C. Chris Kao, MD, PhD
Research Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery
Medical Center North
1161 21st Avenue South
Room / Suite
T-4224
Nashville
Tennessee
37232
Phone
Phone: (615) 343-9822
Fax
Fax: (615) 343-6948
Dr. Kao's clinical interest is microelectrode brain mapping for target localization of deep brain stimulation treatment of movement disorders. His research focus is on electrophysiology in nerve stimulation, epilepsy, pain control and head injury.
Education:
- Ph.D. Neurophysiology, 1994. Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia
- WHO Fellowship, 1986-1987, Pain research, Medical College of Virginia
- M.S. Electrophysiology, 1983, Bethune University of Medical Science, Changchun, China
- M.D. Medicine/neurology, 1980, Bethune Medical College, Changchun, China