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Derek Chao, MD, Nephrology, Torrance, CA, Torrance Memorial Medical Center

DerekHsuanteChaoMD

Nephrology Torrance, CA

Physician

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Education & Training

  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
    UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterFellowship, Nephrology, 2000 - 2002
  • UCLA-VA Greater Los Angeles
    UCLA-VA Greater Los AngelesResidency, Internal Medicine, 1997 - 2000
  • Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine
    Pennsylvania State University College of MedicineClass of 1997

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1999 - 2025
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Nephrology

Press Mentions

  • Optum West CEO Leads Los Angeles Heart and Stroke Walk as American Heart Association Celebrates 100th Birthday
    Optum West CEO Leads Los Angeles Heart and Stroke Walk as American Heart Association Celebrates 100th BirthdayMarch 1st, 2024

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