Dr. Stephanie Chao, MD is a general surgery specialist in Palo Alto, CA and has been practicing for 13 years. She specializes in general surgery.

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(408) 673-9136

Dr. Chao accepts the following insurance:

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Background Check

No malpractice claims found for California
No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data
No board actions found for the years we collect data
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Dr. Chao's Top Procedures and Conditions

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Gastrointestinal Diseases
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Dr. Chao treats Gastrointestinal Diseases more than 25% of her peers

Dr. Chao treats this condition more than 25% of her peers

Abdominal Disorders
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Dr. Chao treats Abdominal Disorders more than 8% of her peers

Dr. Chao treats this condition more than 8% of her peers

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Dr. Chao's conditions and procedures:

  • Abdominal Disorders
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Achalasia
  • Anorectal Malformations
  • Appendectomy, Laparoscopic
  • Appendicitis
  • Benign Tumor
  • Cancer
  • Cholecystitis and Gallstones
  • Choledochal Cyst
  • Cholelithiasis
  • Congenital Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation
  • Constipation
  • Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair, Open
  • Diaphragmatic Hernia, Congenital
  • Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
  • Esophageal Atresia With Tracheoesophageal Fistula
  • Esophageal Diseases
  • Excision of Skin Lesion
  • Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
  • Fracture
  • Gallbladder Removal
  • Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Laparoscopic
  • Gallbladder Surgery
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Gastrointestinal Diseases
  • Gastrointestinal Surgery
  • Gastrointestinal Surgery, Laproscopic
  • Gastroschisis
  • Gynecologic Cancer
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hernia
  • Hernia Repair
  • Hidradenitis
  • Hirschsprung's Disease
  • Hyperparathyroidism
  • Inguinal Hernia
  • Inguinal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
  • Intestinal Atresia
  • Intestinal Obstruction
  • Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
  • Kidney Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy
  • Laparoscopic Anorectal Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Colon Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hernia Repair With Robotic Assistance
  • Laparoscopic Rectal Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
  • Lung Surgery
  • Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
  • Malrotation
  • Obesity
  • Pectus Excavatum
  • Pediatric Tumor
  • Percutaneous Edoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
  • Port Placements or Replacements
  • Pulmonary Disease
  • Renal Transplant and Nephrectomy
  • Soft Tissue Sarcoma
  • Splenectomy
  • Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
  • Stomach Diseases
  • Stomach Surgery
  • Thrombosis
  • Thyroid Disease
  • Tumor Surgery
  • Vascular Disease
  • Ventral Hernia
  • Wound Repair

About Me

Biography

Dr. Stephanie Chao, MD is a general surgery specialist in Palo Alto, CA and has been practicing for 13 years. She specializes in general surgery.

Specialties

  • General Surgery

Board Certifications

  • General Surgery
  • Pediatric Surgery
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Education

Stanford Chldns Hosp
Fellowship Hospital
Stanford University Med Ctr
Residency Hospital
Stanford University Med Ctr
Internship Hospital
2006
Univ Of Ca
Medical School
Stanford University
Undergraduate School
2006

Languages

  • Mandarin
  • Spanish
  • English

Awards

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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