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Dr. Janna L. B. Chao, MD

Accepting New Patients

(Dr. Janna Briscoe Lynne Briscoe Chao, M.D.)

(585 Ratings)

Specializes in: Family Medicine

University of Washington School of Medicine (1992)

Professional interests include: anxiety, hay fever (allergic rhinitis), reproductive health, and more.

911 N 10th Place
Renton, WA 98057

(425) 391-5700

Dr. Janna L. B. Chao, MD is a family medicine practitioner in Renton, WA specializing in family medicine. She graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine in 1992 and has 34 years of experience. Dr. Janna L. B. Chao, MD is affiliated with Swedish Medical Center and Providence.

Office Locations

911 N 10th Place
Renton, WA 98057

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Some issues Dr. Janna L. B. Chao, MD can help you with:

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
Unusual sleep or eating habits
Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
Physical aches and pains
Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

Eating Disorders

Eating disorders are mental and physical illnesses that impact behavior, emotions, and thoughts about eating, food, body appearance, and weight. These disorders are characterized by preoccupations with food and physical size, resulting in dramatic lifestyle changes and adverse health effects. In the past, eating disorders were often diagnosed using BMI (body mass index), or by assessing someone's weight. Eating disorders specialists now recognize that eating disorders may occur in people of all sizes. The most common eating disorders are anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder (BED).

Anorexia nervosa, frequently referred to as anorexia, is a disorder where people severely restrict the types and quantity of food they eat. Those with anorexia have an extreme fear of eating and gaining weight and may repeatedly weigh themselves or engage in harmful behaviors such as excessive exercise or starvation. Those with anorexia often find themselves preoccupied with food, but unable to consume a healthy amount of it. This results in symptoms such as abnormally low BMI, vitamin deficiency, fatigue, fainting, and amenorrhea (lack of menstruation in women). Anorexia may cause bluish discoloration of the hands, brittle and falling out hair, yellowish skin, and lanugo (fine, downy hair). Left untreated, anorexia can lead to organ failure, brain damage, and even death.

Bulimia nervosa, typically called bulimia, is a disorder where people binge (eat large quantities of food) and purge the food that they just consumed by vomiting, laxative abuse, fasting, or excessive exercise. This behavior is usually motivated by a feeling of powerlessness over eating and a fear of weight gain or desire for weight loss. Bulimia can occur in underweight, normal weight, and overweight people. Symptoms of bulimia include acid reflux, intestinal distress, dehydration from purging, amenorrhea, and dental erosion from vomiting. Some people with bulimia have swollen parotid glands (salivary glands near the cheeks) and red scars and marks on the backs of their knuckles. Electrolyte imbalance from bulimia can be particularly severe and may lead to heart attack or stroke.

Binge eating disorder (BED) is the most common eating disorder. People with BED feel that they are unable to control the amount of food they eat and may continue to binge after reaching a point of fullness. BED binges (consuming large amounts of food) are often accompanied by feelings of sadness, guilt, and shame. Symptoms of BED include obesity, acid reflux, weight gain, and dissatisfaction with one's body. People with BED tend to experience cycles of negative emotions and binges. Binges or BED episodes can be provoked by stress, boredom, restrictive dieting, depression, and other triggers.

Other common eating disorders include:

Pica, eating things that are not food, such as paper, ice, or soil
Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), disinterest in eating and avoidance of food
Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder (OSFED), abnormal eating that does not fall under any disorder

Many people with eating disorders do not consciously develop them, and have difficulty seeking treatment. For this reason, it's important to detect and treat eating disorders as early as possible. Treatment for eating disorders can vary from therapy visits to inpatient treatment, depending on the disorder and its severity. Treatment aims to not only restore physical health and correct negative behaviors, but to also promote psychological well-being and self-confidence.

Sexual Health Issues

Sexual health is a broad and loosely defined term that encompasses several extremely different areas of medicine. Sexual health not only includes physical health related to the act of sex, but also emotional, mental, or identity issues that can interfere with healthy sexuality. Because this scope is so broad, a huge number of health care professionals can accurately say they work in the sexual health specialty. Some of the many varied conditions included in sexual health include intimacy disorders, sexually transmitted diseases, reproductive health, LGBTQ issues, and sexual violence.

Sexual intimacy disorders are those that cause problems with the act of sexual intercourse, such as erectile dysfunction or vulvodynia. Erectile dysfunction, the inability to get or maintain an erection hard enough for sexual intercourse, is extremely common. It affects fully half of men over 40 to some degree. It is treated with medications, devices, or surgery. Vulvodynia, burning pain in the vulva that can be made worse with sexal activity, has no known cause. It is treated with oral or topical medications.

Sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV/AIDS, herpes, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, are bacterial or viral infections that are contagious in the bodily fluids exchanged during sexual contact. Barrier methods of contraception, such as condoms, help prevent the spread of STDs. HIV is a virus that can be caught from an infected person's sexual fluids or blood. When the virus infects the body, it interferes with the immune system and causes the disease known as AIDS. There is no cure, but anti-viral medications can help people with AIDS live a long and healthy life. Herpes is also a virus found in sexual fluids, called HSV-2. It causes blisters that come and go on the genitals. There is no cure for herpes, but anti-virals can minimize outbreaks. Gonorrhea and chlamydia are both bacterial infections. They are extremely common and often have no symptoms. The most common signs of an infection are burning pain and discharge. Gonorrhea and chlamydia can be treated with medications.

