Summary

Dr. Tania Chao is a cardiovascular disease specialist with 25 years of experience caring for patients with heart and vascular conditions. She earned her medical degree from State University of New York Upstate Medical University and completed her residency training at Wake Forest University School of Medicine Program. Dr. Chao provides care in English to patients throughout the region.

Dr. Chao practices at Kaiser Permanente Tysons Corner Medical Center in McLean, Virginia, and maintains hospital privileges at Reston Hospital Center. She specializes in diagnosing and treating chest wall pain and various chest-related concerns that may affect her patients. Her expertise includes performing electrocardiograms to monitor heart rhythms, contrast echocardiography for detailed heart imaging, and transthoracic echocardiograms to evaluate heart function. Patients have given Dr. Chao an average rating of 2.3 out of 5 on Vitals.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 2.3
  • 25 years of experience
  • 31 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Wake Forest University School of Medicine Program
  • 2 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

KAISER PERMANENTE TYSONS CORNER MEDICAL CENTER

8008 Westpark DrMcLean, VA 22102
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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25 Years of Experience 17 Years of Experience 50 Years of Experience 13 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks French, Italian, English Speaks English
McLean , VAWashington , DCWashington , DCWashington , DC
Med School: State University of New York Downstate College of Medicine Med School: George Washington University Med School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Med School: Aga Khan University Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Tania Chao

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • Cigna
  • GEHA
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Innovation Health
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicare
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medical Mutual
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Optima Health
  • Optima Health - HMO
  • Optima Health - Medicaid
  • Optima Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Tania Chao has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Tania Chao has the following 14 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

25 Years Experience

Tania Chao holds expired and active medical licenses in the states of Virginia, Maryland, and District Of Columbia.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Virginia that expired in 2026, an active medical license in the state of Maryland that expires in 2026, and an active medical license in the state of District Of Columbia that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Wake Forest University School of Medicine Program.

Medical School

Graduated from State University of New York Downstate College of Medicine and State University of New York Upstate Medical University in 2001.

NPI Number

Tania Chao's NPI number is 1235305509.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Which hospitals is Tania Chao affiliated with?
Tania Chao is affiliated with Reston Hospital Center.
What languages does Tania Chao speak?
Tania Chao speaks English.

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