Dr. Catherine Chao is a pediatric gastroenterologist specializing in digestive and liver disorders. With board certification from the American Board of Pediatric Gastroenterology, she focuses on gastrointestinal motility issues (GERD, constipation, encopresis), inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease, abdominal pain, and failure to thrive.
Dr. Chao earned her undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University before completing her medical education at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1991. She completed her pediatrics residency and a fellowship in Pediatric Gastroenterology at UCLA Medical Center in 1994 and 1997, respectively.
Her research contributions include co-authoring a multicenter report on multichannel intraluminal impedance-pH (MII-pH) in children and studying pediatric rare earth magnet ingestions. Dr. Chao has received multiple accolades, including the Bronze Iams Quality Leadership Award for her work with the Pediatric Feeding Team in 2010 and recognition as a Top Doctor by Arlington Magazine, Northern Virginia Magazine, and Washingtonian.
Patients praise Dr. Chao for her thoroughness and clear communication. She sees patients at PSV’s Fairfax location and remains committed to enhancing the health of her patients.
Publications:
Mousa H, Machado R, Orsi M, Chao CS, Alhajj T, Alhajj M, Port C, Skaggs B, Woodley FW. Combined multichannel intraluminal impedance-pH (MII-pH): Multicenter report of normal values from 117 children. Curr Gastroenterology Rep 2014. 16:400-406.
Hefner J, Chao C. Retrospective analysis of pediatric rare earth magnet ingestions and complication at a major suburban medical center. Poster: NASPGHAN 2012 Oct.
Childhood constipation. The Pediatric Post. 2010 Summer; 1:7-8.
Update on diagnostic testing for evaluation of pediatric gastroesophageal reflex disease. The Pediatric Post. 2009 Jan 4:4-5.
Board Certifications:
- American Board of Pediatric Gastroenterology
Education:
Fellowship: UCLA Medical Center Pediatrics Gastroenterology (1997)
Residency: UCLA Medical Center Pediatrics (1994)
Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (1991)
Undergraduate: Purdue University (1986)
- Iams Quality Leadership Award (Bronze) - Pediatric Feeding Team (2010)
- Top Doctors Recognition: Arlington Magazine, Northern Virginia Magazine, Washingtonian
