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Summary
Dr. David Chao specializes in gastroenterology and internal medicine, bringing 16 years of experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and completed his residency training at Shadyside Hospital, developing expertise in digestive health and comprehensive internal medicine care.
Dr. Chao practices at Kaiser Permanente locations in San Jose, California, and maintains an affiliation with UPMC Shadyside. He treats patients with hemorrhoids, colon polyps, and ulcerative colitis. His procedural expertise includes performing lower GI endoscopy and ordering comprehensive metabolic panels and pathology tests to diagnose and monitor digestive conditions.
Dr. Chao practices at Kaiser Permanente locations in San Jose, California, and maintains an affiliation with UPMC Shadyside. He treats patients with hemorrhoids, colon polyps, and ulcerative colitis. His procedural expertise includes performing lower GI endoscopy and ordering comprehensive metabolic panels and pathology tests to diagnose and monitor digestive conditions.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 16 years of experience
- Shadyside Hospital
- 2 specialties
- 8 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 2 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. David Tai Chao has 2 locationsKaiser Permanente Gastroenterology Clinic
270 International CirSan Jose, CA 95119 Tel: (408) 972-6530
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 16 Years of Experience | 17 Years of Experience | 43 Years of Experience | 19 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English | |
| San Jose , CA | Palo Alto , CA | Palo Alto , CA | Palo Alto , CA |
| Med School: Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine | Med School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University | Med School: Armed Forces Medical College | Med School: University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. David Tai Chao
Medical Specialties
Dr. David Tai Chao has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. David Tai Chao has the following 8 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
16 Years Experience
Dr. David Tai Chao holds an expired medical license in the state of California.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Shadyside Hospital.
Medical School
Graduated from Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine in 2010.
NPI Number
Dr. Chao's NPI number is 1720371073.
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