James Chao, MD

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About This Physician

Gender Male
Type of Specialist Plastic Surgeon
Special Expertise
  • Body Contouring
  • Cosmetic Surgery-Breast
  • Hand Reconstruction
  • Microsurgery
Admitting Hospital(s) UC San Diego Medical Center
Nationally Ranked in 4 Specialties
High performing in 10 Specialties
Board Certification(s)
Latest Certification Date(s)
Plastic Surgery
2011
Obtained Medical Degree From New York University
1993
Residency(ies)
Surgery
NYU Med Ctr
New York, NY
1993 - 1996
Plastic Surgery
NYU Med Ctr
New York, NY
1996 - 1998
Fellowship(s)
Hand Surgery
NYU Med Ctr
New York, NY
1998 - 1999
Faculty Appointment
Prof
Surgery
UCSD

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