Overview
Catherine Chao is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Fairfax, Virginia. Her top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Achalasia, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
3023 Hamaker Ct Ste 600, Fairfax, VA 22031
3300 Gallows Rd, Falls Church, VA 22042
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
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Catherine Chao
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Catherine Chao?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Catherine Chao by calling their office at 703-839-8760. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Catherine Chao a top-rated expert for Painful Swallowing?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Catherine Chao is classified as an Experienced expert for Painful Swallowing, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Catherine Chao specialize in?
While Dr. Catherine Chao is a Pediatric Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, and Achalasia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Catherine Chao participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Catherine Chao has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Painful Swallowing. You can view a list of Dr. Catherine Chao's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Catherine Chao accept my insurance?
Dr. Catherine Chao accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 703-839-8760 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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
- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- GastroschisisDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Gastroschisis.
- HerniaDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Hernia.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.