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Dr. Edward Chao


Dr. Edward Chao practices at the VA San Diego Healthcare System and is Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of California, San Diego. He enjoys seeing patients; teaching medical students and residents; as well as conducting clinical research. Dr. Chao received his osteopathic medical degree from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed residency in internal medicine at Loma Linda University Medical Center and fellowship in endocrinology and metabolism at the University of California, San Diego. His interests include novel therapeutic agents for diabetes, facilitating improved patient engagement with diabetes, the use of technology to improve diabetes care, and medical education.