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Summary
Dr. Derek Chao is an internal medicine physician with specialized expertise in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism, and nephrology. He earned his medical degree from Pennsylvania State University and completed his internship, residency, and fellowship training at UCLA/San Fernando Valley, finishing his fellowship in 2002. With nearly three decades of medical practice, Dr. Chao brings extensive experience to his patient care. He is fluent in English, Chinese, and Mandarin.
Dr. Chao practices at Optum-Atlantic Specialty in Long Beach, California, and maintains hospital privileges at Harbor UCLA Medical Center. His clinical focus centers on managing complex diabetes cases and treating high blood pressure. He regularly performs blood tests and A1c monitoring to help patients track their diabetes management progress. Dr. Chao also addresses mood disorders in children as part of his comprehensive approach to patient care.
Dr. Chao practices at Optum-Atlantic Specialty in Long Beach, California, and maintains hospital privileges at Harbor UCLA Medical Center. His clinical focus centers on managing complex diabetes cases and treating high blood pressure. He regularly performs blood tests and A1c monitoring to help patients track their diabetes management progress. Dr. Chao also addresses mood disorders in children as part of his comprehensive approach to patient care.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 29 years of experience
- 11 insurance plans accepted
- speaks Chinese, English, Mandarin
- UCLA / San Fernando Valley
- 3 specialties
- 9 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Derek Hsuante Chao
Medical Specialties
Dr. Derek Hsuante Chao has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Derek Hsuante Chao has the following 9 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
29 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Fellowship
UCLA / San Fernando Valley2002
Residency
UCLA / San Fernando Valley2000
Internship
UCLA / San Fernando Valley1998
Medical School
Pennsylvania State UniversityGraduated in 1997
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