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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 Surgery Specialist in San Diego, CA.
Dr. David Chao, MD
4.2 (40 Ratings)
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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 Surgery Specialist in San Diego, CA.

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Dr. David Chao, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in San Diego, CA and has 30 years experience. They graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center and UC San Diego Medical Center. At present, Dr. Chao received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 40 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Chao accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Hip Tendinitis
Joint Pain
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Medial Epicondylitis
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Arthrocentesis
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
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
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Broken Arm
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Hip Sprain
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Dislocation
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacrum Disorders
Scoliosis
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
Wrist Fracture
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Heel Bone Spur Removal
Joint Drainage
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscectomy
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Steroid Injection
Trigger Point Injection

Insurance Accepted

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

Locations

  1. 1 Oasis MD
    8901 Activity Rd, San Diego, CA 92126
  2. 2 Faculty Physicians and Surgeons of Llusm
    27699 Jefferson Ave Ste 201, Temecula, CA 92590
  3. 3 Rancho Valley Orthopaedic Surgery Medical Clinic Inc
    29373 Rancho California Rd, Temecula, CA 92591
  4. 4 Mark C. Nelson MD Inc.
    5471 Kearny Villa Rd Ste 200, San Diego, CA 92123

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center

    1798 N Garey Ave, Pomona, CA

  • UC San Diego Medical Center

    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA