Brandon Dao, DO
I speak: English
My gender: Male
Where I practice
About me
Hello! My name is Brandon Dao. Thank you for visiting my Web page. I have always enjoyed working with people and communities, and I hope that my experiences in education, training, and career reflect that. My goal is to use this biography as the foundation of our partnership together, and I appreciate you placing your trust in me as your physician!
Biography
Southern California has always been my home, and I spent my childhood growing up here. I grew up in a multicultural, Vietnamese and Mexican American household, which really informed my world view and the values I have today. After high school, I went on to obtain dual bachelor's degrees in human biology and political science at the UC San Diego, followed by my master of public health degree from San Diego State University. I then moved across the country to New York where, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, I received my medical degree from the New York Institute of Technology, College of Osteopathic Medicine. From there I moved to Portland, Oregon, where I graduated from the internal medicine residency program at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center and Good Samaritan Hospital in 2025. I subsequently joined Kaiser Permanente’s West Los Angeles Medical Center as an adult primary care doctor with a particular interest in LGBTQ+ care. It’s my hope that my knowledge, background, and experiences will help me in establishing meaningful and therapeutic relationships with all my patients, irrespective of background and lived experience.
About my practice
As a primary care physician, I strive to be an educator, guide and advocate for members. My goal is to provide members with care based on evidence and current research, partnering with them as they navigate the complexities of both the medical system and their own medical needs. As an internist, I treat both acute and active diseases, as well as stress the importance of chronic disease management and preventive care. I maintain a strong passion for health advocacy and working with underrepresented/underserved communities, particularly the LGBTQ+ community. Regardless of my own passions and interests, I provide care for a wide variety of illnesses and medical conditions. My goal is to use my experience and training to ensure members achieve and maintain high quality of life.
How I thrive
I thrive by striving to live my life in balance. Self-care is a top priority for me, as it should be for all individuals. My friends and family are my foundations, and I spend any spare moment I can with them. In a group setting, I am always looking to explore new eateries, cities, and any local events that the Southern California region has to offer. In my personal time, I am always looking for new hobbies or experiences that will allow me to stretch the limits of my imagination, and physical and mental well-being (reading, running, crafting, trying to keep my plants alive). For me, thriving is working toward living each day like it’s my last, without regrets, with appreciation, and with cautious optimism.
My office
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My provider type
Physicians and SurgeonsMedical groups, plans, and locations
Southern California Permanente Medical Group
Plans accepted
- Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO)
- HMO
- Medi-Cal Managed Care
- Point-of-Service Plan (POS)
- Senior Advantage
West Los Angeles Medical Center
Contact information
- Advice/appointments/cancellations/messages
- 1-833-574-2273 (toll free)
- Information
- 1-833-574-2273 (toll free)
Notifications
- Provider offers telehealth services.
My training, certifications and licensing
Medical school
New York Institute of Technology Osteopathic SchoolBoard certification
Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal MedicineMedical training
Internship
Internal Medicine
Legacy Portland HospitalsJoined Permanente Medical Group
2025Active license information
License number
20A24096License type
Osteopathic Physician and SurgeonLicense issuing state
CALIFORNIANational Provider Identifier (NPI)
1831848431Cultural Competency Training (CCT)
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