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Dr. David Chao, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 60
Dr. David Chao, MD
4.2 (40 Ratings)
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Dr. David Chao, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in San Diego, CA.
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Dr. David Chao, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 60
San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience
Dr. David Chao, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in San Diego, CA.

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Dr. Chao graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. David Chao, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in San Diego, CA and has 30 years experience. Dr. Chao currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center, Scripps Green Hospital and UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center. Dr. Chao has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain, Meniscus Tear and Knee Ligament Tears among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Chao received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 40 times. Dr. Chao's office accepts new patients. Dr. Chao accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Meniscus Tear
Knee Ligament Tears
Joint Pain
Meniscus Tear
Knee Ligament Tears
Joint Pain
Meniscus Tear
Knee Ligament Tears
Internal Derangement of Knee
Wrist Fracture
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Baker’s Cyst
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondromalacia
Coccygeal Pain
Elbow Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Medial Epicondylitis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacrum Disorders
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis
Trigger Finger
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Arthrocentesis
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscectomy
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Back Pain
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
De Quervain's Disease
Elbow Bursitis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot And Ankle Osteophyte
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Limb Pain
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Scoliosis
Shoulder Fracture
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tenosynovitis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
ACL Surgery
Ankle Arthroscopy
Carpal Tunnel Release
De Quervain's Release
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Heel Bone Spur Removal
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Separated Shoulder Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Steroid Injection
Trigger Finger Release
Trigger Point Injection
Ulnar Nerve Transposition

Insurance Accepted

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  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Medica Choice
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
    Choice Plus POS
  • Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Savings Plus of CA EPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Open Choice PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
    National POS
    Choice POS

Locations

  1. 1 Oasis MD
    8901 Activity Rd, San Diego, CA 92126
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 571-0606
  2. 2 Rancho Valley Orthopaedic Surgery Medical Clinic Inc
    29373 Rancho California Rd, Temecula, CA 92591
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (844) 627-4763
  3. 3 Faculty Physicians and Surgeons of Llusm
    27699 Jefferson Ave Ste 201, Temecula, CA 92590
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (844) 627-4763
  4. 4 Mark C. Nelson MD Inc.
    5471 Kearny Villa Rd Ste 200, San Diego, CA 92123
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 571-0606

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Chao
4.2
Based on 40 Reviews
5 Stars (31)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (8)

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Dec 02, 2022
I forgot to ask a couple of questions when I was at my appointment 1. when can I return to the gym? 2. am I able yet to roll on my surgery side when sleeping?
— Dec 02, 2022
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
    1994
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. David Chao, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Chao's profile.

Dr. Chao frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain, Meniscus Tear and Knee Ligament Tears. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. David Chao, MD is affiliated with Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center, Scripps Green Hospital and UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center

    1798 N Garey Ave, Pomona, CA

  • Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA

  • UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center

    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA