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City of Hope - Main Campus (Duarte)1500 Duarte Road, Duarte, CA 91010 map
Dr. Joseph Chao is an oncologist in Duarte. He provides diagnostic and treatment services for patients suffering from all types of cancer.
City of Hope - Main Campus (Duarte)
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Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Chao is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Address
1500 Duarte Road, Duarte, CA 91010
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Office Details
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- WellPoint
Bio
Dr. Joseph Chao graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago in 2004 before completing a residency in Internal Medicine at Harbor - UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA from 2004 to 2007. He then completed a fellowship in Medical Oncology / Hematology at Harbor - UCLA / City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center from 2007 to 2010.
Dr. Chao has one office in California where he specializes in Oncology and Hematology / Oncology.
Dr. Chao works with one hundred and sixty-six doctors including Dr. William Boswell and Dr. Jonathan Kessler.
Specialties
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Oncology
As an oncologist, Dr. Chao is trained to diagnose and treat all types and forms of cancer. Dr. Chao may employ a variety of diagnostic tests such as biopsies, imaging tests, endoscopic tests and laboratory tests. He may offer treatment techniques such as chemotherapy or radiotherapy to combat the spread of cancer. Dr. Chao may also provide emotional and palliative care, ensuring patients experience the highest quality of life possible.
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Hematology / Oncology
As a hematologist / oncologist in California, Dr. Chao is capable of diagnosing and treating patients with blood-related disorders, malignancies, or cancers. Dr. Chao may treat a range of conditions ranging from the the common to the very rare and complex. As a result, Dr. Chao may provide care as part of a multidisciplinary team, working in conjunction with other specialists to ensure the highest possible standard of care.
Special Interests
- Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research
- Molecular Prognostication of Tumors
- Molecularly Targeted Therapies
Education & Training
Medical School
Residency
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Harbor - UCLA Medical Center • Los Angeles, CA
Residency in Internal Medicine • 2004 - 2007
Fellowship
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Harbor - UCLA / City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center • Duarte, California
Fellowship in Medical Oncology / Hematology • 2007 - 2010
Languages Spoken
- English
Links & Social Media
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