Overview
A native of Dallas, Texas, Dr. Chao joined Peachtree Orthopedics in 2013. He specializes in disorders of the foot and ankle.
Dr. Chao graduated magna cum laude from Rice University in Houston with a BA in Biochemistry and Cell Biology in 2003. While at Rice Univeristy, he played club lacrosse and was inducted into the academic honor society Phi Beta Kappa. He completed medical school at the University of Texas Southwestern, where he received the T-35 Institutional Research Grant and was inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha. He stayed in Dallas to complete his orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Texas Southwestern and Parkland Memorial Hospital, one of the busiest trauma hospitals in the nation.
Dr. Chao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenosynovitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteochondroma, Tendinitis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, and Osteotomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
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Locations
3870 Pleasant Hill Road, Suite 1, Duluth, GA 30096
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
1 Clinical Trials
Piedmont Physicians Orthopedic Surgery Jasper
Dr. Flint earned his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine. He completed internships in internal medicine and general surgery, and a residency in orthopaedic surgery at Emory University affiliated hospitals in Atlanta. He is board certified in orthopaedic surgery and is active in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Flint practiced for 18 years at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, where he was chief of surgery for 15 years and the medical director of physical therapy. Dr. Flint is a native of Cherokee County. He graduated valedictorian from Cherokee High School and Phi Beta Kappa from Emory University with highest honors.When not working he enjoys woodworking, music and outdoor sports. Dr. Flint is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Flint is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenosynovitis. His top areas of expertise are Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Fasciotomy.
Atlanta Bone And Joint
Jeff Traub is an Orthopedics provider in Decatur, Georgia. Dr. Traub is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenosynovitis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Osteoarthritis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Traub is currently accepting new patients.
Pinnacle Orthopaedics And Sports Medicine Specialists LLC
Richard Burris is an Orthopedics provider in Dallas, Georgia. Dr. Burris is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenosynovitis. His top areas of expertise are Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Osteoarthritis. Dr. Burris is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- OsteochondromaDr. Chao isAdvanced. Learn about Osteochondroma.
- Experienced
- Achilles Tendon RuptureDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Achilles Tendon Rupture.
- BursitisDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Flat FeetDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Flat Feet.
- Hammer ToeDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Hammer Toe.
- Morton NeuromaDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Morton Neuroma.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.