Dr. Albert H. Chao M.D.
Plastic Surgeon
1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz Saint Louis MO, 63110About
As a specialist in reconstructive surgery at Ohio State's Wexner Medical Center, I perform reconstructive surgery - from trauma-related to reconstruction surgery in patients with all types of cancer. ...
Education and Training
University of Michigan / Ann Arbor Biochemistry 2001
University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine MD 2005
Board Certification
Plastic SurgeryAmerican Board of Plastic SurgeryABPS
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Lower extremity reconstruction with the anterolateral thigh flap.
- A systematic approach to emergent breast free flap takeback: Clinical outcomes, algorithm, and review of the literature.
- Biologic matrices in oncologic breast reconstruction after mastectomy.
- Reconstruction of extensive defects with combined transverse-vertical rectus abdominis (cruciate) myocutaneous flaps.
- The differential impact of plastic surgery subspecialties on the financial performance of an academic clinical practice.
- Current approaches to free flap monitoring.
- Process outcomes in breast reconstruction and the impact of a comprehensive breast center.
- Bone-supported arch bars are associated with comparable outcomes to Erich arch bars in the treatment of mandibular fractures with intermaxillary fixation.
- The Impact of Intraoperative Microvascular Compromise on Outcomes in Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction.
- Processes of Care in Breast Reconstruction and the Long-Term Impact of a Comprehensive Breast Center.
- A Review of the Use of Acellular Dermal Matrices in Postmastectomy Immediate Breast Reconstruction.
- Industry Financial Relationships in Plastic Surgery: Analysis of the Sunshine Act Open Payments Database.
- Starting a microsurgery fellowship: A program's perspective.
- The Delay Phenomenon in the Setting of Prior Irradiation: A Matched-Pair Analysis
- Successful Breast Reconstruction with a Free Muscle-Sparing TRAM Flap in a
Treatments
- Reconstructive Surgery, Cancer, Trauma And More
- Free Flap Breast Reconstruction
- Microsurgery
- Implant Breast Reconstruction
Fellowships
- University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery 2011
- Plastic Surgery: University of Texas Anderson Cancer Center 2010
Dr. Albert H. Chao M.D.'s Practice location
Dr. Albert H. Chao M.D.'s reviews
Write ReviewRecommended Articles
- What Is Laser Blepharoplasty?
Some people refer to it as the eye lid lift. Blepharoplasty is a cosmetic surgery involving the removal or spreading of muscles, skin, or fats of creepy, drooling, or dark eyelids. In case both eyelids are affected, the procedures of the upper eyelid and the lower eyelid are separately undertaken....
- How to Prepare for a Breast Augmentation
You may be needed to do the following as you prepare for a breast augmentation operation:...
- How to Recover After Plastic Surgery
Introduction to RecoveryRecovering from plastic surgery is not a simple task, and one is urged to ensure that they take care of their bodies, especially the area that underwent the procedure. Though plastic surgery procedures are usually simple in nature, it is paramount that you don’t take the...
- What Specialist Performs Plastic Surgery?
What Is Plastic Surgery?Plastic surgery is a type of surgical process performed with the aim of reconstructing or changing a part of an individual’s body. The scope of this surgery covers the following:...
- The Mommy Makeover
What is it?A mommy makeover also known as post pregnancy surgery is a surgical procedure carried out mainly in the abdomen and breasts in females to restore their appearance to the one before pregnancy. A traditional mommy makeover procedure includes a tummy tuck, breast augmentation, lift or...
- What Are the Risks of Breast Augmentation?
A majority of women do not have any severe complications after having breast implants or undergoing a breast augmentation surgery, although some do. An understanding of the possible risks and how to care for your implants is therefore very crucial.Since the decision on having a plastic surgery is...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Thomas Francel M.D.621 S New Ballas Rd Saint Louis MO 63141
- Dr. Arash Moradzadeh MD605 Old Ballas Rd Saint Louis MO 63141
- Dr. Paul D Rottler M.D.505 Couch Ave Saint Louis MO 63122
- Dr. John B Holds MD12990 Manchester Rd. Saint Louis MO 63131
- Dr. Brock Davis Ridenour MD12460 Olive Blvd. Saint Louis MO 63141
- Dr. Samer William Cabbabe M.D.10004 Kennerly Rd Saint Louis MO 63128