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Dr. Stephanie Chao, MD
General Surgery* Age 46
Dr. Stephanie Chao, MD

Offers telehealth

Dr. Stephanie Chao, MD is a General Surgeon in Stanford, CA.
Dr. Stephanie Chao, MD

Dr. Stephanie Chao, MD

General Surgery* Age 46
Stanford, CA
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Stephanie Chao, MD is a General Surgeon in Stanford, CA.
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About Dr. Stephanie Chao, MD

Dr. Chao graduated from University of Texas of Houston in 2004 and completed a residency at Physician's Medical Center - Carraway - Bap. Dr. Stephanie Chao, MD is a General Surgeon in Stanford, CA and has 22 years experience. Dr. Chao currently practices at Department of Surgery - Pediatric Surgery and is affiliated with Good Samaritan Hospital. Dr. Chao's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Chao also speaks Mandarin and Spanish. Dr. Chao is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Appendicitis
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Appendicitis
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Umbilical Hernia
Intestinal Atresia
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Breast Lump
Breast Cancer
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Anorectal Malformations
Ascites
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Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Choledochal Cyst
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Congenital Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Esophageal Atresia With Tracheoesophageal Fistula
Esophageal Atresia Without Fistula
Esophageal Fistula
Gallstones
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Gastroschisis
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Hirschsprung's Disease
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Prolapse
Lipomas
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Lung Cancer
Malrotation
Meckel's Diverticulum
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Megacolon
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Necrotizing Fasciitis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Neurofibrosarcoma
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Obesity
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Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Oral or Facial Cleft
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pectus Excavatum
Pediatric Tumor
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Disease
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adrenalectomy
Anoscopy
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Augmentation Cystoplasty
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Breast Reduction
Colectomy
Colostomy
Cystotomy
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Esophagomyotomy
Excision
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Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Removal
Gallbladder Surgery
Gastrectomy
Gastrointestinal Surgery
Gastrotomy
Gynecomastia Repair
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy
Laparoscopic Anorectal Surgery
Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux Surgery
Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Colon Surgery
Laparoscopic Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Rectal Surgery
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lung Surgery
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Nephrectomy
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Orchiectomy
Pancreas Surgeries
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Partial Nephrectomy
Percutaneous Edoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Pyloromyotomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Skin Grafts
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Stomach Surgery
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Tracheal Surgery
Tumor Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Accepted Insurance Plans

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    Traditional PPO
    Gold EPO (Prudent Buyer / Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Gold EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
    Lumenos Plans-CA PPO
    UCSHIP-CA PPO
    Tenet Network-CA PPO
    Select PPO (Select Network)-CA PPO
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    UC Medicare with Prescription Drugs-CA PPO
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    Dignity Health EPO / PPO-CA
    Bronze Select (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
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    Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Student Health-CA PPO
    Silver (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
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    EPO-CA
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    Silver EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
    Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Large Group-CA PPO
    UC CORE-CA PPO
    Advantage-CA PPO
    UC Care-CA PPO
    PERS Choice / PERSCare Providers-CA PPO
    UC Health Savings Plan-CA
    Platinum Select (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    UC Medicare without Prescription Drugs-CA PPO
    Balanced (Prudent Buyer)-CA PPO
    Bronze (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Small Group-CA PPO
  • Select Plus HMO
    Choice Plus
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative
    Curative PPO Plus
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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Aetna
    Choice Plus POS II
    Select
  • Blue Card
    Blue Card PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
    First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
    Select PPO
    Select Plus HMO

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Meet Dr. Stephanie Chao, MD

Languages Spoken
Mandarin
Spanish
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General Surgery
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FAQs About Dr. Chao's Practice

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Dr. Stephanie Chao, MD is affiliated with Good Samaritan Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Stephanie Chao, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Pediatric Surgery.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of Texas of Houston
    2004
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Pediatric Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • University of Texas of Houston
    2005
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Physician's Medical Center - Carraway - Bap
    2010
Residency Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Stephanie Chao, MD Practices

  • Good Samaritan Hospital

    2425 Samaritan Dr, San Jose, CA

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