S. Anna Kao MD, MD
Ophthalmology, Comprehensive Ophthalmology
4.9 - 2317 Ratings
Emory at LaGrange - Smith Street
303 Smith Street, Fl 1, Lagrange, GA 30240About
Languages
- English
Emory Affiliation
- Emory Healthcare Network
- Emory Physician Group Practice
Year Started Practicing
- 2000
Locations
Emory at LaGrange - Smith Street
303 Smith Street
Fl 1
Lagrange,
GA
30240
Ratings & Reviews
The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
Dr. Kao is the best. I appreciate her dedication and superior medical knowledge. She has my complete trust.
For a first time patient I was very impressed.
I am very happy with the care of Dr. Koa. She's the best eye doctor that I've ever had.
Dr. Kao is very informative, kind, and personable!
Have already made recommendations to others.
Dr. Kao is always friendly and professional. She is so knowledgeable and skillful and goes above and beyond with my eye care.
Very good
I love Dr. Kao!!
I like Dr. Kao very much. I have recommended her in the past and I will continue to do so. She is an excellent doctor.
Good
Dr Kao is very good at explaining as well as listening & including me in decisions. She's extremely caring & patient
I really like Dr.kao. She explains everything so I can understand. She even called to see how I was doing. Changed my follow up appointment so I wouldn't have to wait very long. She also recommended medication to help heal my bruises and scars faster.
We are so happy with Dr.Kao and her wonderful staff!
Very pleased
Dr. Kao is very attentive and easy to talk to. She explains everything in detail and takes her time with me rather than rushing through the visit.
Great
Dr. Kao is awesome, and shows concern for me as a patient.
Everyone was great
Dr. Kao is always caring and attentive to my situation concerning my eyes and take time to answer every question I have and allow me to help make decisions concerning my health
Good
I can highly recommend Dr Kao and her assistants, but have to say that dealing with the Empry network is difficult.
Dr. Kao is an excellent physician. She explains things completely and in a manner I can understand. She has a lot of care for her patients.
Great
Attention to care and concerns was superior.
I was treated very nicely and everything went smoothly.
Dr Kao is so patient, kind and so helpful in making sure you know what is happening with your eyes. She never rushes and shows genuine concern. Love her!
Dr. Kao was very thorough and kind!
Dr kao is excellent Opthamalogist and caring person
Provider has always been very professional and willing to listen and answer any and all questions I ask of her. She is awesome.
I have been Dr. Kao's patient for over 20plus years. She is more than a Dr. But I feel she is a special friend. I am so grateful that she is my Doctor.
I already have recommended Dr. Kao
Dr Kao is very thorough
She listens to the person in her space . She helps them with any concerns.
Good experience
Dr. Kao has proven to me, personally, that her expertise is high. My outcome from surgery is great, and has been life changing in a positive way.
Good
Absolutely love Dr Kao
Dr Kao is an excellent physician but I can always count on at least an hour plus to get to her after check in.
Dr Kao is the best. She listens and answers all my concerns. Wish there was more like her
Highly pleased and will recommend this facility and staff
Never had any problems with Dr. Kao. She is awesome.
Health care provided was well mannered, kind, very caring.
This Doctor far exceeds the care and concern you see from most. This is true among her entire team.
Good
Good
Explanation of cataracts and surgery was explained in detail.
Dr Kao is excellent physician. She explains treatment well and listens to your concerns.
Dr Kao is always professional, pleasant, concerned and does not rush the visit. She gives easy to follow instructions for practical care at home as well as any medication if needed.
Dr Kao is caring and understanding and we trust her with our care
Felt confident t that I am in good hands
Very Good
I was more than pleased with my provider!!
Dr Koa is fantadtic
Very good
Dr Kao is AWESOME
All good
I have already got someone to see Dr. Koa. He had declining sight for several years, more thsn twenty. He has almost 20.20 vision on the eyr thay dhe fixed. Will do the other nrxt week. I almost brought her some roses .
Dr Kao is one of the finest, decent physicians I have assisting me.
Dr Kao was very professional and answered all my questions. She was very pleasant
Good
Absolutely love Dr. Kao!
