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James Chao, MD

Medical doctor (MD)
Hand surgery - plastic
Plastic surgery (board certified)

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Location and phone

  1. 499 N El Camino Real
    499 N El Camino Real
    Suite C-200
    Encinitas, CA 92024
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    844-627-4763
    Fax: 760-635-7801
  2. 8901 Activity Rd
    8901 Activity Rd
    San Diego, CA 92126
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    844-627-4763
    Fax: 760-635-7801

Care schedule

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About James Chao, MD

I provide my patients with highly innovative medical care and services to promote overall wellness, beauty and performance. My specialties are in aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgery, cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the hand and upper extremity and body contour surgery. I attend to injuries as the plastic and hand surgeon for the San Diego Chargers and the ESPN X Games. When I am not working, I enjoy time with my twin boys.
Age:
 61
In practice since:
 2005
Gender:
 Male
Languages: 
English, Mandarin
Education
New York University:
 Internship
New York University:
 Residency
New York University:
 Fellowship
New York University:
 Medical School
Hospital affiliation
Areas of focus
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NPI
1093740789

Insurance plans accepted

James Chao, MD, accepts 18 health insurance plans.

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