Summary

Dr. Joseph Chao is a cardiovascular disease specialist with a secondary focus in internal medicine. He earned his medical degree from National Taiwan University College of Medicine and completed his residency at Barnes Jewish Hospital. With five decades of practice experience, Dr. Chao brings extensive knowledge to cardiac care and speaks English with his patients.

Dr. Chao practices at multiple locations including El Camino Health and Stanford Hospital in Mountain View, Stanford, and Palo Alto. He specializes in treating conditions such as carotid artery disease, mitral valve regurgitation, and chest pain. His procedural expertise includes performing contrast echocardiography, electrocardiograms, and transthoracic echocardiograms to diagnose heart conditions. Patients have given Dr. Chao an average rating of 5.0 on Vitals.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 50 years of experience
  • speaks English
  • Barnes Jewish Hospital
  • 2 specialties
  • 15 areas of expertise
  • 4 hospital affiliations
  • 5 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Joseph Chungsun Chao has 5 locations

Chao Joseph Office

525 South Dr Ste 105Mountain View, CA 94040
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

El Camino Hospital

2500 Grant RdMountain View, CA 94040

Stanford Hospital

300 Pasteur DrStanford, CA 94305

The El Camino Womens Hospital

2485 Hospital DrMountain View, CA 94040

Stanford Hospital

300 Pasteur DrPalo Alto, CA 94304

Compare with Similar Doctors

Dr. Joseph Chungsun Chao, MD
Randall Vagelos, MD
Rahul Sharma, MD, MBBS, FRACP
Daniel Katz
Dr. Joseph Chungsun Chao, MDRandall Vagelos, MDRahul Sharma, MD, MBBS, FRACPDaniel Katz
Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular Disease
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
5 
4 
0 
4 
50 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience 20 Years of Experience 12 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English
Mountain View , CAStanford , CAStanford , CAStanford , CA
Med School: National Taiwan University College Of Medicine Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons Med School: Monash University Faculty Of Medicine Nursing And Health Sciences Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine
Current Profile
View Profile View Profile View Profile

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joseph Chungsun Chao

Be sure to verify insurance information directly with your doctor's office, as it may undergo frequent changes.

Medical Specialties

Dr. Joseph Chungsun Chao has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Joseph Chungsun Chao has the following 15 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Cholesterol
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Hypertension
  • Internal Medicine
  • Stroke
  • Transesophageal Echocardiography
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

50 Years Experience

Dr. Joseph Chungsun 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 Barnes Jewish Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from National Taiwan University College Of Medicine in 1976.

NPI Number

Dr. Chao's NPI number is 1992891493.

Similar doctors

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Joseph Chao accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Joseph Chao accepts on their Vitals profile.
Where is Dr. Joseph Chao's office located?
Dr. Joseph Chao's office is located at 525 South Dr Ste 105, Mountain View, CA, 94040.
Is Dr. Joseph Chao accepting new patients?
Dr. Joseph Chao has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Which hospitals is Dr. Joseph Chao affiliated with?
Dr. Joseph Chao is affiliated with El Camino Health, Stanford Hospital, Cpmc Van Ness Campus, and Stanford Hospital.
What languages does Dr. Joseph Chao speak?
Dr. Joseph Chao speaks English.

Ensuring Data Transparency and Trust: A Guide to Vitals Doctor Listings and Reviews

Our provider data is gathered directly from physicians and publicly available databases. Providers who verify their profiles gain the ability to update information, offering additional details about their specialties,education, treated conditions, performed procedures, and accepted insurances.

Reviews on Vitals are submitted by users only. Recognizing the valuable insights these reviews offer into a doctor's reputation, we maintain internal policies and protocols to ensure the quality and accuracy of all reviews. Importantly, providers cannot delete or alter reviews independently. Reviews can only be deleted or changed following an internal assessment by our customer service team.

Your feedback is highly valued and we encourage you to contact our support team should you encounter any issues.