Dr. Steven Chao, MD

Dr. Steven Chao, MD

Colorectal Surgeon
136-56 39th Avenue, Flushing, NY
Steven Chao, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine and Attending Colorectal Surgeon at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens. A board-certified surgeon, Dr. Chao specializes in colon and rectal pathology. He is an expert in enhanced recovery after surgery, diverticulitis, rectal and colon cancer, rectal prolapse, colon obstruction and strictures, polyps, fecal incontinence, colovesicle fistula, hemorrhoids, anorectal fistulas, anal fissures, and pilonidal cyst. Dr. Chao has published several peer-reviewed articles and delivers national presentations on colon surgery. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons, the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, and the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons. After graduating from Columbia University, Dr. Chao earned his medical degree from State University of New York at Buffalo and was awarded the SUNY Buffalo Department of Surgery Chair’s Award and the Goldinger Teaching Award. Dr. Chao served his internship and residency at Brown University, where he received the Dean’s Excellence in Teaching Award in 2015. He completed his fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at Rutgers University Hospital.
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Overall rating

4.75

Average wait time

4.00

Bedside manner

5.00

About Dr. Steven Chao

Steven Chao, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine and Attending Colorectal Surgeon at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens. A board-certified surgeon, Dr. Chao specializes in colon and rectal pathology. He is an expert in enhanced recovery after surgery, diverticulitis, rectal and colon cancer, rectal prolapse, colon obstruction and strictures, polyps, fecal incontinence, colovesicle fistula, hemorrhoids, anorectal fistulas, anal fissures, and pilonidal cyst. Dr. Chao has published several peer-reviewed articles and delivers national presentations on colon surgery. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons, the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, and the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons. After graduating from Columbia University, Dr. Chao earned his medical degree from State University of New York at Buffalo and was awarded the SUNY Buffalo Department of Surgery Chair’s Award and the Goldinger Teaching Award. Dr. Chao served his internship and residency at Brown University, where he received the Dean’s Excellence in Teaching Award in 2015. He completed his fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at Rutgers University Hospital.

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Surgical removal of colon
Acute hemorrhoids
Surgical removal of colon
Acute hemorrhoids

Office locations

NYPMG Queens - Surgical Specialists (1 of 2)
136-56 39th Avenue, Flushing, NY 11354
NYPMG Queens - Surgical Specialists (2 of 2)
186-03 Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
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Education and background

Practice names

Hospital affiliations

  • NewYork-Presbyterian Queens

Board certifications

  • American Board of Surgery
  • American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery

Education and training

  • Medical School - Jacobs School Of Medicine And Biomedical Sciences, Doctor of Medicine
  • Brown University (Residency)
  • Rutgers University, Fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery
  • Brown University (Internship)
  • Columbia University (Bachelor's)

Professional memberships

  • American College of Surgeons
  • Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
  • American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons

Awards and publications

  • Awarded the SUNY Buffalo Department of Surgery Chair’s Award and the Goldinger Teaching Award.
  • Received the Dean’s Excellence in Teaching Award in 2015

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Chinese (Mandarin)

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1033370028

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Overall rating
4.75
Wait time
4.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Dr. Steven Chao is certified by American Board of Surgery and American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Steven Chao?

Dr. Steven Chao frequently sees patients for Anal Itching, Blood in Stool, Colon Cancer Screening, Colonoscopy, and Hemorrhoids. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Steven Chao on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Steven Chao speak?

Dr. Steven Chao speaks English and Chinese (Mandarin).

How do patients rate Dr. Steven Chao in reviews?

16 patients have reviewed Dr. Steven Chao. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.75/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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