Overview
James Chao is a Plastic Surgeon in Encinitas, California. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Breast Enlargement In Males, and Ganglion Cyst.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
499 N El Camino Real Ste C200, Encinitas, CA 92024
8901 Activity Rd, San Diego, CA 92126
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. James Chao
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James Chao?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James Chao by calling their office at 760-635-7800. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James Chao a top-rated expert for Rhizarthrosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James Chao is classified as an Experienced expert for Rhizarthrosis, 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. James Chao specialize in?
While Dr. James Chao is a Plastic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Rhizarthrosis, Breast Enlargement In Males, and Ganglion Cyst. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Plastic Surgery.
Does Dr. James Chao participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. James Chao has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Rhizarthrosis. You can view a list of Dr. James Chao's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. James Chao accept my insurance?
Dr. James Chao accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 760-635-7800 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
- Breast Enlargement In MalesDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Breast Enlargement In Males.
- Ganglion CystDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Ganglion Cyst.
- RhizarthrosisDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Rhizarthrosis.