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

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Jennifer R. Chao M.D., Ph.D.
Medical Specialties
- Ophthalmology
- Medical and surgical retina care
- Retinal degenerative diseases
- Telehealth services
Locations
Karalis Johnson Retina Center at South Lake Union
Languages
- English
- Mandarin Chinese
- Spanish
Patient Ratings and Reviews
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Dr. Chao is skilled, knowledgeable, kind and compassionate. I am fortunate to be the beneficiary of her expertise. After suffering a retinal detachment, I now have 20/20 vision in the affected eye, thanks to her surgical capabilities.
Visits to Dr. Chao have always been professional and friendly. She keeps me informed of any changes in my vision and what we should do about any. I aoubt I could find any better care for my eyes than from Dr. Chao.
Dr. Chao is really good and she took great care of my left eye. She is very professional and friendly.
Very efficient but not rushed. Staff very professional but open and respectful.
Dr. Chao very good and professional
Dr. Chao is always the best at her job. I always feel like she's giving 100% of herself, her knowledge & expertise.
Dr. Chao and her team are simply first-rate in every way. I have been under her excellent care for treatment of my ARMD for over four years. My satisfaction and trust in her know no bounds. Thank you!
Love Dr. Chau
Dr. Chao is excellent in all ways--the consummate professional caregiver.
Dr Chao is very professional. She clearly communicates the status of my macular degeneration and my general eye health. She gladly answers all my questions.
Dr. Chao was very positive, thorough, and competent.
Dr. Chao is extremely knowledgeable and kind.
Excellent MD
Dr. Chao and her office staff have always been very attentive and complete with every aspect of care.
Dr. Chao is wonderful, warm, and thorough.
Dr. Chao exceptional.
I feel very fortunate to be able to have care from Dr, Choi
Dr. Chao is very friendly and knowledgable. She explained in great detail of my eye problems.
Both Dr. Chao and the Fellow were pleasant, professional, and listened. Their examinations were complete. I had sufficient opportunities to ask questions.
Dr. Chao was very skilled and professional in completing the procedure.
Did a whole lot of teaching about how to deal with my new diagnosis [...]. Didn't scare me, but motivated me to use best strategies to lessen possibility of worsening condition.
About Jennifer R. Chao
Jennifer Chao, M.D., Ph.D., is a board certified ophthalmologist at the Karalis Johnson Retina Center in South Lake Union and a Professor in Ophthalmology at the Gordon and Joan Bergy.
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
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Yale University School of MedicineMedical education, 2003Yale University School of MedicinePh.D, 2002University of Southern CaliforniaFellowship, Vitreoretinal Disease and SurgeryUniv. of Southern Calif.-Doheny Eye InstituteResidency, OphthalmologyStanford University Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
- Ophthalmology, 2008, American Board of Ophthalmology