Jennifer R. Chao M.D., Ph.D.
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Jennifer R. Chao M.D., Ph.D.
Medical Specialties
- Ophthalmology
- Medical and surgical retina care
- Retinal degenerative diseases
- Telehealth services
Locations
Karalis Johnson Retina Center at South Lake Union
Languages
- English
- Mandarin Chinese
- Spanish
Patient Ratings and Reviews
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Dr. Chao and her office staff have always been very attentive and complete with every aspect of care.
Both Dr. Chao and the Fellow were pleasant, professional, and listened. Their examinations were complete. I had sufficient opportunities to ask questions.
Dr. Chao was very skilled and professional in completing the procedure.
Did a whole lot of teaching about how to deal with my new diagnosis [...]. Didn't scare me, but motivated me to use best strategies to lessen possibility of worsening condition.
She provided clear explanations of each step of her workup.
Dr. Chao is wonderful and I'm very grateful for her care. [...]
Dr Chao has been an excellent physician provider
The medical imaging person was very enjoyable to talk to. Dr. Chao was extremely thoroughly and carefully explained imaging and diagnosis with the follow up plan
Dr. Chao is very diligent and careful.
Dr. Chao was excellent! [...]
[...] they where all professional
Dr. Jennifer Chao is a very skilled surgeon and a concerned, caring physician. I am fortunate to be her patient. [...]
I wish I had taken down the names of everyone I interacted with during my visit so I could call out what was without question one of the best medical experiences I've ever had. Literally every person was charming, positive, funny, and it really impacted how I felt while I was there. It wasn't like going to a doctors office, it truly felt like I was just hanging out with friends for a few hours. Sure - do those friends occasionally jab needles into my eyeball? Yes. But they do it because they *care*. 5 out of 5, would patient again
About Jennifer R. Chao
Jennifer Chao, M.D., Ph.D., is a board certified ophthalmologist at the Eye Institute at Harborview and a UW associate professor of Ophthalmology.
Dr. Chao is dedicated to bringing the highest quality of care to her patients by offering the most up-to-date diagnostic and treatment options. She enjoys partnering with her patients, listening and keeping them informed of the latest in research regarding challenging retinal diseases. When not involved in patient care, Dr. Chao has an active laboratory dedicated to the study of retinal degenerative disorders.
Dr. Chao graduated with distinction from Stanford University and was awarded the Janet M. Glasgow Memorial Achievement Citation. She earned her M.D. and Ph.D. at Yale. She has published papers and presented work at national meetings. She has also served as a peer reviewer for several journals, including Ophthalmology and Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science.
Personal Interests
In her spare time, Dr. Chao enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, travelling and playing the violin.
Education and Training
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Yale University School of MedicineMedical education, 2003Yale University School of MedicinePh.D, 2002University of Southern CaliforniaFellowship, Vitreoretinal Disease & SurgeryUniv. of Southern Calif.-Doheny Eye InstituteResidency, OphthalmologyStanford University Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
- Ophthalmology, 2008, American Board of Ophthalmology