vessels. When diabetes damages these delicate blood vessels, they burst or leak, leading to blind spots and blurred vision. Diabetic retinopathy can be treated with laser therapy and surgery, but often vision cannot be restored.

Macular degeneration is common in older adults. The macula is the central part of the retina and is responsible for crisp center vision. Over time, the cells in the macula begin to die, making central vision blurry. An early symptom of macular degeneration is that straight lines appear wavy.

Cataracts happen when the clear lens in the front of the eye becomes cloudy, making things look blurry or faded. They are extremely common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have had a cataract. In early stages, prescription glasses and magnifying lenses can help. As the cataracts get worse, surgery to replace the lens may be the best option.

More than just one of the five senses, the eyes are heavily relied upon to communicate, work, and get around every day. It's important to have regular eye exams for vision stays in good shape for years to come.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Hua Gao, MD, PhD, FASRS in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

diagnostic B-scan

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2012, Dr. Hua Gao, MD, PhD, FASRS performed more diagnostic B-scan, and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hua Gao, MD, PhD, FASRS treated as a retina specialist in San Jose, CA during 2012 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hua Gao, MD, PhD, FASRS for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	39
doctor visit	936
eye procedures	1787
injections	335
photocoagulation	118
ultrasound (sonogram)	39

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hua Gao, MD, PhD, FASRS treated as a retina specialist in San Jose, CA during 2013 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hua Gao, MD, PhD, FASRS for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	23
doctor visit	976
eye procedures	1797
injections	362
photocoagulation	99
ultrasound (sonogram)	23

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hua Gao, MD, PhD, FASRS.

**Gender**
Male	199
Female	293

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	341
Black	111
Hispanic	0
Asian	20
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	179
From 75 to 84	143
85 and over	109
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hua Gao, MD, PhD, FASRS in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	51
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hua Gao, MD, PhD, FASRS treated as a retina specialist in San Jose, CA during 2014 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hua Gao, MD, PhD, FASRS for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	22
doctor visit	989
eye procedures	1850
injections	427
photocoagulation	96
ultrasound (sonogram)	22

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hua Gao, MD, PhD, FASRS.

**Gender**
Male	202
Female	296

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	321
Black	132
Hispanic	12
Asian	21
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	184
From 75 to 84	134
85 and over	102
Less than 65	78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hua Gao, MD, PhD, FASRS in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	53
Dementia	9
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hua Gao, MD, PhD, FASRS treated as a retina specialist in San Jose, CA during 2015 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hua Gao, MD, PhD, FASRS for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	11
doctor visit	973
eye procedures	1894
injections	434
photocoagulation	95
ultrasound (sonogram)	11

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hua Gao, MD, PhD, FASRS.

**Gender**
Male	420
Female	592

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	694
Black	234
Hispanic	0
Asian	38
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	416
From 75 to 84	268
85 and over	216
Less than 65	112

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hua Gao, MD, PhD, FASRS in 2015

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	48
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hua Gao, MD, PhD, FASRS treated as a retina specialist in San Jose, CA during 2016 were eye procedures, injections and photocoagulation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hua Gao, MD, PhD, FASRS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	931
eye procedures	2131
injections	486
photocoagulation	98

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hua Gao, MD, PhD, FASRS.

**Gender**
Male	232
Female	324

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	359
Black	139
Hispanic	0
Asian	27
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	210
From 75 to 84	155
85 and over	117
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hua Gao, MD, PhD, FASRS in 2016

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	50
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hua Gao, MD, PhD, FASRS treated as a retina specialist in San Jose, CA during 2017 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hua Gao, MD, PhD, FASRS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	806
eye procedures	2007
injections	541

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hua Gao, MD, PhD, FASRS.

**Gender**
Male	227
Female	302

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	342
Black	132
Hispanic	11
Asian	24
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	200
From 75 to 84	160
85 and over	110
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hua Gao, MD, PhD, FASRS in 2017

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	49
Dementia	15
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hua Gao, MD, PhD, FASRS treated as a retina specialist in San Jose, CA during 2018 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hua Gao, MD, PhD, FASRS for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	12
doctor visit	769
eye procedures	2149
injections	569
photocoagulation	64

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hua Gao, MD, PhD, FASRS.

**Gender**
Male	220
Female	313

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	353
Black	121
Hispanic	0
Asian	25
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	207
From 75 to 84	155
85 and over	108
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hua Gao, MD, PhD, FASRS in 2018

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	47
Dementia	14
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hua Gao, MD, PhD, FASRS treated as a retina specialist in San Jose, CA during 2019 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hua Gao, MD, PhD, FASRS for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	28
doctor visit	553
eye procedures	1500
injections	370
photocoagulation	55
ultrasound (sonogram)	28

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hua Gao, MD, PhD, FASRS.

**Gender**
Male	201
Female	279

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	305
Black	91
Hispanic	27
Asian	36
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	138
85 and over	100
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hua Gao, MD, PhD, FASRS in 2019

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	49
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hua Gao, MD, PhD, FASRS treated as a retina specialist in San Jose, CA during 2020 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hua Gao, MD, PhD, FASRS for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	46
doctor visit	114
eye procedures	1149
injections	166
ultrasound (sonogram)	46

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hua Gao, MD, PhD, FASRS.

**Gender**
Male	117
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	120
Black	0
Hispanic	87
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	42
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hua Gao, MD, PhD, FASRS in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	58
Dementia	10
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hua Gao, MD, PhD, FASRS treated as a retina specialist in San Jose, CA during 2021 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hua Gao, MD, PhD, FASRS for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	51
doctor visit	401
eye procedures	1714
injections	292
photocoagulation	26
ultrasound (sonogram)	51

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hua Gao, MD, PhD, FASRS.

**Gender**
Male	156
Female	174

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	143
Black	0
Hispanic	130
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	151
From 75 to 84	93
85 and over	55
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hua Gao, MD, PhD, FASRS in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	58
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hua Gao, MD, PhD, FASRS treated as a retina specialist in San Jose, CA during 2022 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hua Gao, MD, PhD, FASRS for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	52
doctor visit	90
eye procedures	2051
injections	308
photocoagulation	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	52

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hua Gao, MD, PhD, FASRS.

**Gender**
Male	167
Female	186

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	153
Black	0
Hispanic	127
Asian	58
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	155
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	60
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hua Gao, MD, PhD, FASRS in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	56
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hua Gao, MD, PhD, FASRS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Hua Gao, MD, PhD, FASRS treated as a retina specialist in San Jose, CA were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

capsulotomy	12
diagnostic imaging	34
doctor visit	685
eye procedures	1820
injections	390
photocoagulation	74
ultrasound (sonogram)	34

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hua Gao, MD, PhD, FASRS.

**Gender**
Male	194
Female	262

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	87
Asian / Pacific Islander	22
Non-Hispanic White	284
Hispanic	35
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	4

**Age**
75 to 84	129
85 and over	92
Less than 65	52
65 to 74	164

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hua Gao, MD, PhD, FASRS From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Hua Gao, MD, PhD, FASRS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	47
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Cancer	7
Dementia	9

Education & Training

Dr. Hua Gao, MD, PhD, FASRS graduated from Shanghai Medical University. He completed residency at Indiana University Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Indiana.

Medical School: Shanghai Medical University

Residency: Indiana University Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: Indiana

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Hua Gao, MD, PhD, FASRS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Baylor College of Medicine

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Dignity Health

DHMN - Santa Cruz

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Hua Gao, MD, PhD, FASRS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$2,964 OZURDEX $2,897	$67
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$116 Eylea $116
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$111 BEOVU $111
Genentech, Inc.	$100 $100
Alimera Sciences, Inc.	$99 ILUVIEN $21	$78
Other	$368 OCT-MAESTRO $70	VABYSMO $68	Constellation $61	YUTIQ $35	OZURDEX $27	Other $109

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$2,250
Food and Beverage	$1,509

Biography

Dr. Hua Gao is a vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous) specialist. His areas of expertise include eye problems. Dr. Gao's professional affiliations include Dignity Health, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and Baylor College of Medicine. He has an open panel in Campbell, CA according to Dignity Health. He attended medical school at Shanghai Medical University. Dr. Gao completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with Indiana University.