Dr. Kevin Chao is a board-certified neurosurgery specialist based in Stanford, California, bringing 19 years of dedicated clinical experience to patient care. Dr. Chao has performed over 7,498 procedures and published 123 peer-reviewed research papers, reflecting a deep commitment to advancing medical knowledge in neurosurgery.
With advanced training in neurological surgery, Dr. Kevin Chao combines clinical expertise with the latest evidence-based practices to deliver personalized treatment plans. Dr. Kevin Chao holds 4 medical patents, demonstrating innovation in surgical techniques and medical devices.
Dr. Kevin Chao maintains an active role in the medical community through ongoing research, peer collaboration, and continuing medical education. This commitment to staying at the forefront of neurosurgery ensures patients receive care informed by the latest advances in the field.
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Dr. Kevin Chao provides comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for the following conditions:
Trigeminal neuralgia causes severe facial pain and may be treated with microvascular decompression or stereotactic radiosurgery.
Learn more about Trigeminal Neuralgia treatmentSpinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal that can compress nerves, often treated with decompression surgery.
Learn more about Spinal Stenosis treatmentBrain tumors require specialized neurosurgical approaches including craniotomy, stereotactic surgery, or minimally invasive techniques.
Learn more about Brain Tumor treatmentEpilepsy is a neurological disorder causing recurrent seizures that may be treated with medication or surgical intervention.
Learn more about Epilepsy treatmentHydrocephalus involves excess cerebrospinal fluid in the brain, typically treated with surgical placement of a shunt system.
Learn more about Hydrocephalus treatment