Dr. Lawrence Chao, MD
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Dr. Lawrence Chao, MD
Ophthalmology
Dr. Lawrence Chao, MD is an ophthalmologist in Irvine, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities Hoag Hospital Newport Beach and Providence St. Joseph Hospital Orange. He is accepting new patients.
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Irvine, CA 92606
Locations
Chao Vision Institute, Irvine, CA
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- Hours
- Mon: 8:30am - 5:00pm
- Tue: 8:30am - 5:00pm
- Wed: 8:30am - 5:00pm
- Thu: 8:30am - 5:00pm
- Fri: 8:30am - 5:00pm
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Chao Vision Institute, Irvine, CA
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- Hours
- Mon: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
- Tue: 8:30am - 3:00pm
- Wed: 1:00am - 5:00pm
- Thu: 8:30am - 3:00pm
- Fri: closed
- Sat: closed
- Sun: closed
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At a Glance
- Area of Expertise • Dr. Chao specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. See board certifications
- Practices at Top Hospital • Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
- Hospital Satisfaction • Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Chao's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Chao
3.4
| 5 Star | 60% | 60% |
| 4 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 3 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 Star | 3% | 3% |
| 1 Star | 37% | 37% |
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care philosophy
Dr. Lawrence C. Chao M.D. is an Orange County cataract, LASIK, and corneal refractive eye physician and surgeon. By placing the welfare of patients first and foremost, Dr. Chao is considered a doctor whom doctors would choose for themselves or...read moreOphthalmology
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University Of California Irvine Medical Center
Fellowship Hospital, 1998St. Vincent's Medical Center
Residency Hospital, 1997St Mary's Medical Center
Internship Hospital, 1994University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1993
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Super Doctors, 2011 - pre
Best Doctors in America, 2005 - pre
UCI Ophthalmology Teaching Award, 1998
Max Fine Cornea Society, 1998
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 8
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
82%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family17% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 3
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
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