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Dr. David Chao, MD

Dr. David Chao, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. David Chao, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in San Diego, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 1994. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center and Scripps Green Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 40 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (40 reviews)

Practice

8901 Activity Rd San Diego, CA 92126

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Dr. Chao's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Chao

4.2

40 ratings, 15 with a written review
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 02, 2022
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What could be improved
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Renee Shadley – Oct 08, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Howie in Temecula, CA – Jun 19, 2019
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No results
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May 21, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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James in CA – Aug 18, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 15, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Donnie Dee in Carlsbad, CA – Sep 09, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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nicole in Ramona, CA – Jul 27, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Michael L Nichols in Murrieta, CA – Jun 01, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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John lane in Gold Coast, Australia – Apr 12, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Gordon Nall in San Diego, CA – Feb 24, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Janet G in Temecula, CA – Jan 28, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Breah Sanders in San Diego, CA – May 19, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Todd Sherman in San diego Ca – Apr 01, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Ella Long in Murrieta, CA – Mar 24, 2016
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Dr. David Chao, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in San Diego, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 1994. He is affiliated with medical facilities such...read more

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1994
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