Dr. Chia Kao, MD
Dr. Chia Kao, MD is a plastic surgeon in Santa Monica, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine in 1991. He is affiliated with Providence Saint John's Health Center. He is accepting new patients.
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1301 20th St Ste 530 Santa Monica, CA 90404Make an Appointment
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About Me
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Chia Chi Kao, MD is a board-certified aesthetic plastic and reconstructive surgeon with over fifteen years of experience whom Vogue claims "is single-handedly revolutionizing the future of facelifts"."My focus is as much on the...read more
Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Breast Reconstruction Surgery
Cosmetic Medicine
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University Of Washington
Residency HospitalUniversity Of Washington Department Of Surgery
Residency Hospital, 1996University Of Washington School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1991University Of Washington School Of Medicine
Undergraduate School, 1987
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- Recipient of 16
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries
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83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
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