James Chao, MD

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Orthopaedic Surgery, Surgery of the Hand
James Chao, MD
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499 El Camino Real Suite #C-200
Encinitas, CA 92024
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844-627-4763
8901 Activity Road
San Diego, CA 92126
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844-627-4763
27699 Jefferson Ave
Suite 201
Temecula, CA 92590
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844-627-4763

Expertise

Facial Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeryPlastic SurgeryPlastic Surgery of the Hand

Hospital Affiliations

Languages

  • Chinese
  • English

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

Residencies

New York University, Plastic Surgery, 1998New York University Medical Center, General Surgery, 1996

Fellowships

New York University, Plastic Surgery of the Hand, 1999

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