James Chao, MD
Expertise
- Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
- Plastic Surgery
- Plastic Surgery of the Hand
Hospital Affiliations
Languages
- Chinese, English
Specialties
- Plastic Surgery
Biography
Dr. James Chao is fellowship-trained in hand and microvascular surgery. He specializes in hand and upper extremity surgery, as well as cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, reconstructive breast surgery and body contour surgery. He is also committed to developing new plastic surgery technologies.
Dr. Chao is a former professor of surgery in the Division of Plastic Surgery at UC San Diego from 2004-2012.
Board Certifications
- American Board of Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, 2001
Medical Education
- New York University School of Medicine, MD, 1993
- University of Miami School of Medicine, 1990
Residencies
- Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital, Plastic Surgery, 1998
- New York University/Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, 1998
- New York University Medical Center, General Surgery, 1996
Fellowships
- New York University/Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery of the Hand, 1999