Plastic Surgeons · profile
James J. Chao, MD
Plastic Surgeons · San Diego, CA
We built this from public sources. If something's wrong, the firm can submit a correction.
02
Core data
What we found
Every fact with its value and the sources behind it. Where sources disagree we show both, and anything resting on a single source is flagged.
Canonical Google Places
Independent editorial
Self-published
Self-published social
Press release / wire
Aggregated
| Fact | Value | Sources | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Board certified | yes | 5 | aestheticmatch.comIndependent editorial castleconnolly.comAggregated health.usnews.comIndependent editorial oasismd.comSelf-published primeplasticsurgery.comIndependent editorial realself.comAggregated scripps.orgIndependent editorial vedanuwellness.comIndependent editorial |
| Offers breast augmentation | yes | 2 | oasismd.comSelf-published primeplasticsurgery.comIndependent editorial realself.comAggregated sharp.comIndependent editorial |
| Offers body contouring liposuction | yes | 4 | oasismd.comSelf-published primeplasticsurgery.comIndependent editorial scripps.orgIndependent editorial sharp.comIndependent editorial vedanuwellness.comIndependent editorial |
| Offers facelift | Self-claimed | 0 | oasismd.comSelf-published |
| Offers tummy tuck | Only on listings | 0 | oasismd.comSelf-published realself.comAggregated |
| Offers virtual consultation | Self-claimed | 0 | oasismd.comSelf-published |
6 facts·11 sources·0 contested·3 not confirmed
03
What the firm says about itself
Self-claims
What the firm states about itself — operational facts and self-promotion, kept apart.
Stated facts
First-party · firm-statedFirst-party operational facts — hours, services, the firm's own descriptors.
- Board certified yes oasismd.comSelf-published
- Category Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgeons oasismd.comSelf-published
- Category plastic surgeon oasismd.comSelf-published
- Offers body contouring liposuction yes oasismd.comSelf-published
- Offers breast augmentation yes oasismd.comSelf-published
- Offers facelift yes oasismd.comSelf-published
- Offers tummy tuck yes oasismd.comSelf-published
- Offers virtual consultation yes oasismd.comSelf-published
- Procedures offered ACL oasismd.comSelf-published
- Procedures offered And-Surgical-Oncology oasismd.comSelf-published
- Procedures offered Arthroscopy oasismd.comSelf-published
- Procedures offered Body contouring & liposuction oasismd.comSelf-published
- Procedures offered Breast Cancer oasismd.comSelf-published
- Procedures offered Breast surgery oasismd.comSelf-published
- Procedures offered Cartilage Repair oasismd.comSelf-published
- Procedures offered Facelift & neck oasismd.comSelf-published
- Procedures offered General cosmetic surgery (unspecified) oasismd.comSelf-published
- Procedures offered Knee Ligaments oasismd.comSelf-published
- Procedures offered Knee Replacement oasismd.comSelf-published
- Procedures offered Labrum oasismd.comSelf-published
- Procedures offered Laser Surgery oasismd.comSelf-published
- Procedures offered Meniscus oasismd.comSelf-published
- Procedures offered Microvascular-And-Reconstructive-Surgery oasismd.comSelf-published
- Procedures offered Mommy Makeover oasismd.comSelf-published
- Procedures offered Pediatric Orthopedics oasismd.comSelf-published
- Procedures offered PRP oasismd.comSelf-published
- Procedures offered Reconstructive & complex surgery oasismd.comSelf-published
- Procedures offered Regenerative Medicine oasismd.comSelf-published
- Procedures offered Rotator Cuff oasismd.comSelf-published
- Procedures offered Shoulder Injuries oasismd.comSelf-published
- Procedures offered Sports Medicine oasismd.comSelf-published
- Procedures offered Tummy Tuck oasismd.comSelf-published
Performance claims
Self-described · not endorsedSelf-promotion, kept with its source.
No performance claims are currently recorded.
04
Recurring across sources
Themed claims
Claims that recur across sources, clustered by theme — each with its sources and citation count.
No themed claims are currently recorded.
·
At a glance
Key facts
The firm's core identity facts, drawn from the sourced ledger below.
