Yvonne L. Chao
Expertise in
9
conditions
Expertise in
9
conditions
5115 Centre Avenue, Hillman Cancer Center, 2nd Floor, 
Pittsburgh, PA 

Overview

Yvonne Chao, MD, PhD, specializes in hematology oncology and is board-certified in internal medicine and medical oncology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She is affiliated with UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Presbyterian and UPMC Shadyside. She completed her medical degree and residency at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, along with a fellowship at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Dr. Chao is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma, and Lung Adenocarcinoma.

Dr. Chao is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Institution

University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine

Residency

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Specialties

Hematology Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in NC

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine
American Board Of Internal Medicine

Fellowships

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Hospital Affiliations

Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Locations

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
5115 Centre Avenue, Hillman Cancer Center, 2nd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15232

Clinical Research

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What conditions does Dr. Yvonne L. Chao specialize in?

While Dr. Yvonne L. Chao is a Hematology Oncology, they have specific expertise in Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology Oncology.

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Yes. Dr. Yvonne L. Chao has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lung Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Yvonne L. Chao's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Yvonne L. Chao accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-530-6381 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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