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Kevin Chao, MD, Dermatology, San Jose, CA

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Dermatology San Jose, CA

Cosmetic Dermatology, Dermatologic Surgery

Board-Certified Dermatologist & Mohs Surgeon

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  • Office

    276 International Circle
    San Jose, CA 95119

Summary

  • About
    Dr. Kevin Chao is a board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs Micrographic Surgeon who specializes in the treatment and management of skin cancers, including basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma, and other rare skin tumors. In addition, Dr. Chao has extensive training in advanced reconstructive surgery, general dermatology, and cosmetic dermatology including scar revision, soft tissue fillers, neuromodulators, and laser/energy devices.

Education & Training

  • University of Alabama Medical Center
    University of Alabama Medical CenterFellowship, Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology, 2022 - 2023
  • University of California (San Diego) Medical Center
    University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterResidency, Dermatology, 2019 - 2022
  • Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Los Angeles)
    Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Los Angeles)Internship, Internal Medicine, 2018 - 2019
  • David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
    David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLAClass of 2018

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2019 - 2025
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 2022 - 2023
  • American Board of Dermatology Dermatology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • David Geffen Medical Scholarship (Full-Ride Merit-Based Scholarship) David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, 2014-2018

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • DaxibotulinumtoxinA for Injection (DAXI): A Review of the Current Data.  
    Chao K., Khalifian S., & Moradi A., Dermatol Rev., 2022
  • A Case Report of Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum-Like Papillary Dermal Elastolysis  
    Chao K., Sorenson E., & Young L., Proc UCLA Health., 2019

Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Autologous bone grafting in cranioplasty: complications by size of graft
    Chao K., Zektser Y., Yang I., & Jarrahy R, Josiah Brown Poster Fair, Los Angeles, CA, 2015
  • Improving self-esteem in children with congenital facial malformations through self-produced multimedia storytelling, a pilot study
    Zektser, Y., Chao, K., & Jarrahy, R, Josiah Brown Poster Fair, Los Angeles, CA, 2015
  • CNTF-mediated protection of photoreceptors requires the initial activation of the cytokine receptor gp130 in retinal Müller glial cells
    Chao K., Rhee K. D., Nusinowitz S., Yu F., Bok D., & Yang X.-J, UCLA Science Poster Day, Los Angeles, CA, 2013

Lectures

  • Informational videos to enhance patient understanding of and comfort with 5-fluorouracil for actinic keratoses 
    American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting, Boston, MA - 2022
  • Suture Materials and Techniques for Optimal Cutaneous Wound Cosmesis: A Systematic Review 
    American Society for Dermatologic Surgery 2021 Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL - 2021
  • Online Learning Tool for Acquisition of Frozen Section Histopathology Knowledge 
    American Society for Dermatologic Surgery 2021 Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL - 2021
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