Dr. Kao is the Professional Professional ! She cares and helps you understand your concerns. LaGrange, GA is fortunate to have her here. A true Blessing!!!
Dr. Kao is amazing.
Dr. Kao is the best!
I was just not aware of all the tests that I went through till I got there. I thought it was for a follow-up from the surgery. But I am glad that she wants to stay on top of the problems that I do have.
Best eye doctor I've ever seen. So glad I've found her!
Dr Kao is one of the most wonderful,passionate, intelligent doctors you will ever find.
Dr. Kao and her staff are excellent and have been recommended to me, and now by me.
Absolutely would recommend.
Her demeanor was very weird. She was fine as a doctor but she just didn't speak after I answered a question so I felt like I had to talk more.
My provider is the best.
Very good
Very good
Dr Kao very knowledgeable, experienced, and caring MD
We have recommended many people and will continue to
Dr Kao is always professional, caring and extremely knowledgeable
Very good
Dr. Kao is excellent.
Dr. Kao is awesome!
I have seen Dr. Kao for many years. She knows my eye issues and we always discuss treatments before deciding for sure our next moves. I have multiple eye conditions and she addressed them all.
Absolutely will, and have, recommended.
Would definitely recommend Dr.Kai
Very good
All went very well
Again, couldn't ask for better. Excellent care.
Love love love Dr Kao
I have been a patient of Dr. Kao for many years. She has provided great care and is very supportive and has shown a personal interest in me. I only see her professionally, but she feels like a friend.
Always good experience with Dr. Kao
Good
Good
Dr Kao is wonderful and so is her staff
All superior care
Good experience
They were very professional and gave excellent care
Always very impressed with Dr Kao
Everyone was great they made me feel better about my care
My experience with my Doctor and her staff were all very good.
All good
Dr. Kao is an excellent doctor who truly cares about her patients.
Everything was explained to me very well and as we proceed with treatment, my Dr.told me that the order we proceed with correcting my issues will be determined by me based on the results of each procedure.
Dr.Kao was very sympathetic and concerned. She listened and addressed my problems.
Dr KAO very professional and manages a very good practice
I have recommended Dr. Kao to a relative and friends. She is an excellent doctor and staff is great.
Very professional
Would never hesitate to recommend Dr. Kao and her team!
Would definitely recommend.
Dr. Kao and her team were all great !
All was good
Excellent care and service
Very good
Dr Kao is the greatest. No one better
Dr.Kao..Is the very best...
Dr. Kao is wonderful!
Great experience
Experience was very good they told me everything I needed to know
Always Excellent Care
Dr Kao was very good!
Good
As stated above, I absolutely recommend Dr. Kao to anyone and everyone and already have done so multiple times in the past.
Satisfied
Dr.Kao is one of the best at the clinic!
Other than wait times, visit was excellent!
Good
Loved my experience with Dr. Kao. I will be returning.
Dr. Kao is very good listened to all my concerns and answered all my guestions.
Will tell al about Dr Koa
I have been going to Dr. Kai for many years. I consider her to be caring and very generous of her time and understanding. I have as much confidence in her as in any physician I have ever had.
Excellent
Very goo
All good
VERY GOOD
Very good experience
Dr Koa is a wonderful physician. She shows compassion and always goes into detail of what's going on.
Dr Kia is an excellent provider my whole family uses her and I just referred a friend to her this morning to get her cataract removed
Very good
All good
Good
Dr Kao always shows compassion and understanding
This surgical experience was smooth, easy, and almost lovingly done. Could not be improved!
Dr. Kao is exceptionally as always!!!!
Good
I'm always recommending doctor to everyone
Dr kao always explain everything and is always concerned about her patients and their health.
Great
Dr Kao now has a lifelong patient with me!
Can't get any better!
Dr. Kao is the best! I dont go to the dr often and when I have, have not felt personalized, but dr Kao makes it seem like you're her only patient.
I have never had such a thorough Ophthalmology exam and testing! I was so pleased with Dr. Kao and her staff !
Dr Kao listens and responds to my concerns. We discuss care and proceed with mutual agreement.
