Jerome D. Chao, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Jerome D. Chao, M.D., F.A.C.S., served as Chief of the Division of Plastic Surgery at Albany Medical Center until June 2010. As chief, Dr. Chao directed the clinical, education and research programs of the division. A graduate of Harvard University, Dr. Chao received his medical degree from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University and completed his plastic surgery residency at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University in Chicago. He was the Robert E. Carroll Fellow in orthopaedic hand surgery at The New York Orthopaedic Hospital of Columbia University Medical Center. Dr. Chao is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
Although he is trained in all aspects of cosmetic surgery, he is expert in performing post-bariatric body contouring (plastic surgery after massive weight-loss) and abdominoplasty, or “tummy tuck” procedures. He specializes in breast augmentation, liposuction and tummy tuck. Dr. Chao believes a team approach to care results in the best outcomes, stating, “The patient always comes first. My staff and I are devoted to helping patients improve the way they look and feel, every step of the way. In addition, we concentrate on only these 3 procedures because we have become experts dealing with some of the most complicated cases while at Albany Medical Center. We no longer offer a menu of procedures, only the ones we know best.”
Dr. Chao also has a keen interest in the treatment of varicose veins, as well as hair restoration. See our sister website at www.upstatehair.com.
Education
1986-1990: Harvard University; Cambridge, MA
1990-1995: College of Physicians & Surgeons of Columbia University; New York, New York
Training
1995-1998: Residency: General Surgery at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University; Chicago Illinois
1999-2002: Residency: Plastic Surgery at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University; Chicago, Illinois
2002-2003: Fellowship: Orthopaedic Hand Surgery – Robert E. Carroll Hand and Microvascular Fellowship at The New York Orthopaedic Hospital of Columbia University Medical Center; New York, New York
Teaching
Clinical assistant Professor of Surgery, Albany Medical College, Albany, New York
Affiliations
- American Board of Plastic Surgery
- American College of Surgeons
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons
- American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery
- American Association for Hand Surgery
Dr. Chao has written several publications. Click here for a complete list.