Dr. Jia-Horng Kao

Dr. Jia-Horng Kao, MD, PhD

Dr. Jia-Horng Kao is a hepatologist at National Taiwan University Hospital in Taipei, Taiwan. He is known for hepatitis B and D.

Professor Kao is a hepatologist at National Taiwan University Hospital and a professor at National Taiwan University College of Medicine. His research on hepatitis B genotypes and their effect on liver cancer risk is widely cited, and he has led Taiwanese and Asian-Pacific hepatitis guidance.

About Dr. Jia-Horng Kao

• Full Name: Jia-Horng Kao, MD, PhD
• Credentials: MD, PhD
• Specialty: Hepatology (liver disease)
• Subspecialty and Expertise: Hepatitis B; hepatitis D; hepatitis C; liver cancer prevention
• Current Role: Professor, Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine and Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University; hepatologist, National Taiwan University Hospital
• Years in Practice: Career dates are being confirmed from the official profile
• Languages: Mandarin Chinese and English (confirm with the office)
• Gender: Male
• New Patients: Not confirmed; ask the office when you request an appointment
• Telehealth: Not confirmed on the public profiles reviewed; ask the office whether virtual visits are offered
• NPI: Not applicable (NPI numbers are issued only to US providers)

Address & Contact

• Practice: National Taiwan University Hospital
• Address: National Taiwan University Hospital, No. 7 Chung-Shan South Road, Taipei 100, Taiwan
• Phone: Being confirmed; use the contact details on the official website
• Fax and Email: No public fax or professional email listed on the profiles reviewed
• Website: ntuh.gov.tw
• Appointments: Use the Book An Appointment button on this page or the booking line on the official website; some services need a referral
• Office Hours: Clinic days vary; confirm with the office

Specialties & Education

Conditions treated, procedures and areas of expertise listed in public professional profiles for Dr. Jia-Horng Kao:

• Chronic hepatitis B
• Hepatitis D
• Hepatitis C
• Liver cancer risk in viral hepatitis

Education and training:

• Medical Degree and PhD: National Taiwan University; dates being confirmed

Certifications, License & Affiliations

• Specialty: Gastroenterology and hepatology (Taiwanese specialist certification)
• Medical License: Licensed to practice medicine; confirm current status with Taiwan’s Ministry of Health and Welfare physician register
• Hospital and Academic Affiliations: National Taiwan University Hospital; National Taiwan University College of Medicine

Insurance

Care at National Taiwan University Hospital is covered by Taiwan’s National Health Insurance for enrolled patients, with co-payments. International patients should contact the hospital’s international medical service.

Fees

Consultation fees are not published on the public profiles reviewed. Ask the hospital or clinic for current fees, accepted payment methods and the cancellation policy.

Professional Information

• Research on hepatitis B genotypes and liver cancer
• Leadership in APASL hepatitis guidance

Reviews & Ratings

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Verification

• National Taiwan University Hospital physician page (ntuh.gov.tw)
• Taiwan Ministry of Health and Welfare register
• Profile compiled October 1, 2026. Details marked as being confirmed should be checked against the official sources above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Jia-Horng Kao known for?

Dr. Jia-Horng Kao is known for hepatitis B and D.

Where does Dr. Jia-Horng Kao practice?

He practices at National Taiwan University Hospital in Taipei, Taiwan.

What conditions does Dr. Jia-Horng Kao treat?

He focuses on hepatitis B, C and D and liver cancer prevention.

How can I book an appointment with Dr. Jia-Horng Kao?

Use the Book An Appointment button on this page to send a request, then confirm the location, referral needs and availability with National Taiwan University Hospital before you visit.

Find MD Health Disclaimer

Provider location, specialty information, insurance participation, and availability may change. Confirm current details directly with National Taiwan University Hospital.