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Dr. Ronald Chao, MD

Dr. Ronald Chao, MD

Hair Transplant Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Ronald Chao, MD is a hair transplant surgery specialist in Oceanside, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from NEW YORK Medical College in 1996. He is accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 8 reviews 4 Star Rating (8 reviews)

Practice

2103 S El Camino Real Ste 201 Oceanside, CA 92054

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Dr. Chao's Reviews

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4.0

8 ratings, 4 with a written review
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Charles W. in Westwood, CA – Mar 10, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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John in Los Angeles, CA – Mar 10, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Chris D in Manhattan Beach, CA – Sep 02, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Shaun in Rackin, CA – Aug 02, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

I'm Yale trained and have performed thousands of hair transplant surgeries. I'm very confident me and my team can transform your life in a cost effective manner. 

biography

Ronald Philip Chao, MD is a cosmetic & hair transplant surgeon with interests in cosmetic surgery, hair transplantation, and minimally invasive aesthetic plastic surgical procedures. His highly focused and specialized extensive surgical training...read more
  • Hair Transplant Surgery

  • General Surgery

  • Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • American Board Of Hair Restoration Surgery

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Weill Cornell Medical College

    Fellowship Hospital
  • University Of California Berkeley

    Undergraduate School
  • International Society Of Hair Restoration Surgery (ishrs)/medical Hair Restoration (mhr)

    Fellowship Hospital, 2005
  • The American Academy Of Cosmetic Surgery

    Fellowship Hospital, 2004
  • The University Of Texas At San Antonio

    Fellowship Hospital, 2003
  • St. Mary's Hospital-yale University School Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital, 2001
  • St. Mary's Hospital - Yale University School Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital, 1997
  • New York Medical College

    Medical School, 1996
  • Yale School Of Medicine

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More than three years ago

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Office2103 S El Camino Real Ste 201 Oceanside, CA 92054
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