- Main location
- san diego, cacastleconnolly.comAggregatedoasismd.comSelf-publishedyelp.comAggregatedyelp.comAggregatedhealth.usnews.comIndependent editorial
- Years in practice
- over 30 years · more than 25 years · over 31 years · more than 20 yearshealthgrades.comAggregatedvedanuwellness.comIndependent editorialtopnpi.comAggregatedhealth.usnews.comIndependent editorial
- Founded by
- dr. james j. chaovedanuwellness.comIndependent editorial
- Procedures offered
- Hand Surgery, Breast Reconstruction, Breast Implants, Mommy Makeover, Liposuction, Facelift, Tummy Tuck · plastic surgery, cosmetic procedures, microvascular and reconstructive surgery, and surgical oncology · Plastic Surgery · plastic surgery, reconstructive surgery, hand surgery, breast surgery, body contouring, facial rejuvenation, advanced skin resurfacingoasismd.comSelf-publishedoasismd.comSelf-publishedhealthgrades.comAggregatedvedanuwellness.comIndependent editorial
- Languages spoken
- Chinesescripps.orgIndependent editorial
- Known for
- delivering innovative surgical and non-invasive treatmentsaestheticmatch.comIndependent editorial
05
Excerpts from public sources
In their words
Short excerpts from the sources behind this profile. The firm's own wording is marked.
Self-described · not endorsed The firm's own words are tinted and italicised.
Radio MD The Latest Advancements in Knee Replacement
James J.L. Chao, MD is an affiliated doctor of Scripps Affiliated Medical Groups.
Dr. James Chao specializes in Plastic Surgery
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
has over 30 years of experience in the medical field
Dr. James J. Chao, MD, FACS, brings more than 25 years of experience in plastic, reconstructive, and hand surgery to every patient he sees. A nationally recognized, board-certified plastic surgeon and fellowship-trained specialist in hand and microsurgical procedures, Dr. Chao holds deep expertise in breast surgery, body contouring, facial rejuvenation, and advanced skin resurfacing.
"Sports Medicine Clinic"
Find A Plastic Surgeon Near Me
06
Every source, every date
Where every fact comes from
We read 97 mentions across the web and boiled them down to 48 confirmed facts — each with its source, date, and how we checked it.
› Where every fact comes from
| Fact | Value | Source | Source date | How we checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accolade | guardian angel recognition | sharp.comIndependent editorial | Verified | |
| Accolade | healthgrades honor roll | healthgrades.comAggregated | Verified | |
| Board certified | true · 8 sources | castleconnolly.comAggregatedrealself.comAggregatedvedanuwellness.comIndependent editorialscripps.orgIndependent editorialhealth.usnews.comIndependent editorialprimeplasticsurgery.comIndependent editorialaestheticmatch.comIndependent editorialoasismd.comSelf-published | Verified | |
| Category | Chiropractor | nextdoor.comAggregated | Verified | |
| Category | Cosmetic Surgeons | yelp.comAggregated | Verified | |
| Category | doctor | scrippsamg.comAggregated | Verified | |
| Category | Doctors | yelp.comAggregated | Verified | |
| Category | Health & Medical · 3 sources | yelp.comAggregatedyelp.comAggregatedyelp.comAggregated | Verified | |
| Category | Healthcare | nextdoor.comAggregated | Verified | |
| Category | Oncologist | nextdoor.comAggregated | Verified | |
| Category | Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgeons · 2 sources | oasismd.comSelf-publishedoasismd.comSelf-published | Verified | |
| Category | Physician | realself.comAggregated | From page metadata | |
| Category | Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery | topnpi.comAggregated | Verified | |
| Category | Plastic Surgeon · 7 sources | realself.comAggregatedhealthgrades.comAggregatednextdoor.comAggregatedtheaestheticsociety.orgIndependent editorialscripps.orgIndependent editorialprimeplasticsurgery.comIndependent editorialoasismd.comSelf-published | Verified | |
| Category | Plastic Surgery · 3 sources | castleconnolly.comAggregatedhealth.usnews.comIndependent editorialaestheticmatch.comIndependent editorial | Verified | |
| Category | Sports Medicine Clinic | nextdoor.comAggregated | Verified | |
| Category | Surgeon | nextdoor.comAggregated | Verified | |
| Featured on | oasismd.com · 4 mentions | oasismd.comSelf-published | Verified | |
| Featured on | sharp.com | sharp.comIndependent editorial | Verified | |
| Founded by | dr. james j. chao | vedanuwellness.comIndependent editorial | Verified | |
| Has review count | 9 | nextdoor.comAggregated | From page metadata | |
| Known for | delivering innovative surgical and non-invasive treatments | aestheticmatch.comIndependent editorial | Verified | |
| Languages spoken | Chinese | scripps.orgIndependent editorial | Verified | |
