Overview
Stephanie Chao is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California.
Dr. Chao is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pectus Excavatum, Pectus Carinatum, Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung, Gastrostomy, and Gastric Bypass.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 76 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Chao is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
777 Welch Rd Ste J, Palo Alto, CA 94304
300 Pasteur Dr Bldg M116, Stanford, CA 94305
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. Stephanie D. Chao
Is Dr. Stephanie D. Chao a top-rated expert for Pectus Excavatum?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Stephanie D. Chao is classified as an Elite expert for Pectus Excavatum, 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. Stephanie D. Chao specialize in?
While Dr. Stephanie D. Chao is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Pectus Excavatum, Pectus Carinatum, and Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Stephanie D. Chao participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Stephanie D. Chao has published 76 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pectus Excavatum. You can view a list of Dr. Stephanie D. Chao's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Stephanie D. Chao accept my insurance?
Dr. Stephanie D. Chao accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly 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
- Elite
- Pectus ExcavatumDr. Chao isElite. Learn about Pectus Excavatum.
- Distinguished
- Pectus CarinatumDr. Chao isDistinguished. Learn about Pectus Carinatum.
- Advanced
- Atresia of Small IntestineDr. Chao isAdvanced. Learn about Atresia of Small Intestine.
- Bile Duct CystsDr. Chao isAdvanced. Learn about Bile Duct Cysts.
- Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung
- Donnai-Barrow SyndromeDr. Chao isAdvanced. Learn about Donnai-Barrow Syndrome.
- Duodenal AtresiaDr. Chao isAdvanced. Learn about Duodenal Atresia.
- Fryns SyndromeDr. Chao isAdvanced. Learn about Fryns Syndrome.
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Chao isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- Infantile Pyloric StenosisDr. Chao isAdvanced. Learn about Infantile Pyloric Stenosis.
- OmphaloceleDr. Chao isAdvanced. Learn about Omphalocele.
- Omphalomesenteric CystDr. Chao isAdvanced. Learn about Omphalomesenteric Cyst.
- Pulmonary SequestrationDr. Chao isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Sequestration.
- Retroperitoneal InflammationDr. Chao isAdvanced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Inflammation.
- Total Intestinal Aganglionosis
- Tracheoesophageal FistulaDr. Chao isAdvanced. Learn about Tracheoesophageal Fistula.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Amniotic Band SyndromeDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Amniotic Band Syndrome.
- AppendicitisDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Appendicitis.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Biliary AtresiaDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Atresia.
- Breast LumpDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Breast Lump.
- CellulitisDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Collapsed LungDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- Congenital AthymiaDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Athymia.
- CostochondritisDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Costochondritis.
- Dextrocardia with Situs InversusDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Dextrocardia with Situs Inversus.
- Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- EndoscopyDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Esophageal AtresiaDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Atresia.
- Esophageal Atresia Coloboma TalipesDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Atresia Coloboma Talipes.
- FibroadenomaDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Fibroadenoma.
- Fibrosing MediastinitisDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Fibrosing Mediastinitis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Gallstones.
- GanglioneuromaDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Ganglioneuroma.
- GastrectomyDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Gastric BypassDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Gastric Bypass.
- Gastrointestinal PerforationDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Perforation.
- GastroschisisDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Gastroschisis.
- GastrostomyDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Giant Mammary HamartomaDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Giant Mammary Hamartoma.
- Granulomatous HypophysitisDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Granulomatous Hypophysitis.
- HepatoblastomaDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Hepatoblastoma.
- Hereditary SpherocytosisDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Spherocytosis.
- HerniaDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Hernia.
- Hirschsprung DiseaseDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Hirschsprung Disease.
- Infantile PneumothoraxDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Infantile Pneumothorax.
- Intraductal PapillomaDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Intraductal Papilloma.
- Iridogoniodysgenesis Type 1Dr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Iridogoniodysgenesis Type 1.
- Li-Fraumeni SyndromeDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Li-Fraumeni Syndrome.
- LiposarcomaDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Liposarcoma.
- Lump in the AbdomenDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Lump in the Abdomen.
- Lymphomatoid GranulomatosisDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Lymphomatoid Granulomatosis.
- Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
- Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)Dr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS).
- Multiple Pterygium SyndromeDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Multiple Pterygium Syndrome.
- Multiple Pterygium Syndrome X Linked
- Musculocontractural Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (mcEDS)
- Myocardial ContusionDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Myocardial Contusion.
- Myxoid LiposarcomaDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Myxoid Liposarcoma.
- NecrosisDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Necrotizing GranulomaDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Necrotizing Granuloma.
- ObesityDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Obesity.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- Pancreatic PseudocystDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatic Pseudocyst.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- Pharyngomaxillary Space AbscessDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Pharyngomaxillary Space Abscess.
- PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth SpectrumDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum.
- Pilonidal Sinus DiseaseDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Pilonidal Sinus Disease.
- Poland SyndromeDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Poland Syndrome.
- Popliteal Pterygium SyndromeDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Popliteal Pterygium Syndrome.
- Situs InversusDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Situs Inversus.
- ThrombophlebitisDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Thrombophlebitis.
- Umbilical HerniaDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Umbilical Hernia.
- Undescended TesticleDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Undescended Testicle.
- Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)Dr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD).