Dr. Lawrence C. Chao, MD

Ophthalmologist

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Dr. Chao practices Ophthalmology in Irvine, California.

Physician Profile for Dr. Lawrence C. Chao, MD

Address:: 2500 Alton Parkway; Irvine, CA 92606

Personal Facts

Personal Facts:: Accepting New Patients: Yes; Male; Years Since Graduation: 20; Physician Website: http://www.chaovision.com
: HealthGrades Recognized Doctors are board certified in the specialty they practice; have never had their license restricted or revoked; are free of state or federal disciplinary actions; and are free of any malpractice claims.
Professional Appointments:: Chao Vision Institute, Medical Director, Summer 2006-Present; University of California, Department of Ophthalmology, Associate Professor 2004-2006; University of California, Department of Ophthalmology, Assistant Professor 1998-2004; University of California, Gottschalk Plaza Ophthalmology Clinic, Medical Director 2002-2006; University of California, Associate Director for Refractive Surgery 2001-2006; University of California, Westminster Eye Clinic, Director 2002-2005; University of California, Beckman Laser Institute and Medical Clinic, Associate Director for Refractive Surgery 1998-2000
Professional Interests:: Refractive Surgery, Cataract, Multifocal Lens, Accomodative Lens, Wavefront, Implantable Contact Lens, LASIK

Patient / Medical Philosophy: The ART of CARE - CHAO VISION INSTITUTE is founded on commitment to exceptional care and excellent results. Our facility will appeal to the most discerning eye with the artful blend of medicine, technology & uncompromising care.

The SCIENCE of SIGHT - Dr. Lawrence C. Chao, M.D. provides university level expertise in the field of small incision cataract surgery, new technology multifocal IOL implants, corneal transplantation, & refractive vision corrective surgery such as LASIK and custom LASIK.

The SPIRIT of COLLABORATION - To ensure continuity, CHAO VISION INSTITUTE will work closely with you & your optometrist and/or ophthalmologist to fulfill your total eye care needs.

Experience / Training

Specialty:: Ophthalmology; (HealthGrades has verified that Dr. Lawrence C. Chao, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology); Information from ABMS® is proprietary data maintained in a copyrighted database compilation owned by the American Board of Medical Specialties®. © Copyright 2009 American Board of Medical Specialties. All rights reserved.

Medical School:: Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA 1993
Internship:: St Mary's Medical Center
San Francisco, CA 1994
Residency:: St. Vincent's Medical Center
New York, NY 1997
Fellowship:: University Of Californiairvine Medical Center
Orange, CA 1998
Undergraduate School:: Washington University
St. Louis, MO 1988

Disciplinary Actions: HealthGrades has examined disciplinary actions within the last five years from the Office of Inspector General and 50 state medical boards.
HealthGrades could not detect any disciplinary actions for Dr. Lawrence C. Chao, MD as of 07/10/2009.
Note: HealthGrades reports on state and federal disciplinary actions (if any) from the previous five years.

Malpractice History: HealthGrades did not find any closed malpractice claims for Dr. Lawrence C. Chao, MD in the states of California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Dakota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, or West Virginia. Learn More

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