Overview
Tom Chao is an Orthopedics specialist and a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Bakersfield, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years.
Dr. Chao is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, Pyomyositis, and Hip Replacement.
Dr. Chao is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Chao is currently accepting new patients.
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- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
9330 Stockdale Hwy, Ste 400, Bakersfield, CA 93311
3851 Katella Ave, Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Tom Chao
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Tom Chao?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Tom Chao by calling their office at 661-664-2200. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Tom Chao a top-rated expert for Osteoarthritis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Tom Chao is classified as an Advanced expert for Osteoarthritis, 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. Tom Chao specialize in?
While Dr. Tom Chao is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, and Tendinitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Tom Chao accept my insurance?
Dr. Tom Chao accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 661-664-2200 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.
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- OsteoarthritisDr. Chao isAdvanced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
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- Achilles Tendon RuptureDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Achilles Tendon Rupture.
- ArthritisDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Arthritis.
- Baker CystDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Baker Cyst.
- BursitisDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
- Frozen ShoulderDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Frozen Shoulder.
- Hip ReplacementDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- Kienbock's DiseaseDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Kienbock's Disease.
- PyomyositisDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Pyomyositis.
- Synovial OsteochondromatosisDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Synovial Osteochondromatosis.
- TendinitisDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- Tennis ElbowDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Tennis Elbow.
- TenosynovitisDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.