Good
I tell everyone about my eye doctor here.
All the care providers seem to be knowledgeable and concern. Ed, they did an excellent job.
No bad experiences with anyone
We love our Doctor
All excellent!
Very good, Dr. KAO was very professional, friendly & helpful, as always..
Dr Kao is the best!!!!
As for recommending I have already done several times also for the Emory outpatient surgery
Dr Kao always explains everything.
Very happy. Really couldn't be any happier with this experience.
Dr Kao is the professional's professional.
Frendly. People I liked were very nice
Good
Service was well received
So smart and common sense
Love the provider. Service through Atlanta is a deal killer.
Great doctor and staff
Dr, Kao and her staff are EXCELLENT
Dr.kio is wonderful
Dr. Kao is the best Ophthalmologist I've encountered in my 75 years. I never feel rushed as with some others doctors. She ALWAYS listens to my concerns, explains the issue and steps going forward. I feel great confidence in her ability!
Fantastic
Good
DR. KAU IS THE BEST!!!!!
I will not see any-other eye surgeon other than Dr. Kao. She has my complete confidence. I have told others of her excellent care.
She is THE BEST.
Dr. Kao was excellent. Great communication. Very happy.
All was good
Dr. Kao is incredible, knowledgeable, and compassionate. She is the very best Opthamologist ever! I am so honored to be one of her patients.
Excellent caring doctor.
Good experience
Excellent care!
Very good experience!!!
A good learning experience from the Dr.I appreciate her kind demeanor and professionalism.
Dr Koa is very clear and answers all questions thoroughly. I feel very comfortable that she will fully address my concerns . She is fantastic
Provider and staff are always courteous and friendly.
Good
None better!
Dr Koa is great.
All good
I had a very good experience.It's and I would recommend this to anyone
Good
Love Dr Kao
Dr. Kao always takes time to explain everything in a way that I can understand and she includes me in making the best decisions for my health
Dr Kao is a wonderful doctor and explains things in easy to understand terms. She is thorough and considers everything in your history to provide the best care.
I really liked Dr. Kao. She is very kind and caring, and very informative.
Good
Good
Dr Shi Anna Kao is an outstanding Ophthalmologist of whom I am sure you recognize as such. Personally, I feel fortunate having her as my Doctor! For she Is highly qualified and professional, yet has a very good bedside manner In telling medical problems with my eyes, and thoroughly explains possible solutions for overcoming maladies she has detected.Pat yourself on the back for having her on your medical staff!
Very thorough examination, Dr. Kao is very knowledgeable and friendly, helped me with my concerns.
Dr. Kao kept me well Informed In terms that I could understand. She Is very professional and friendlt. Does not rush thru the visit. Takes her time to explain everything to ne and listens to my questions.
Dr kaon is excellent.
I am very pleased with my experience and would definitely recommend Dr. Kao
Care provider, the Explain very well all questions ask about my condition, the causes, and prognosis. She was easy to listen to and talk to
Dr Kao is one of the best physicians I have ever encountered. She is very professional and knowledgeable.
I have seen this provider for about 20 years. I have received very good care.
The laser treatment Dr. Kao administered was like magic! My vision is now as close to perfect as I could expect!
Every was very polite
All good
Dr. Kao is the only ophthalmologist in town who can provide the kind of care those of us over 60 truly need.
Good
Dr. Kao is a wonderful doctor. She always makes me feel like she truly cares for me.
Kao is the BEST
Dr. Koa and her staff were awesome!
Dr. Kao and staff were very proficient and caring. They're stuck with me!!!
Very good Doctor and staff
I was very pleased with the way the Dr explain what's going on with what's needed to be done. It was professional spoken in a way I could understand with no doubts. That made me e feel good.
Dr Kao is the very best, she is over worked. Waiting three hours only because it's Dr Kao
She is an outstanding Doctor!
Professional, courteous, and prompt
All good!
Dr. Kao is the best.end of story. I wouldn't choose to see anyone else.
Very good
GREAT
Dr Kao was very accurate with my exam. Answered my concerns where I understood. Love her
Very pleasant.
