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Dr. Tom Chao, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 43
Dr. Tom Chao, MD
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Dr. Tom Chao, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Bakersfield, CA.
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Dr. Tom Chao, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 43
Bakersfield, CA
Accepting new patients
15 years of experience
Dr. Tom Chao, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Bakersfield, CA.

About

Dr. Chao graduated from University of California at San Diego. Dr. Tom Chao, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Bakersfield, CA and has 15 years experience. Dr. Chao currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Los Alamitos Medical Center. Dr. Chao has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Chao received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Chao's office accepts new patients. Dr. Chao is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Steroid Injection
Humerus Fracture
Joint Pain
Steroid Injection
Humerus Fracture
Joint Pain
Steroid Injection
Humerus Fracture
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Hip Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Tenosynovitis
Tibial Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscectomy
Peripheral Nerve Block
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Somatic Nerve Block
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Neck
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Coccyx Fracture
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Stress Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Herniated Disc
Hip Impingement
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Medial Epicondylitis
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Sprain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Plantar Fasciitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Osteophyte
Snapping Hip
Spina Bifida
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Sternum Fracture
Systemic Chondromalacia
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Torticollis
Trigger Finger
Whiplash
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Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Ankle Arthroscopy
Bursal Drainage
Carpal Tunnel Release
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Dislocation Open Reduction
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Replacement
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Arthroscopy
Hip Impingement Procedure
Hip Labral Repair
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement
Lateral Retinaculum Patella Release
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Partial Shoulder Replacement
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Separated Shoulder Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Replacement Revision
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Total Shoulder Replacement
Trigger Finger Release
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wound Repair

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Locations

  1. 1 Charles J Wrobel MD Inc
    9300 Stockdale Hwy Ste 300, Bakersfield, CA 93311
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (661) 664-2200
  2. 2 Office
    3490 Linden Ave Ste 2, Long Beach, CA 90807
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (949) 491-9991
  3. 3 Socal Medical Specialist Medical Corporation
    3851 Katella Ave Ste 150, Los Alamitos, CA 90720
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (562) 314-1400
  4. 4 Renewfrp Physical Therapy PC
    441 Old Newport Blvd, Newport Beach, CA 92663
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (949) 491-9991

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3.7
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Oct 30, 2020
So good at helping me understand about my surgery
Mary — Oct 30, 2020
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of California at San Diego
    2009
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Tom Chao, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Chao's profile.

Dr. Tom Chao, MD is affiliated with Los Alamitos Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Tom Chao, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Los Alamitos Medical Center

    3751 Katella Ave, Los Alamitos, CA