Samuel Chao, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
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- 216.445.7876
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- 216.445.1068
Additional Locations
Radiation Oncology
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195
Driving Directions
- Appointment:
- 216.444.5571
- Desk:
- 216.445.7876
- Fax:
- 216.445.1068
Treatment & Services
- Adult Neuro-Oncology
- Body Radiosurgery
- Brachytherapy
- Brain Tumor Management
- Cancer Center
- Clinical Trials
- Cranial Radiosurgery
- External Beam Radiotherapy
- Fractionated Radiotherapy
- Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
- Gamma Knife Treatment
- General Radiation Oncology
- Hyperfractionated Radiation Therapy
- Image Guided Radiation Therapy
- Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy
- Novalis Radiosurgery/Radiotherapy
- Pediatric Neuro-Oncology
- PET in Tumors
- Radiation Oncology
- Radiation Therapy
- Radiotherapy
- Spinal Radiosurgery
- Spine Radiosurgery
- Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT)
- Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Acoustic Neuroma
- Adult Brain Tumors
- Anaplastic Astrocytomas
- Anaplastic Oligodendrogliomas
- Astrocytoma
- Benign Brain Tumors
- Benign Tumors of the Brain
- Benign Tumors of the Spinal Cord
- Brain Cancer (Brain Tumor)
- Brain Lymphoma
- Brain Metastases
- Cancer
- Cavernous Sinus Tumors
- Central Nervous System (CNS) Malignancies
- Chordomas
- Clival Chordomas
- Ependymomas
- Glioblastoma Multiforme
- Hemangioblastomas
- Heterotopic Ossification
- Malignant Gliomas
- Malignant Tumors of the Brain
- Malignant Tumors of the Spinal Cord
- Meningioma
- Myeloma
- Ocular Lymphomas
- Ocular Mets
- Oligodendroglioma
- Ophthalmic Tumors
- Pediatric Brain Cancer
- Pediatric Spine Tumors
- Pituitary Tumors
- Primary Central Nervous System Lymphomas
- Retinal Hemangioma
- Retinoblastoma
- Sarcomas of the Brain or Head
- Skull Base Cancer
- Spinal Cancer
- Spinal Metastases
- Spine Tumors
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Uveal Melanoma
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View All PlansAbout Samuel Chao, MD
Samuel Chao, MD, obtained his Bachelor's degree in chemistry with Honors and Distinction from Stanford University. He attended medical school at Case Western Reserve University and stayed in Cleveland to specialize in radiation oncology at Cleveland Clinic, where he is currently on Staff. His appointment is under the Brain Tumor and Neuro-Oncology Center and the Department of Radiation Oncology. Dr. Chao is also Professor at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University.
His clinical interests include adult and pediatric brain tumors, brain metastases, heterotopic ossification, stereotactic radiosurgery of the brain and spine, Gamma Knife radiosurgery, intensity-modulated radiation therapy and image-guided radiation therapy. His research interests include improving quality of life following treatment, and outcomes following radiation to the brain and spine. He is actively involved in research studies for brain and spine tumors.
Dr. Chao has been invited nationally and internationally to give lectures on the management of brain and spine tumors using radiation. He is a lecturer for the Cleveland Clinic Gamma Knife course. He has authored numerous papers and book chapters regarding radiation for benign disease and malignant tumors.
Dr. Chao has written the following articles:
Gamma Knife® Now Option for More Brain Metastases
Case Study: Molecular Planning, Anti-Angiogenic Therapy, Low Dose Rate Radiation Instrumental in Retreating Brain Tumor
Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Trigeminal Neuralgia Yields QoL Dividends
2-Staged Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Large Brain Metastases: More Support from Largest Series Yet
Distinguishing Radiation Necrosis from Tumor Progression with 18F-Fluciclovine PET/CT
18F Fluciclovine PET CT Helps Distinguish Radiation Necrosis from Brain Tumor Progression
Gamma Knife for Brain Tumors: Latest Developments and What’s on the Horizon
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2006
Education & Fellowships
Residency - Cleveland Clinic
Radiation Oncology
Cleveland,
OH USA
2006
Internship - Cleveland Clinic
Transitional Year
Cleveland,
OH USA
2002
Medical Education - Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
MD
Cleveland,
OH USA
2001
Undergraduate - Stanford University
Chemistry
Stanford,
CA USA
1997
Additional Training
- Special Training for Gamma Knife Icon, 2016
- Special Training for Gamma Knife Perfexion, 2007
- Pediatric Radiation Oncology Rotation at St. Jude, Memphis, Tenn., 2005
Professional Highlights
- Radiological Society of North America Roentgen Resident/Fellow Research Award, 2006
- Radiation Therapy Oncology Group Travel Award, 2006
- Board-certified in radiation oncology
Certifications
- Radiology - Radiation Oncology
Specialty Interests
Brain tumor, gamma knife
Awards & Honors
- Radiological Society of North America Roentgen Resident/Fellow Research Award, 2006
- Radiation Therapy Oncology Group Travel Award, 2006
Memberships
- American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology
- International Stereotactic Radiosurgery Society
- Leksell Gamma Knife Society
- American College of Radiology
- American Radium society
Research & Publications
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85 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Explains | 4.9 | |
Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
14 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Apr 18, 2023
Always an experience that is positive with his doctor
Reviewed on Mar 21, 2023
Excellent Doctor
Reviewed on Jan 24, 2023
The whole process of getting a quick appointment & seeing the doctor was great.
Reviewed on Jan 24, 2023
Dr. Chau is an EXCEPTIONAL doctor! He was extremely knowledgeable about the procedure and also able to answer all of my questions and concerns. His "bedside manner" was kind and comforting. He took his time with me throughout the process. What an asset to his profession and the Cleveland Clinic!!
Reviewed on Jan 24, 2023
I was very grateful to Dr. Angelov for seeing me and treating me so quickly. She was very kind, knowledgable and reasuring.
Reviewed on Jan 19, 2023
Dr. Chao is an excellent doctor. He is very professional and knowledgeable.
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2023
Dr choa was unable to be present but Dr l saw was very good about questions and I was very satisfied with her
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2022
My husband saw over 20 doctors in the course of just a few days. It was overwhelming but he remembered this doctor and stated he was one of favorites. Very kind and caring. He also liked his resident.
Reviewed on Oct 7, 2022
Dr. Chao's experience and expertise are easily conveyed in a relaxed and yet explanatory way. His time with me was over and above a simple report of MRI findings and was encouraging and detailed about my continued improvement from spinal cord surgery some two years prior. He's terrific.
Reviewed on Aug 26, 2022
Every was easy to arrange. The doctor was extremely helpful and answered all of our questions clearly. Very excited to have him on my team!
Reviewed on Aug 22, 2022
I really appreciate that Dr. Chao takes the time to explain things and answer all my questions.
Reviewed on Aug 22, 2022
I appreciate the ease of accessing the expertise of doctors at Cleveland Clinic since I live a great distance from the hospital.
Reviewed on Aug 15, 2022
Dr.Cho is OUTSTANDING! An excellent listener who explains everything in a manner that is understandable.
Reviewed on May 26, 2022
The physician assistant was thorough, kind and concerned. Dr. Chao is always kind, honest and upfront when addressing my diagnosis. He demonstrates genuine concern for my diagnosed condition.