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Timothy Chao, MD, Pathology, Philadelphia, PA

TimothyHue-FungChaoMDPhD

Pathology Philadelphia, PA

Gastrointestinal & Hepatobiliary Pathology, Surgical Pathology

Assistant Professor

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  • Office

    Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
    Philadelphia, PA 19104

Summary

  • Dr. Timothy Chao is a Pathologist based in Philadelphia, PA, specializing in gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary pathology, anatomic pathology, and surgical pathology. He completed his residency in Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical at Sidney Kimmel Medical College, where he also served as Chief Resident. Dr. Chao graduated from the Perelman School of Medicine and earned undergraduate degrees in Bioengineering and Biochemistry from the University of Washington. His research has been widely published, with notable contributions in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, PEComa, urothelial carcinoma, blood culture methods, and immune cell infiltration. He has received the Stowell-Orbison Certificate of Merit from the USCAP in consecutive years, 2020 and 2021.

Education & Training

  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHResidency, Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical, 2019 - 2023
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHChief Residency, Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical, 2021 - 2022
  • Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
    Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaClass of 2019
  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonBS and BA, Bioengineering and Biochemistry, Magna Cum Laude, 2003 - 2008

Certifications & Licensure

  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2024 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2022 - 2024
  • Pathology - Anatomic/Pathology - Clinical
    American Board of Pathology Pathology - Anatomic/Pathology - Clinical

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Stowed Orbison Certificate of Merit USCAP, 2021
  • Stowell-Orbison Certificate of Merit USCAP, 2020

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Research History

  • Graduate StudentInvestigated the regulation and role of tumor-derived cytokines in the recruitment and activation of myeloid cells.2013 - 2017
  • Research TechnicianInvestigated serum autoantibodies in pre-cancerous patients for the early detection of cancers.2008 - 2011
  • Research ScholarEngineered zwitterionic hydrogels and investigated their use as non-fouling coatings for implants.2005 - 2008

Other Languages

  • Chinese (Mandarin)