Dr. Herta Huey An Chao, MD

Dr. Herta Chao is an oncologist who brings over three decades of experience to cancer care. She earned her medical degree from Universitaetsmedizin Goettingen Medizinische Fakultaet and has dedicated 32 years to helping patients navigate their cancer journey. Dr. Chao is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing her to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Chao practices at West Haven Va Medical Center in West Haven, Connecticut. She specializes in treating prostate cancer, including cases where the disease has returned after initial treatment. Her expertise extends to helping patients overcome tobacco use disorder, recognizing the important role that smoking cessation plays in cancer treatment and recovery. Dr. Chao performs advanced radiation treatments, including external beam radiation therapy, and uses CT scans to precisely target cancer while protecting healthy tissue.