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Dr. Stephanie Chao, MD

General Surgery
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Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Stephanie Chao, MD

Dr. Stephanie Chao, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Stanford, CA. They completed their fellowship with Stanford Chldns Hosp

Dr. Chao works at Department of Surgery - Pediatric Surgery in Stanford, CA with other offices in Palo Alto, CA. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield 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

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    Department of Surgery - Pediatric Surgery
    300 Pasteur Dr Bldg M116, Stanford, CA 94305 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 723-6439
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    Pediatric General Surgery
    777 Welch Rd Ste J, Palo Alto, CA 94304 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 723-6439

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    About Dr. Stephanie Chao, MD

    Specialties
    • General Surgery
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1952598708
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Stanford Chldns Hosp
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    Residency
    • Stanford University Med Ctr
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    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery and Pediatric Surgery
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