Very good
She is a very compassionate Doctor and very informative.
Feel like my visit was good and provided information for future care
Dr. Kao is extremely thorough & polite and answers any questions I may have. I have utmost confidence in her.
I would trust Dr. Kao with any family or friend seeing her
I have already told my family members about Dr. Kai and how impressed I am.
Have never had a bad experience at the clinic.
Dr. Kao took time with me and continues to have a plan of the treatment needs adjustment. Very personable. Excellent care.
All good
Dr Kao was very professional and went to great lengths to explain my vision problem to my wife and me.
Dr. Kao took time to listen to my questions and answer so I understood. It was nice to not feel like I was just a number. I try to remember this when I have a long wait when I first get there.
Very good experience
Dr Kao is the Best! She takes time to explain everything in detail and is genuinely concerned about my well being.
Very pleased with Dr. Kao!!
Very good staff - check in, nurses, and doctor.
Dr. Kao is an excellent, very caring physician!
Good
Fast and courteous.
I would give the physician very good if experience leading up to speaking were not so atrocious I would highly recommend her
All good!!!
All good
Good
Doctor is excellent
To all of the staff and my doctor.Job Well Done Thank You!
All good
Dr Kao is very attentive and caring. She explains everything in detail and makes it easy to understand.
Dr. Koa is an excellent doctor who genuinely cares for her patients.
Dr. Kao is one of the best doctors I have ever met at the clinic. She is ready to answer questions, give advice about my condition, and never once had a condemnation for my choices about my health. Dr. Karen is one of the best.
Dr Kao always shows tender compassion and concern. She is such an accomplished physician so the wait is more tolerable.
Good
The doctor is very kind compassionate. The only thing is the long wait time.
Dr Kao is amazing! Very compassionate and knowledgeable when it comes to her patients
10/10
It was a pleasure meeting Dr. Kao!! I was very comfortable with her. I thought she was amazing! I feel she'll take very good care of my eyes!!
Dr Kao is a great doctor. She is up to date on the latest information. She did my cataract surgery, a yag laser treatment, treatment for dry eyes, and prescribed my glasses. My husband is also her patient and very pleased with her care.
Very knowledgeable and explained everything to me and what steps we could take.
Dr Kao is the best & worth overlooking some of the issues. Always provides needed care no matter how busy she is!
I think Dr. Kao is the best!!
Dr. Kao is a skilled, experienced doctor and also personable and concerned individual.
We have always recommended her
Wonderful Staff and Dr.Kao is Excellent
Thought I was to use ointment in both eyes, but instructions on tube says left eye. I'm confused.
Dr Kao is very knowledgeable, patient and thorough. Very good with my sister and concerned she understood procedure.
I've been recommending Dr Kao to everyone. She is very, very thorough. I truly believe she cares about me not just as a patient but as a person.
Uneventful visit, I knew what to expect because I'd had it before, same place, same faces.
Love Dr.Kao she's the best
Dr Kao is the best!
Good
Dr Kao is a great physician. Always on point with any questions I have
Not only is Dr Kao the most capable and kind doctor that I know, she treats every patient with dignity and compassion..
Professional and courteous.
Dr. Kao is excellent in ALL the above areas.
Love Dr. Kao
Went well.
I really like Dr. Kao but the wait time is awful.
I recommended this doctor to my spouse and he already has an appointment.
Dr Kao never rushes the appointment. Always takes time to answer my questions fully.
I have recommended Dr. Kao to many people. She is excellent.
Love Dr Kao!
Dr. Koa is special
Excellent. And I don't always give top rating.
Dr Kao is the best!!
Very good experience
I have seen Dr.Kao for about 20 years. Always professional and caring, she will discuss a good treatment plan for me each time.
It seem to be more business oriented than patient care.
Dr. Anna Kao is unmatched in diagnostics, explaining the relevance of general health issues to diseases of the eye, surgical skills, all with a concerned and compassionate personality. You feel as if you have been CARED FOR when you leave a visit with her.
