Overview
Dr. David Chao earned his medical degree from the John A. Burns School of Medicine at the University of Hawaii in Honolulu and completed his internship, residency and fellowship training at Los Angeles County-University of Southern California Medical Center. Dr. Chao, who speaks Chinese, has been in practice since 1988. He is board certified in pulmonology, sleep medicine and critical care medicine. His primary clinical interests are chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD, a condition involving constriction of the airways and difficulty or discomfort in breathing), asthma, pulmonary hypertension, sleep apnea, parasomnia, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary infections and thromboembolic disease. Prior to practicing in Houston, Dr. Chao was an assistant clinical professor at the University of California-Los Angeles School of Medicine and the University of Southern California School of Medicine. He also served as director of the Sleep Medicine Lab, intensive care unit and respiratory care unit at Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Patients describe Dr. Chao as very knowledgeable and attentive. They value his thoroughness, friendliness and kindness, as well as his ability to answer questions and explain conditions.
Dr. Chao is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.
Dr. Chao is currently accepting new patients.
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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.
Baylor College Of Medicine - Pulmonary
Ivan Rosas, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Ivan Rosas specializes in Pulmonary Disease and works at BCM - Faculty Group Practice. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-2400. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Rosas is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Fibrosis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Rosas is currently accepting new patients.
Dileep Puppala is a Sleep Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. He has been practicing medicine for over 32 years. Dr. Puppala is highly rated in 47 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Emphysema, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Bullae, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Puppala is currently accepting new patients.
Houston Methodist Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Specialists
Sandeep Sahay is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Sahay is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Lung Transplant, and Embolectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. David Chao
How do I make an appointment with Dr. David Chao?
You can book an appointment with Dr. David Chao by calling their office at 281-341-3036. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. David Chao a top-rated expert for Pneumonia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. David Chao is classified as an Advanced expert for Pneumonia, 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. David Chao specialize in?
While Dr. David Chao is a Pulmonary Medicine, they have specific expertise in Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Atypical Pneumonia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pulmonary Medicine.
Does Dr. David Chao accept my insurance?
Dr. David Chao accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 281-341-3036 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Atypical PneumoniaDr. Chao isAdvanced. Learn about Atypical Pneumonia.
- BronchiectasisDr. Chao isAdvanced. Learn about Bronchiectasis.
- Chronic CoughDr. Chao isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Cough.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- GastrostomyDr. Chao isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Hospital-Acquired PneumoniaDr. Chao isAdvanced. Learn about Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.
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- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- AsthmaDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Asthma.
- Asthma in ChildrenDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Asthma in Children.
- Bronchiolitis ObliteransDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Bronchiolitis Obliterans.
- BronchitisDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Bronchitis.
- Bronchogenic CystDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Bronchogenic Cyst.