Dr. Chao has over a decade of experience as an attending plastic surgeon during which he has been committed to the mission of academic medicine which aims to advance healthcare through clinical excellence, research, and education.
Clinical Appointments
Attending Surgeon
Ohio State University, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (2011-present)
Attending Surgeon
Nationwide Children's Hospital, Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (2011-present)
Academic Appointments
Full Professor
Ohio State University, Department of Plastic Surgery (2023-present)
Associate Professor
Ohio State University, Department of Plastic Surgery (2017-2023)
Assistant Professor
Ohio State University, Department of Plastic Surgery (2011-2017)
Departmental Appointments
Vice Chair, Clinical Affairs
Ohio State University, Department of Plastic Surgery (2023-present)
Vice Chair, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Ohio State University, Department of Plastic Surgery (2020-2023)
Program Director, Microsurgery Fellowship
Ohio State University, Department of Plastic Surgery (2013-2024)
Education and Training
Leadership
American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) Essentials of Leadership Program (2016-2017) (by invitation only)
Fellowship
Microsurgery, MD Anderson Cancer Center (2010-2011)
Residency
Plastic Surgery, Washington University in St. Louis (2005-2010)
Medical School
MD, University of Chicago (2001-2005)
Undergraduate
BS, University of Michigan, Honors Program (1997-2001)
Awards
Top Doctor, Castle Connolly (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)
Merit-Based Professional Memberships
Fellow, American College of Surgeons (FACS)
Member, American Association of Plastic Surgeons (AAPS)
Member, ReSurge International
Editorial Board Memberships
Microsurgery
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Selected Professorships
Hue, Vietnam (2018), American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery (ASRM) and ReSurge International Visiting Educator
Kijabe, Kenya (2019), American Council of Academic Plastic Surgeons (ACAPS) International Visiting Professor