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Dr. John Chao, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.9 (122)
Map Pin Small Cumming, GA
Accepting new patients
17 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. John Chao, MD

Dr. John Chao, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Cumming, GA. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 17 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from Texas A&M University Health Science Center / Baylor College of Dentistry and is affiliated with Northside Hospital Forsyth and Northside Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Chao an average 4.9 star rating.

Dr. Chao works at Peachtree Orthopaedics Clinic in Cumming, GA with other offices in Atlanta, GA. They frequently treat conditions like Limb Pain, Osteoarthritis of Foot and Osteoarthritis of Ankle along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross as well as other major insurance plans. 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
    Cumming Office
    1505 Northside Blvd Ste 3100, Cumming, GA 30041 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (404) 355-0743
  2. 2
    Peachtree Orthopaedic Clinic-northside
    5505 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd Ste 600, Atlanta, GA 30342 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (404) 355-0743
    Monday
    07:00 - 16:00
    Tuesday
    07:00 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    07:00 - 16:00
    Thursday
    07:00 - 16:00
    Friday
    07:00 - 16:00
    Saturday
    07:00 - 16:00
    Sunday
    07:00 - 16:00

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Northside Hospital Forsyth
  • Northside Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Limb Pain
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Ankle

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Limb Pain
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Joint Pain
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Bunion
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Difficulty With Walking
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Gait Abnormality
Hammer Toe
Heel Spur
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Plantar Fasciitis
Tenosynovitis
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
Arthrocentesis
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Wound Repair
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Broken Arm
Bunionette
Bursitis
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Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Ganglion Cyst
Gout
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Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Pointer
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Low Back Pain
Miner's Knee
Morton's Neuroma
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
Ankle Arthroscopy
Ankle Replacement
Bunion Surgery
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Dislocation Treatment
Foot Dislocation Treatment Open
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Hammer Toe Repair
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Partial Hip Replacement
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
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    4.9
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    About Dr. John Chao, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 17 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1871792945
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Texas A&M University Health Science Center / Baylor College of Dentistry
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. John Chao, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Chao is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    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 Limb Pain, Osteoarthritis of Foot and Osteoarthritis of Ankle, 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.

    122 patients have reviewed Dr. Chao. The overall rating for this provider is 4.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Chao.

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