Dr. Chao has over a decade of experience as an attending plastic surgeon during which he has been committed to the mission of academic medicine which aims to advance healthcare through clinical excellence, research, and education.

Academic Appointments

Full Professor
Ohio State University, Department of Plastic Surgery (2023-present)

Associate Professor
Ohio State University, Department of Plastic Surgery (2017-2023)

Assistant Professor
Ohio State University, Department of Plastic Surgery (2011-2017)

Faculty Appointments

Faculty
Ohio State University, Department of Plastic Surgery (2011-present)

Faculty
Nationwide Children's Hospital, Division of Plastic Surgery (2011-present)

Departmental Positions

Vice Chair, Clinical Affairs
Ohio State University, Department of Plastic Surgery (2023-present)

Vice Chair, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Ohio State University, Department of Plastic Surgery (2020-2023)

Program Director, Microsurgery Fellowship
Ohio State University, Department of Plastic Surgery (2013-present)

Education and Training

Leadership
American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) Essentials of Leadership Program (2016-2017) (by invitation only)

Fellowship
Microsurgery, MD Anderson Cancer Center (2010-2011)

Residency
Plastic Surgery, Washington University in St. Louis (2005-2010)

Medical School
MD, University of Chicago (2001-2005)

Undergraduate
BS, University of Michigan, Honors Program (1997-2001)

Awards

Top Doctor, Castle Connolly (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)

Merit-Based Professional Memberships

Fellow, American College of Surgeons (FACS)

Member, American Association of Plastic Surgeons (AAPS)

Member, ReSurge International

Editorial Board / Associate Editorships

Microsurgery

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery—Global Open

Selected Invited Professorships

Hue, Vietnam (2018), American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery (ASRM) and ReSurge International Visiting Educator

Kijabe, Kenya (2019), American Council of Academic Plastic Surgeons (ACAPS) International Visiting Professor