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Dr. Edward Chao, MD

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Overview of Dr. Edward Chao, MD

Dr. Edward Chao, MD is a Critical Care Surgery Specialist in Bronx, NY. 

Dr. Chao works at Practice in Bronx, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Rib Fracture along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Chao's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Nyc Health Hospitals Jacobi
    1400 Pelham Pkwy S, Bronx, NY 10461 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 918-5590
  2. 2
    Nyc Health Hospitals North Central Bronx
    3424 Kossuth Ave, Bronx, NY 10467 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (844) 692-4692

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  • NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi

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Rib Fracture
Wound Repair
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Rib Fracture
Wound Repair
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)

Treatment frequency



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Rib Fracture
Wound Repair
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Abdominal Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Constipation
Gallstones
Ileus
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Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Thoracentesis
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Burn Injuries
Cholangiocarcinoma
Colorectal Cancer
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Esophageal Diverticulum
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
Lymphangioma
Meckel's Diverticulum
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Bile Duct Procedure
Bladder Surgery
Bunion Surgery
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Colectomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Skin Grafts
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
Tracheal Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
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    About Dr. Edward Chao, MD

    Specialties*
    • Critical Care Surgery

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1144518697
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    Education & Certifications

    Board Certifications
    • Critical Care Surgery and General Surgery
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Chao accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

    Dr. Chao has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Chao has seen patients for Rib Fracture, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Chao on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

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