Wenli Gao, MD
Gastrointestinal Medical OncologyMedical OncologyBreast Medical Oncology
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult 18-65
- Older Adult >65
Languages
- Chinese - Mandarin
- English
Gender
FemaleHospital Affiliations
- Nuvance Health - New Milford Hospital
- Nuvance Health - Danbury Hospital
About Wenli Gao
Professional Statement
Get To Know Me
I prioritize patient care first. I emphasize quality of care.
What is the most important thing your patients should expect from their professional relationship with you? What do you expect from them?
Trust and good communication is fundamental.
How do you spend your personal time when you're not caring for patients?
I love to take a walk with my family.
Why did you choose your specialty and what is its greatest reward?
Cancer treatment has been revolutionized. I enjoy working in this new era of cancer care to see patients living productive lives in our community.
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Louisiana State University School of Medicine, Internal Medicine, Hematology & Oncology, 2016
- Residency: New York Presbyterian-Lower Manhattan Hospital, Internal Medicine, 2013
- Internship: New York Presbyterian-Lower Manhattan Hospital, Internal Medicine, 2011
- Graduate: University of Montreal, 2002
- Residency: Peking University, Internal Medicine, 1995
- Medical School: Peking University Health Science Center, 1993
Board Certifications
- Hematology: American Board of Internal Medicine
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine
- Medical Oncology: American Board of Internal Medicine
Locations
- Nuvance Health Medical Practice - Hematology/Oncology Danbury
- 95 Locust Avenue, Danbury, CT 06810
- Get Directions
- phone: 203-739-7029
- Nuvance Health Medical Practice - Hematology/Oncology New Milford
- 21 Elm Street, New Milford, CT 06776
- Get Directions
- phone: 860-210-5300
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem BlueCross Blue Shield Connecticut
- Centivo
- Cigna
- ConnectiCare
- Consumer Health Network
- Coventry-Aetna
- MagnaCare
- Medicaid Connecticut
- Medicare Connecticut
- Medicare Railroad
- Multiplan Inc
- Northwell Direct
- Oxford Health Plans
- Tricare Humana Military
- United Healthcare
- US Family Health Plan
- Wellcare
Ratings & Reviews
4.7 out of 5
198 ratings, 11 reviewsProvider star ratings are calculated using patient responses to the provider care questions in our patient experience survey. Below you can see the provider’s star rating and the number of his or her patients who have provided feedback. Ratings depicted represent those clinicians that have at least 30 completed surveys on a rolling 12 month basis.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2025
Dr. Gao puts me at ease and I feel I'm in excellent hands with her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2025
Dr. Gao takes the time to listen to me and answer all my questions, she is very professional and friendly and warm at the same time. I think she is extremely knowledgeable and I am happy to have her as my oncologist
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/8/2025
Dr, Gao provided clear explanation of my concerns and offered to see me before my next appointment if I felt that that was necessary.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2025
My only negative is she is never on time
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2025
She explained thoroughly. My only issue is that I went there for blood test and now I have to go back a second time for the blood test because no one got approval from the insurance company before wasting my time on the first visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2025
Dr. Gao is a excellent doctor who will explain everything until you understand it. I feel very comfortable and have high confidence in Dr. Gao.0
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/29/2025
Dr Gao is extraordinary in involving the patient in her decision making.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/14/2025
Always spends a lot.of time with me. Always addresses my concerns. I always enjoy our encounters.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/31/2025
Thoughtful caring and considerate
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/14/2025
Listens well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2025
very concerned that I make all necessary appointments