Derek Hsuante Chao, MD

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 29 years of medical experience, Dr. Chao brings extensive knowledge to managing complex metabolic and kidney conditions. 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 includes treating patients with aortic valve stenosis and atrial fibrillation. He also has experience managing C. difficile colitis, a serious intestinal infection that requires specialized care and monitoring.