C. Chris Kao, M.D., Ph.D.
Research Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery
Vanderbilt University Medical Center

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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

Contact:

Telephone: (615) 343-8933
FAX: (615) 343-87076
Pager : (615) 539-7945

Address:

Department of Neurological Surgery
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
T-4224 Medical Center North
Nashville, TN 37232-2380

CV:

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Last updated: Monday, January 23, 2006