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Dr. Douglas Howard Chin, MD

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Specializes in: Hand Surgery and Head & Neck Plastic Surgery

Harvard Medical School

Professional interests include: breast reconstruction, breast augmentation, rhinoplasty, and more.

80 Grand Avenue 8th Floor Suite 810
Oakland, CA 94612

(510) 451-6950

Dr. Douglas Howard Chin, MD is a hand surgeon in Oakland, CA specializing in hand surgery and head & neck plastic surgery. He graduated from Harvard Medical School. Dr. Douglas Howard Chin, MD is affiliated with Sutter Health and Hill Physicians.

Office Locations

Hill Physicians

80 Grand Avenue 8th Floor Suite 810
Oakland, CA 94612

(510) 451-6950

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Some issues Dr. Douglas Howard Chin, MD can help you with:

Blepharoplasty

Blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure to remove excess tissue around the eyelids. With aging, skin loses elasticity. In some people, skin can pool around the eyes causing wrinkles, puffiness, under-eye bags, and drooping.

During a blepharoplasty, tiny incisions are made under local anesthesia, and any excess skin or underlying tissue is removed from the eyelids. The procedure takes between one and three hours, and patients may have bruising and swelling around their eyes for a few days afterwards. Icing the area may help.

The surgery is sometimes done along with other facial surgery as part of a facelift. Typically, a blepharoplasty is considered cosmetic. In severe cases, however, upper eyelids may droop so significantly that they make it hard to see. In these cases, blepharoplasty may be considered a necessary treatment.

Breast Reconstruction

Breast reconstruction is surgery to restore the appearance of the breast, usually after a mastectomy. The choice of how to proceed after the removal of a breast is a deeply personal one, with some women opting to wear a prosthetic form in a bra, and others choosing to embrace their new breastless form as a reminder of their strength and survival. Those options are perfectly acceptable, but many women feel most comfortable with their missing breast tissue surgically replaced. Breast reconstruction can be part of a patient's return to normal after experiencing breast cancer.

There are a few different methods used to create the round shape of the breast on the chest. A flap of fat, skin, and muscle can be taken from the side, abdomen or buttock and implanted on the chest to create a breast from the patient's own tissue. Alternatively, the skin over the chest may be gradually stretched to allow for the placement of an implant. Stretching of the skin is done using expanders, which are similar to breast implants, except they increase in size when saltwater solution is injected into them. Many women also choose to combine the flap procedure with implant placement to achieve their desired result. Once the new breast shape is formed, a nipple can be created and even tattooed to match the other side.

Reconstruction may be done in a single surgery or broken up into multiple procedures:

Immediate reconstruction rebuilds the breast right after mastectomy. This method is not recommended if additional chemotherapy or radiation is needed after surgery.
Delayed reconstruction occurs after chemotherapy or radiation has been given. These treatments may decrease the volume or alter the color of the reconstructed breast, so they should be completed before the breast is rebuilt. This type of reconstruction may happen weeks, months, or even years after mastectomy.
Staged reconstruction splits the reconstructive process into two parts. The first part inserts temporary expanders to stretch the skin and is done immediately after breast removal surgery. The second part replaces the expanders with implants after chemotherapy or radiation treatments have been given.

Breast reconstruction is not perfect. The two breasts may not always look exactly identical, although they will be close. There may be small scars, and a loss of sensation in the reconstructed breast. A reconstructed breast will not produce milk, so patients may have trouble breastfeeding. Still, reconstruction is a great option for women who want that part of their appearance back.

Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty is any surgery done to change the shape and structure of the nose. It is commonly done for cosmetic purposes, but it may also be done to reduce breathing difficulties. Surgery may include any part of bone or cartilage of the nose. In some cases, cartilage is transplanted from the ear or rib to augment the nose.

Rhinoplasty may be done for reasons that are primarily about appearance, such as:

Changing the shape or size of the nose to better fit the proportions of the face
Lifting a downward tilt at the tip of the nose
Adjusting an asymmetrical nose
Closing unusually large nostrils
Reconstructing a nose that has been damaged after trauma.

Rhinoplasty may also be done to correct a deviated septum or other breathing impairment. In that case, the nasal structure is adjusted so that airflow is increased to a comfortable level.

Typically, rhinoplasty is only performed on adults because kids' and teens' faces are still growing and changing. After a rhinoplasty, healing will take 1-2 weeks, but subtle shifts in the face and occasional swelling can last up to a year.

In The News

“Outside of San Francisco, surgeon Doug Chin has helped provide medical assistance to people in Afghanistan via video calls.”—"When the US left Kabul, these Americans tried to help Afghans left behind. It still haunts them", Washington Top News, August 2024

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas Howard Chin, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Oakland, CA during 2012 were injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas Howard Chin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	66
injections	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas Howard Chin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	17

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas Howard Chin, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	19
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	11
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas Howard Chin, MD in 2013

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	47
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas Howard Chin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	47

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas Howard Chin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	13
Female	31

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	33
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	18
From 75 to 84	13
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas Howard Chin, MD in 2014

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas Howard Chin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	94

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas Howard Chin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	72
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	30
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas Howard Chin, MD in 2015

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas Howard Chin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	108

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas Howard Chin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	18
Female	42

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	37
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	33
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	13
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas Howard Chin, MD in 2016

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas Howard Chin, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Oakland, CA during 2017 were injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas Howard Chin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	66
injections	16

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas Howard Chin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	15
Female	30

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	30
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	23
From 75 to 84	11
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas Howard Chin, MD in 2017

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas Howard Chin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	65

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas Howard Chin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	18
Female	29

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	35
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	21
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	13
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas Howard Chin, MD in 2018

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas Howard Chin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	76

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas Howard Chin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	23
Female	18

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	18
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas Howard Chin, MD in 2019

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas Howard Chin, MD in 2020

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas Howard Chin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	64

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas Howard Chin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	13
Female	23

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	15
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas Howard Chin, MD in 2021

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas Howard Chin, MD in 2022

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas Howard Chin, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Douglas Howard Chin, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Oakland, CA were injections.

doctor visit	67
injections	15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas Howard Chin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	11
Female	23

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	20
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	5
85 and over	5
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	14

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas Howard Chin, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Douglas Howard Chin, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	8
Depression	4
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	10
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Education & Training

Dr. Douglas Howard Chin, MD graduated from Harvard Medical School. He completed residency at NYU Langone Medical Center. He is certified by the Board Certified and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Harvard Medical School

Residency: NYU Langone Medical Center

Board Certification: Board Certified

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Douglas Howard Chin, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sutter Health

Hill Physicians

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Douglas Howard Chin, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Aetna, Blue Shield of California, UnitedHealthcare, SCAN Health Plan, Anthem, Health Net, Hill Physicians Care Solutions, Central Health Plan, CCHP Health Plan (Chinese Community Health Plan) and Canopy Health.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Douglas Howard Chin, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Aetna

Blue Shield of California

UnitedHealthcare

SCAN Health Plan

Anthem

Health Net

Hill Physicians Care Solutions

Central Health Plan

CCHP Health Plan (Chinese Community Health Plan)

Canopy Health

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Douglas Howard Chin, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Aesculap, Inc.	$1,436 $1,436
Allergan, Inc.	$1,385 BOTOX $150	BOTOX COSMETIC $20	$1,215
Allergan Inc.	$1,176 BOTOX COSMETIC $320	NATRELLE $243	KYBELLA $33	BOTOX $18	NATRELLE IMPLANTS $18	Other $543
AbbVie Inc.	$170 BOTOX $25	$145
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$135 Oasis $127	Santyl $8
Other	$287 Reconstruction $115	Xeomin $56	Sx-one Microknife $26	ULTRAGUIDETFR $24	XIAFLEX $22	Other $43

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,913
Gift	$1,436
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$1,119
Education	$122

Biography

Dr. Douglas Chin's areas of specialization are hand surgery, orthopedics/orthopedic surgery, and head & neck plastic surgery; he sees patients in Oakland, CA. He graduated from Harvard Medical School. Dr. Chin completed his residency training at NYU Langone Medical Center. Clinical interests for Dr. Chin include tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), blepharoplasty, and wrist fracture. Dr. Chin can take several insurance carriers, including Blue Shield, Health Net, and Anthem. In addition to English, Dr. Chin (or staff) speaks Spanish. He also offers language support for Cantonese and German-speaking patients. He is professionally affiliated with Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus, Hill Physicians, and John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek. His practice in Oakland, CA is open to new patients as reported by Hill Physicians.