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John Chao, MD, Plastic Surgery, Newark, NJ

JohnAnKuangChaoMD

Plastic Surgery Newark, NJ

Hand

PGY-6. Chief Resident

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Summary

  • Dr. John Chao is a plastic and hand surgeon in Newark, NJ. He received his medical degree from Northeast Ohio Medical University. He also speaks multiple languages, including Chinese (Mandarin). He specializes in hand. He has more than 10 publications and over 50 citings.

Education & Training

  • University of Miami/Jackson Health System
    University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemFellowship, Hand Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery), 2024 - 2025
  • Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School
    Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical SchoolChief Residency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 2023 - 2024
  • Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School
    Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical SchoolResidency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 2018 - 2024
  • Northeast Ohio Medical University
    Northeast Ohio Medical UniversityClass of 2018
  • Kent State University
    Kent State UniversityBS, Integrated Life Sciences, Cum Laude, Honors, Deans List, 2012 - 2014

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2024 - 2026
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2021 - 2025

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Alpha Omega Alpha 2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Delayed Pacemaker Lead Perforations: Why Unusual Presentations Should Prompt an Early Multidisciplinary Team Approach  
    JA Chao, MS Firstenberg, International Journal of Critical Illness and Injury Science, 1/1/2017
  • Massive Intracranial Dermoid Cyst Without Sinus Tract  
    W. Abouhassan, JA. Chao, JA. Lehman, Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, 2017
  • Isolated Post-Shunt Metopic Synostosis: A Case Report and Review of Literature  
    W. Abouhassan, JA. Chao, A. Murthy, Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, 2017

Abstracts/Posters

  • Effects of Impaired Flow Regulation on Cardiac Adaptation to Myocardial Infarction
    J. Chao, V. Ohanyan, W. Chilian, American Medical Women’s Society Summer Opportunity Symposium, NEOMED, 10/12/2015
  • Effects of Impaired Flow Regulation on Cardiac Adaptation to Myocardial Infarction
    J. Chao, V. Ohanyan, W. Chilian, NEOMED Summer Symposium, NEOMED, 8/28/2015

Professional Memberships

  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons
    Member
  • Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association
    Member

Other Languages

  • Chinese (Mandarin)