Overview
Daniel Chao is an Ophthalmologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Chao is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Geographic Atrophy, and Vitrectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 61 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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9415 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Daniel Chao
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Daniel Chao?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Daniel Chao by calling their office at 858-434-6290. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Daniel Chao a top-rated expert for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Daniel Chao is classified as an Advanced expert for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), 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. Daniel Chao specialize in?
While Dr. Daniel Chao is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Diabetic Retinopathy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Daniel Chao participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Daniel Chao has published 61 articles and abstracts on conditions like Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). You can view a list of Dr. Daniel Chao's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
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
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Chao isAdvanced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- Geographic AtrophyDr. Chao isAdvanced. Learn about Geographic Atrophy.
- Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
- VitrectomyDr. Chao isAdvanced. Learn about Vitrectomy.
- Experienced
- Choroid Plexus CarcinomaDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.
- Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)Dr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Macular Edema (DME).
- EndophthalmitisDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Endophthalmitis.
- Melanoma of the EyeDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Melanoma of the Eye.
- NearsightednessDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Nearsightedness.
- NeuroretinitisDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Neuroretinitis.