Joseph Chao, M.D.

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Joseph Chao
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Medical Oncologist
4.9 (71 RATINGS)
Clinical Expertise
Stomach (Gastric) Cancer
Esophageal Cancer
Research Area
Stomach (Gastric) Cancer
Esophageal Cancer
Languages
Mandarin
Appointments
Associate Professor, Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research
Clinical Teams
Esophageal Cancer
Stomach (Gastric) Cancer
Research Teams
Developmental Cancer Therapeutics Program (CCC)
Named one of the “Top Doctors” for oncology by Pasadena magazine since 2011, Joseph Chao, M.D., joined City of Hope in 2007 as a fellow and subsequently recruited on faculty in 2010 as an assistant professor with expertise on stomach and esophageal cancers. He is currently leading clinical trial efforts to develop novel therapies for gastroesophageal cancers, and is also conducting research to better understand intratumoral heterogeneity in this disease. His research has been recognized by the NIH Paul Calabresi Career Development Award in Clinical Oncology for ongoing projects in immunotherapeutics and the development of novel gastric cancer biomarkers. Dr. Chao’s expertise has helped shape national treatment guidelines where he serves on the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) panels for Gastric and Esophageal Cancers and is the current academic co-chair for Elsevier/Via Oncology Pathways in gastroesophageal malignancies. Dr. Chao earned his medical degree at the University of Illinois at Chicago, then continued his training at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center.
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Education & Experience
Board Certifications

  • 2010-2030, Board Certified, Medical Oncology

  • 2010-2020, Board Certified, Hematology

  • 2007-2017, Board Certified Internal Medicine

Degrees

  • 2004, Doctor of Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Medicine, Chicago, IL

  • 1998, Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry, magna cum laude, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

Fellowship

  • 2007 - 2010, Fellow, Departments of Medical Oncology/Hematology, Harbor-UCLA/City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center, Duarte, CA

Residency

  • 2004-2007, Resident Physician, Department of Internal Medicine, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA

Professional Experience

  • 2020-present, Associate Professor, Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research, City of Hope, Duarte, CA

  • 2010-2020, Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research, City of Hope, Duarte, CA

  • 2010-present, Staff Physician, Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research, City of Hope, Duarte, CA

Awards & Memberships
Awards

  • 2014, Paul Calabresi Career Development Award in Clinical Oncology, National Institutes of Health

  • 2013, Extramural Clinical Research LRP Award, National Institutes of Health

  • 2012, AACR/ASCO Workshop on Methods in Clinical Cancer Research Junior Faculty Participant

  • 2012-2015, Who’s Who in America

  • 2003, Medical Student Awards Program, American Society of Hematology

  • 1994-1998, UCLA Dean’s List

  • 1998, Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society

Memberships

  • 2014-present, NCCN Gastric Cancer Guidelines Panel Member

  • 2014-present, NCCN Esophageal and Esophagogastric Junction Cancers Panel Member

  • 2012-present, Southwestern Oncology Group

  • 2010-present, National Cancer Institute - Cancer Therapy Evaluation Program

Ratings & Reviews
Ratings and reviews below are gathered from the Press Ganey Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CG CAHPS) survey. CG CAHPS is a standardized survey that is used to measure a patient's experience in the physician office setting. Ratings are an average of all responses to questions about a provider's care, with 5 stars being the highest.
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5.0
Provider listen carefully to you
5.0
Show respect for what you say
4.9
Rate provider 0-10
4.9
Recommend this provider office
4.9
Provider explain in way you understand
4.9
Know important info medical history
4.9
Spend enough time with you
Reviews
02/23/22
This is one of the best places on earth...you guys are doing a great job and it shows you care is felt through out our whole family. Thank you so much. - Verified patient
01/19/22
Excellent service. - Verified patient
09/22/21
Dr. Chao is so patient, knowledgeable and helpful. I would recommend him to anyone. - Verified patient
09/20/21
Dr. Chao was very generous with his time, it was a good discussion. - Verified patient
09/17/21
Great experience - City of Hope is first class; wish I lived closer. - Verified patient