Everyone was highly experienced and very professional at their job position. Yes I would recommend this healthcare facility to family and friends. There was no bad that I experienced on my visit Everything was good
Dr. Kao is excellent physician. She is very knowledgeable and provides information and care with expertise. Have recommended her in many occasions.
Great employee
I am the third family member to have cataracts removed by Dr.Kao in 20 years. Obviously satisfied.
Very good experience !
I recommend Dr Kao and her team to everyone
All were great
Dr. Kao is the best. She is very patient and explains everything to you. She gets to know her patients and she cares about every problem that you may have. She is the best at what she does.
Good experience
I would tell people's to come there
Great visit!!
Good
Great doctor
Dr. Kao was so wonderful to work with. She was kind, listened to me and answered all my questions. The procedure went well and I am very pleased with the results. I would definitely recommend her.
Dr Kao is an outstanding physician in her area of expertise and a good person
The care was excellent when interacting. The wait time to get that care was excessive.
Good
Dr Kao is AMAZING! After all the tests that sat, she called the next morning with the results!
Dr. Kao is the best! She's been my doctor for many years and I have always gotten the best care
If the doctor treated me very well
Good experience
Super
Dr. Kao is very competent. She told me the truth in a way I could understand. She came in every time I needed to be seen, including holidays and weekends. My eye was in bad shape and needed constant care. She did this without blinking. I will refer her to anyone that needs a great doctor.
Dr. Kao is an absolute professional! Her .medical knowledge and care is above the standard
Dr. Kao is the greatest.
Everyone very courteous and professional!
Good
She said always very good to explain everything
I love Dr. Kao and I tell everyone how wonderful she is.
Good
Great
Expert care given.
Dr Koa is a really good doctor she is the only one I really trust with my eye treatment
Extremely good
Doctor was well informative very kind. I will come back to see her for my next appointment.
Dr Kao is the best
Dr Kao is very caring and compassionate with her patients. She always listen to her patients and make sure they receive the best quality care that she and her staff can provide. I would recommend anyone to see her for their vision care.
Everything always good
Dr. Kao is Awesome!
Dr Kao and her staff are excellent in all ways. I look forward to seeing them.
Dr. Koa was outstanding
Good
Listening on point, comprehensive, high energy, polite and humorous, fast and efficient while showing generous patience. Dr. KAO is a treasure even at 4 p.m.
I love Dr. Kao, always knowledgeable, professional, and friendly to boot
Dr Koa is the most caring physician.
I love this facility and the cure that I have been receiving
I couldn't have asked for a better Doctor too care for me.
Great service
Excellent care and service
Dr Kao is a tremendous physician and truly cares about her patients. I Tell her how much I appreciate her and all her concerns for me.
Dr Kao is the best. 10 +
I heard Dr Kao was the best. So true. She is personable and even explained technical details to my son in a way he could understand.
Very pleased with all the staff and with Dr. Kao
Dr Kao spends so much time with you. She listens and explains. Absolutely love her!
I always recommend Dr. Kao to all my friends and relatives. There is actually no need. Everyone knows she is the very best Ophthalmologist I have ever had and in this entire area.
Good
Dr Kao is a true asset to our entire community!
I only trust my eyes to Dr Kao
Always enjoy my visit with DR KAO
Dr. Koa is very thorough. Asks plenty of questions. Listens to my concerns.
Everyone from receptionist, nurse assistants, to doctor were amazing. The they showed much care and concern!
Dr Kao is very kind and she takes her time and explains everything in detail so that I understand it.
I have recommended Dr. Kao to several friends and acquaintances.
Dr. Anna Kao is always very kind, courteous and professional. It is so pleasant to see her. She exemplifies what a caring physician should be.
Very friendly and professional.
Good
The Dr and her team were about the best I have seen made my visit a pleasure
Everything was professional!
Dr. Kao has been my doctor since 2012. She gave me my sight back after 2 cataract surgeries. I'm so thankful for her. A great doctor.
Dr Kao and her staff are top notch. Friendly, efficient and very professional. I highly recommend.
I love Dr. Kao!!
Ok
Dr Kao is one the best doctors I have ever used
Dr.Kao is great! I have been seeing her for over 20 years.
Dr. Kao is an excellent physician and explains details well.
