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Dr. Charlene Chao, MD

Dr. Charlene Chao, MD

General Surgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Charlene Chao, MD is a general surgeon in Brooklyn, NY and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine in 2001. She is affiliated with medical facilities Newyork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital and Brookdale Hospital Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (12 reviews)

Practice

802 64th St Brooklyn, NY 11220
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(718) 833-2699

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Chao is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital Brooklyn, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Chao specializes in the area of General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Chao's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Chao

3.4

12 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 Star
58%
58%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
8%
8%
1 Star
33%
33%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Staff wasn't friendly
Helpful
Jan 17, 2025
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Miss Tie – Jan 24, 2022
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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
Helpful
MissTie – Jan 24, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Patient – Aug 10, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Joe K in brooklyn, NY – Feb 26, 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
What could be improved
No results
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
MartieG in Brooklyn, NY – Jan 16, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Chao's  firmly believes as long as the goal is clear and right- to best serve  patients however and  whenever possible - everything else is good  

biography

Dr. Charlene Chao, MD is a Doctor primarily located in Brooklyn, NY and has 21 years of experience. Dr. Chao specialty is General Surgery and she is affiliated with One Brooklyn Health.  As the OBH Director of Robotic...read more

  • General Surgery

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  • Geisinger Health System

    Residency Hospital, 2006

  • State University Of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2001
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Office802 64th St Brooklyn, NY 11220
1
Office530 1st Ave Ste 6C New York, NY 10016
2
Office4813 9th Ave Brooklyn, NY 11220
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Newyork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital

    506 6th St
    Brooklyn, NY 11215
    Recipient of 17
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Brookdale Hospital Medical Center

    1 Brookdale Plz
    Brooklyn, NY 11212

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    71%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    13% lower than the national average

    69%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    7% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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