Jennifer R. Chao M.D., Ph.D.

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4.7 out of 5
50 ratings
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Jennifer R. Chao M.D., Ph.D.

Medical Specialties

  • Ophthalmology
  • Medical and surgical retina
  • Retinal degenerative diseases
  • Telehealth services

Locations

Languages

  • English
  • Mandarin Chinese
  • Spanish

Patient Ratings and Reviews

50 ratings
4.7 out of 5

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5 reviews

Dr. Chao is very diligent and careful.

June 25, 2022

Dr. Chao was excellent! [...]

June 22, 2022

[...] they where all professional

April 7, 2022

Dr. Jennifer Chao is a very skilled surgeon and a concerned, caring physician. I am fortunate to be her patient. [...]

March 17, 2022

I wish I had taken down the names of everyone I interacted with during my visit so I could call out what was without question one of the best medical experiences I've ever had. Literally every person was charming, positive, funny, and it really impacted how I felt while I was there. It wasn't like going to a doctors office, it truly felt like I was just hanging out with friends for a few hours. Sure - do those friends occasionally jab needles into my eyeball? Yes. But they do it because they *care*. 5 out of 5, would patient again

About Jennifer R. Chao

Jennifer Chao, M.D., Ph.D., is a board certified ophthalmologist at the Eye Institute at Harborview and a UW associate professor of Ophthalmology.

Dr. Chao is dedicated to bringing the highest quality of care to her patients by offering the most up-to-date diagnostic and treatment options. She enjoys partnering with her patients, listening and keeping them informed of the latest in research regarding challenging retinal diseases. When not involved in patient care, Dr. Chao has an active laboratory dedicated to the study of retinal degenerative disorders.

Dr. Chao graduated with distinction from Stanford University and was awarded the Janet M. Glasgow Memorial Achievement Citation. She earned her M.D. and Ph.D. at Yale. She has published papers and presented work at national meetings. She has also served as a peer reviewer for several journals, including Ophthalmology and Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science.

Personal Interests

In her spare time, Dr. Chao enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, travelling and playing the violin.

Education and Training

  • Yale University School of Medicine
    Medical education, 2003
  • Yale University School of Medicine
    Ph.D, 2002
  • University of Southern California
    Fellowship, Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery
  • Univ. of Southern Calif.-Doheny Eye Institute
    Residency, Ophthalmology
  • Stanford University Medical Center
    Internship, Internal Medicine

Board Certifications

  • Ophthalmology, 2008, American Board of Ophthalmology