We have recommended her to several people
Dr Kao was very kind. She explained my cataract situation and the surgery in detail.
Excellence doctor care but terrible wait times
Dr. Kao is very good but the logistics of the process needs improvement
Excellent dr.
Dr Kao is so caring as us the staff
Dr Kao and her nurses were very kind and helpful
The.best team from front desk to surgery and survey team are great.
Dr. Kao is knowledgeable about my eye condition and the options to address it. She is also personable and shows genuine concern for my well-being.
Very well organized.
Great visit!
Dr Kao is very thorough and always explains examinations. We love her
She is a great Doctor!!
Dr. Kao is the best. She a great doctor. She always shows concern for your issues. She also is very knowledgeable.
Good
The care one receives from Dr Kao is wonderful. Everyone I know who has Dr Kao for their eye doctor loves her.
Dr. Kao is really the best in our town to provide modern ophthalmologist care
Dr Kao is the best!
Excellent communication
Excellent service from the first visit 2 1/2 yrs ago, through cataract surgery and all subsequent follow up visits
Dr Kao is in a class by herself. She is the best. I trust her decisions completely as she has proven her thoughtful abilities to me over and over. Some practice. She's an artist.
Dr. Koa explained everything she was doing and why.
Dr. Kao is always very attentive and professional. I have recommended her to friends who have seen her.
Pleasant, professional
Good
Great Staff
My doctor is great. I have been seeing her for years.
Couldn't ask for better treatment.
Good
Dr. Kaon, and Mrs. Opal always have shown that they care about people
Very caring & concerned with your problem. Great bedside manner. Very good doctor.
Excellemt eye doctor
They were very concerned for my health
We were and are in awe of everyone's politeness and concern. Thank you for making our visit feel better.
Dr Kao is wonderful! Very thorough and explains everything in detail while listening and considering concerns.
Loved Dr Kao
It was no just a check up to see if there were any issues
Dr Kao is always updated about new drugs or procedures and she keeps my problem in the forefront of her learning new and advanced procedures. I am sure I am not her only problem patient but she really cares about helping me
Doctor Koa explained everything!!
Dr. Kao is very patient, thorough, and informative.
Very professional
Dr Kao is the best!!!!!
Good
Dr Kao is very thorough when caring for my eyesight
I have highest regards and the trust I have for Dr. Kao at Emory Health Care Lagrange,GA
Dr. Kao was very attentive and informative, and kind. It is always a privilege to see her.
Dr. Kao and her team are the best! Every phase of my surgery was thorough and professional.
The doctor treated was kind and listened to what I had say. The team at the surgery center was friendly.
She is very patient oriented
I trust Dr. Kao with my care.
I like Dr. Kao very much, but because of the difficulty in getting appointments to see her, I would not recommend others go there.
Dr Kao is an asset to our community. She is excellent in her profession and how she relates to her patients with concern and sincere compassion.
I have always had excellent care at Emory andExplanation of how I am doing physically
Great
LaGrange is very fortunate to have such a caring doctor as Dr. Koa.
I have recommended Dr. Kao to many people.
Dr. Kao is excellent!
When I went in for my appointment I was apprehensive, When I left I felt relieved and knew I was in good hands!
Only problem is you can't get an appointment for the next year.
Dr. Kao is an expert. An absolute expert. Her excellence brings out the best in her staff.
Dr Kao is fantastic!!! She is a true asset and blessing to our community of LaGrange GA. She is professional but very caring, friendly and concerned for each patient.
Dr Kao described what my problem was and what the best way to treat it. Very thorough.
Care team, and Doctor are excellent
All good
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Credentials
Education
- Residency: University of Tennessee College of Med-Chattanooga, Ophthalmology, 2000
- Residency: University of Tennessee Coll of Med - Chattanooga, Ophthalmology, 2000
- Internship: Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 1997
- Internship: Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 1997
- Medical Education: Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, MD, 1996
Board Certifications
- Ophthalmology, American Board of Ophthalmology, 2001
Professional Memberships
- Georgia Society of Ophthalmology
Medical Association of Georgia
American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Medicial Association