| Main location | ca · 4 sources · 5 mentions | oasismd.comSelf-publishedrealself.comAggregatednextdoor.comAggregatedaestheticmatch.comIndependent editorial | Verified | |
| Main location | encinitas, ca · 2 sources | healthgrades.comAggregatedoasismd.comSelf-published | Verified | |
| Main location | san diego, ca · 5 sources | castleconnolly.comAggregatedoasismd.comSelf-publishedyelp.comAggregatedyelp.comAggregatedhealth.usnews.comIndependent editorial | Verified | |
| Main location | us · 2 sources | realself.comAggregatednextdoor.comAggregated | From page metadata | |
| Offers body contouring liposuction | true · 6 sources | oasismd.comSelf-publishedvedanuwellness.comIndependent editorialoasismd.comSelf-publishedscripps.orgIndependent editorialsharp.comIndependent editorialprimeplasticsurgery.comIndependent editorial | Verified | |
| Offers breast augmentation | true · 8 sources | oasismd.comSelf-publishedrealself.comAggregatedrealself.comAggregatedoasismd.comSelf-publishedoasismd.comSelf-publishedoasismd.comSelf-publishedsharp.comIndependent editorialprimeplasticsurgery.comIndependent editorial | Verified | |
| Offers facelift | true · 3 sources | oasismd.comSelf-publishedoasismd.comSelf-publishedoasismd.comSelf-published | Verified | |
| Offers tummy tuck | true · 4 sources | oasismd.comSelf-publishedrealself.comAggregatedoasismd.comSelf-publishedoasismd.comSelf-published | Verified | |
| Offers virtual consultation | true | oasismd.comSelf-published | Verified | |
| Procedures offered | aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgery, cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the hand and upper extremity, body contour surgery | sharp.comIndependent editorial | Verified | |
| Procedures offered | breast reconstruction | vitals.comAggregated | Verified | |
| Procedures offered | fat transplant | vitals.comAggregated | Verified | |
| Procedures offered | hand and upper extremity surgery, cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, reconstructive breast surgery, body contour surgery | scripps.orgIndependent editorial | Verified | |
| Procedures offered | Hand Surgery, Breast Reconstruction, Breast Implants, Mommy Makeover, Liposuction, Facelift, Tummy Tuck | oasismd.comSelf-published | Verified | |
| Procedures offered | Plastic Surgery | healthgrades.comAggregated | Verified | |
| Procedures offered | plastic surgery, cosmetic procedures, microvascular and reconstructive surgery, and surgical oncology | oasismd.comSelf-published | Verified | |
| Procedures offered | plastic surgery, reconstructive surgery, hand surgery, breast surgery, body contouring, facial rejuvenation, advanced skin resurfacing | vedanuwellness.comIndependent editorial | Verified | |
| Procedures offered | Plastic Surgery, Tummy Tuck, Breast Implants, PRP, Mommy Makeover, Facelift, Hand Surgery, ACL, Knee Ligaments, Knee Replacement, Arthroscopy, Labrum, Laser Surgery, Breast Cancer, Meniscus, Cartilage Repair, Pediatric Orthopedics, Regenerative Medicine, Rotator Cuff, Shoulder Injuries, Sports Medicine | oasismd.comSelf-published | Verified | |
| Rating | 4.9 · 2 sources | oasismd.comSelf-publishedoasismd.comSelf-published | From page metadata | |
| Rating | 5 | realself.comAggregated | From page metadata | |
| Rating | 9 | nextdoor.comAggregated | From page metadata | |
| Years in practice | more than 20 years | health.usnews.comIndependent editorial | Verified | |
| Years in practice | more than 25 years | vedanuwellness.comIndependent editorial | Verified | |
| Years in practice | over 30 years | healthgrades.comAggregated | Verified | |
| Years in practice | over 31 years | topnpi.comAggregated | Verified |
How we checked — what each label means·Verified matched its source·From page metadata read from the site's code
07
Registrations & qualifications
Credentials
Verified credentials are checked against an external registry; self-asserted ones come from the firm's own materials.
No credentials are currently recorded.
08
We publish the gaps too
What we do not know
Attributes we couldn't establish from the available sources.
- — Offers rhinoplastyNothing public to confirm this Nothing public to confirm this
- — Offers faceliftSelf-claimed, not independently confirmed Self-claimed, not independently confirmed
- — Offers tummy tuckOnly on a listing site Only on a listing site
- — Offers nonsurgical injectablesNothing public to confirm this Nothing public to confirm this
- — Offers free consultationNothing public to confirm this Nothing public to confirm this
- — Offers virtual consultationSelf-claimed, not independently confirmed Self-claimed, not independently confirmed
09
How this page was built
Every fact was extracted from a public source, then re-checked against that source before publishing.
Aggregated
Self-published
Independent editorial
Sources consulted
Profile · james-j-chao-md-6cd08101b69c409f804c7c9d82b30c8c
Category · Plastic Surgeons
Published by Authoria