Dr. David Chao, MD
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.
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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 moreOrthopedic Surgery
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Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1994
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- Recipient of 29
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
91%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home7% higher than the national average
85%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well9% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 8
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
82%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family17% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 15
hospital awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
81%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
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