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Dr. Charlene Chao, MD

General Surgery* Age 53
Dr. Charlene Chao, MD
3.5 (11 Ratings)

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Dr. Charlene Chao, MD is a General Surgeon in Brooklyn, NY.
Dr. Charlene Chao, MD
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Dr. Charlene Chao, MD

General Surgery* Age 53
Brooklyn, NY
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Charlene Chao, MD is a General Surgeon in Brooklyn, NY.

About

Dr. Chao graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine in 2001 and completed a residency at Geisinger Health System.Dr. Charlene Chao, MD is a General Surgeon in Brooklyn, NY and has 23 years experience. Dr. Chao currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital and Brookdale Hospital Medical Center. Dr. Chao has experience treating conditions like Gallstones and Cholecystitis and Gallstones among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Chao received an average rating of 3.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Dr. Chao's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Chao accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Compare Dr. Chao with our nearby General Surgeons at Newyork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
These providers are on the medical staff of Newyork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
These providers are on the medical staff of Newyork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital.
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Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Gallstones
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Gallstones
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Abdominal Pain
Appendicitis
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Constipation
Hemorrhoids
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Lipomas
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Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Excision of Breast Tumor
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wound Repair
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bowel Strangulation
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Klinefelter Syndrome
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Tonsillitis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Bile Duct Procedure
Biopsy of Breast
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Breast Reconstruction
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagomyotomy
Esophagomyotomy with Robotic Assist
Excision of Bile Duct Tumor
Excision of Parotid, Sublingual, or Submandibular Gland
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastrotomy
Gynecomastia Repair
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Laparotomy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Non Invasive Mechanical Ventilatn Robotic Assist
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Pelvic Exenteration (For: Gynecologic, Urinary, or Colorectal Malignancy)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Skin Grafts
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Total Splenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Tracheal Surgery
Trigger Point Injection
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Varicose Vein Procedure
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Card PPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
    Empire (Select Network)-NY POS
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  • Select
  • Curative EPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    802 64th St, Brooklyn, NY 11220
  2. 2 Office
    530 1st Ave Ste 6C, New York, NY 10016
  3. 3 Brookdale Hospital Medical Center
    1 Brookdale Plz, Brooklyn, NY 11212
  4. 4 Brookdale Hospital Medical Center
    1 Brookdale Plz, Brooklyn, NY 11212

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3.5
Based on 11 Reviews
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1 Star (4)

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Patient Reviews
Jan 24, 2022
Amazing before surgery and after, she is one of a kind. The best surgeon and thorough. I have made many referrals to friends and faintly Denice the procedure. I honored to vouch for Dr.Chao, she is always available and she has a beautiful staff. Dr. Chao is masterful and has the most skillful hands.
Miss Tie — Jan 24, 2022
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine
    2001
Medical Education

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Geisinger Health System
    2006
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Charlene Chao, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Chao's profile.

Dr. Chao frequently treats the following conditions: Gallstones and Cholecystitis and Gallstones. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Charlene Chao, MD is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital and Brookdale Hospital Medical Center.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Newyork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital

    506 6th St, Brooklyn, NY

  • Brookdale Hospital Medical Center

    1 Brookdale Plz, Brooklyn, NY