Overview
Catherine Chao is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fairfax, Virginia.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Achalasia, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.
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Locations
3023 Hamaker Ct, 600, Fairfax, VA 22031
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Chao has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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 S. Chao
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Catherine S. Chao?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Catherine S. Chao by calling their office at 703-876-2788. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Catherine S. Chao a top-rated expert for Swallowing Difficulty?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Catherine S. Chao is classified as an Experienced expert for Swallowing Difficulty, 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 S. Chao specialize in?
While Dr. Catherine S. Chao is a Pediatric Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, and Achalasia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Catherine S. Chao participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Catherine S. Chao has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Swallowing Difficulty. You can view a list of Dr. Catherine S. 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 S. Chao accept my insurance?
Dr. Catherine S. Chao accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 703-876-2788 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- 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.