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Dr. Stephanie Chao, MD

General Surgery* Age 44
Dr. Stephanie Chao, MD
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Dr. Stephanie Chao, MD is a General Surgeon in Palo Alto, CA.
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Dr. Stephanie Chao, MD

General Surgery* Age 44
Palo Alto, CA
Accepting new patients
20 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Stephanie Chao, MD is a General Surgeon in Palo Alto, CA.

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Dr. Chao graduated from University of Texas of Houston in 2004 and completed a residency at Physician's Medical Center - Carraway - Bap.Dr. Stephanie Chao, MD is a General Surgeon in Palo Alto, CA and has 20 years experience. Dr. Chao currently practices at Pediatric General Surgery and are affiliated with Good Samaritan Hospital. Dr. Chao's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Chao also speaks Mandarin and Spanish. Dr. Chao is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Adrenalectomy
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Orchiectomy
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Pyloromyotomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Skin Grafts
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Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Stomach Surgery
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Tracheal Surgery
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Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
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Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

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Locations

  1. 1 Pediatric General Surgery
    777 Welch Rd Ste J, Palo Alto, CA 94304
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 723-6439
  2. 2 Department of Surgery - Pediatric Surgery
    300 Pasteur Dr Bldg M116, Stanford, CA 94305
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Languages Spoken
Mandarin
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas of Houston
    2004
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Pediatric Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Texas of Houston
    2005
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Physician's Medical Center - Carraway - Bap
    2010
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Stephanie Chao, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Chao's profile.

Dr. Stephanie Chao, MD is affiliated with Good Samaritan Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Stephanie Chao, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Pediatric Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Good Samaritan Hospital

    2425 Samaritan Dr, San Jose, CA