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Daniel Chao, MD, Ophthalmology, La Jolla, CA, UC San Diego Medical Center - Hillcrest

DanielLeeChaoMDPhD

Ophthalmology La Jolla, CA

Retinal Disease

Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology

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Summary

  • I am a retina surgeon and clinician-scientist focused on translational research and innovation in retinal disease.

Education & Training

  • University of California (San Francisco)
    University of California (San Francisco)Fellowship, Surgical Retina and Vitreous, 2014 - 2016
  • University of Miami/Jackson Health System/Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
    University of Miami/Jackson Health System/Bascom Palmer Eye InstituteResidency, Ophthalmology, 2011 - 2014
  • Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
    Santa Clara Valley Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 2010 - 2011
  • Stanford University School of Medicine
    Stanford University School of MedicineClass of 2010

Certifications & Licensure

  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2021 - 2025
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2014 - 2024
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Allergan FIRST Program Participant Allergan
  • Emerging Vision Scientist AEVR, 2016
  • William F. Hoyt Teaching Award UCSF Ophthalmology, 2016
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Pain Control After Intravitreal Injection Using Topical Nepafenac 0.3% or Pressure Patching: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial
    Pain Control After Intravitreal Injection Using Topical Nepafenac 0.3% or Pressure Patching: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled TrialApril 29th, 2020
  • Current Practice Preferences and Safety Protocols for Intravitreal Injection of Anti-Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Agents
    Current Practice Preferences and Safety Protocols for Intravitreal Injection of Anti-Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor AgentsMarch 22nd, 2020
  • Researchers Identify Gene with Functional Role in Aging of Eye
    Researchers Identify Gene with Functional Role in Aging of EyeJanuary 15th, 2020
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Grant Support

  • ASCRS Foundation Research GrantASCRS2013–2014

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Chinese (Mandarin), Spanish

Hospital Affiliations