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Dr. Wen Chao, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 61
Dr. Wen Chao, MD
3.6 (33 Ratings)
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Dr. Wen Chao, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Philadelphia, PA.
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Dr. Wen Chao, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 61
Philadelphia, PA
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34 years of experience
Dr. Wen Chao, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Philadelphia, PA.

About

Dr. Chao graduated from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College. Dr. Wen Chao, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Philadelphia, PA and has 34 years experience. Dr. Chao currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Hospital, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. Dr. Chao has experience treating conditions like Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement and Limb Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Chao received an average rating of 3.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 33 times. Dr. Chao's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Chao also speaks Chinese. Dr. Chao is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Limb Pain
Bunion Surgery
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Limb Pain
Bunion Surgery
Bunionette
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Hammer Toe Repair
Avascular Necrosis
Bunion
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Foot Fracture
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Achilles Tendinitis
Achilles Tendon Contracture
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Bone Cancer
Difficulty With Walking
Fibular Fracture
Foot And Ankle Osteophyte
Foot Sprain
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Hammer Toe
Heel Spur
Joint Pain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Low Back Pain
Morton's Neuroma
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Plantar Fasciitis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sever's Disease
Stress Fracture of Foot
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Tenosynovitis
Tibial Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Bunionette Surgery
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Peripheral Nerve Block
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Arthritis of the Elbow
Back Pain
Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Gout
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Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Knee Dislocation
Knee Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Lupus
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Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Ankle Foot
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spina Bifida
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Trigger Finger
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
Achilles Tenotomy
Ankle Arthroscopy
Excision of Ganglion
Foot and Ankle Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Dislocation Treatment
Foot Dislocation Treatment Open
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Heel Bone Spur Removal
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Trigger Finger Release
Trigger Point Injection
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Card PPO
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Amerihealth
  • Medicaid
  • Blue Choice Advantage
  • Curative PPO
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  • Cigna
  • United Healthcare
  • Medicare
  • QualCare PPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Humana
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • Capital Blue Cross

Locations

  1. 1 PA Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgeons
    230 W Washington Sq Fl 5, Philadelphia, PA 19106
  2. 2 Clinical Health Care Associates of New Jersey PC
    1865 Marlton Pike E, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Chao
3.6
Based on 33 Reviews
5 Stars (19)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (2)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (9)

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Patient Reviews
Mar 23, 2019
Great Doctor... After 2 failed surgeries by another doctor, that totally messed up my foot... Dr. Chao went in and corrected all the issues and damage done before... I am PAIN FREE for the 1st time in years!!! Thanks to Dr. Chao, I will be able to do the Broad Street Run this year.
— Mar 23, 2019
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Languages Spoken
Chinese
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College
    1990
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
    1991
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Hospital Spl Surgery
    1996
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Wen Chao, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Chao's profile.

Dr. Chao frequently treats the following conditions: Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement and Limb Pain. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Wen Chao, MD is affiliated with Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Hospital, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

    3400 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA

  • Pennsylvania Hospital

    800 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA

  • Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

    51 N 39th St, Philadelphia, PA

  • Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital

    1600 Haddon Ave, Camden, NJ