Reproductive health refers to both contraception and infertility treatment. Contraceptives prevent and plan the timing of pregnancy. Some, such as a vasectomy or tubal ligation, are extremely effective at preventing pregnancy. Others, such as spermicides, are less reliable. Popular contraceptives include condoms, birth control pills, IUDs, and diaphragms. On the other side of reproductive health, infertility is the inability to carry a pregnancy to term after one year of trying. It can be due to problems in either the man or the woman, and both genders are affected equally. In total, about 15% of the population suffer from infertility. Infertility treatments include medications and surgery.

Gay and transgender people have a few specific health care needs that may sometimes fall under the sexual health umbrella. First, many LGBT people still face discrimination from healthcare providers, so providing supportive and appropriate care is an issue. Because of social attitudes surrounding sexual orientation and gender identity, many gay and transgender people struggle with their identities. Rates of depression, substance abuse, and suicide are all higher in this group. Providing mental health support and counseling to those in transition is critical. Finally, transgender patients who are undergoing gender affirmation require sensitive medical health care, including surgical and hormonal treatment.

Sexual violence can be defined as any unwanted or non-consensual sexual activity. It ranges from sexual harassment to touching to rape. It affects women more than men and is widespread: 1 in 4 women report being victims of sexual violence at the hands of a partner, and as many as 1 in 3 girls report their first sexual contact as being violent. Sexual violence has lasting physical and emotional consequences for victims, but educating both girls and boys can prevent violence. Care for those who have endured sexual violence includes counseling and mental health support, medical care, and legal support.

Sexuality is more than a reproductive requirement -- it is a form of expression and identity. Sexual health blends all these aspects of experience together and helps people lead sexually fulfilling lives.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Janna L. B. Chao, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Renton, WA during 2012 were blood draw, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Janna L. B. Chao, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	85
doctor visit	291
preventive care	30
vaccines	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Janna L. B. Chao, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Renton, WA during 2013 were blood draw, preventive care, vaccines and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Janna L. B. Chao, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	73
doctor visit	284
lab tests	17
preventive care	31
vaccines	31

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Janna L. B. Chao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	68

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	85
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	47
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Janna L. B. Chao, MD in 2013

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	31
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Janna L. B. Chao, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Renton, WA during 2014 were blood draw, preventive care, vaccines and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Janna L. B. Chao, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	103
doctor visit	290
lab tests	12
preventive care	26
vaccines	26

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Janna L. B. Chao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	72

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	90
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Janna L. B. Chao, MD in 2014

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	27
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Janna L. B. Chao, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Renton, WA during 2015 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Janna L. B. Chao, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	110
preventive care	32
vaccines	32

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Janna L. B. Chao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	144
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Janna L. B. Chao, MD in 2015

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	31
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Janna L. B. Chao, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Renton, WA during 2016 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Janna L. B. Chao, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	147
preventive care	31
vaccines	31

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Janna L. B. Chao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	19
Female	64

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	53
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Janna L. B. Chao, MD in 2016

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	25
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Janna L. B. Chao, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Renton, WA during 2017 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Janna L. B. Chao, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	150
preventive care	37
vaccines	37

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Janna L. B. Chao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	73

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	57
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Janna L. B. Chao, MD in 2017

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	37
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Janna L. B. Chao, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Renton, WA during 2018 were preventive care, lab tests, diabetes management and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Janna L. B. Chao, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	37
doctor visit	213
lab tests	37
preventive care	61
vaccines	24

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Janna L. B. Chao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	16
Female	63

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	50
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	19
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Janna L. B. Chao, MD in 2018

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Janna L. B. Chao, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	118

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Janna L. B. Chao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	18
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	49
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Janna L. B. Chao, MD in 2019

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	31
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Janna L. B. Chao, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	36

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Janna L. B. Chao, MD.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	19
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Janna L. B. Chao, MD in 2020

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	46
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	37
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Janna L. B. Chao, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Renton, WA during 2021 were lab tests, preventive care and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Janna L. B. Chao, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	35
doctor visit	131
lab tests	35
preventive care	35

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Janna L. B. Chao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	18
Female	44

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	41
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Janna L. B. Chao, MD in 2021

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	40
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Janna L. B. Chao, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Renton, WA during 2022 were lab tests, preventive care and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Janna L. B. Chao, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	24
doctor visit	108
lab tests	24
preventive care	24

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Janna L. B. Chao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	20
Female	56

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	51
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	19
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Janna L. B. Chao, MD in 2022

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Janna L. B. Chao, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Renton, WA during 2023 were lab tests, preventive care and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Janna L. B. Chao, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	35
doctor visit	163
lab tests	35
preventive care	35

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Janna L. B. Chao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	65

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	61
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	11
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Janna L. B. Chao, MD in 2023

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Janna L. B. Chao, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Janna L. B. Chao, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Renton, WA were blood draw, preventive care, diabetes management and vaccines.

blood draw	87
diabetes management	32
doctor visit	170
lab tests	26
preventive care	34
vaccines	30

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Janna L. B. Chao, MD.

**Gender**
Female	57
Male	24

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	7
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	56
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	9
85 and over	0
Less than 65	12
65 to 74	40

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Janna L. B. Chao, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Janna L. B. Chao, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	2
Osteoporosis	1
Heart Failure	3
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	2
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Education & Training

Dr. Janna L. B. Chao, MD graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine in 1992. She completed residency at Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and has a state license in Washington.

Medical School: University of Washington School of Medicine (1992)

Residency: Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine

Licensed In: Washington

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Janna L. B. Chao, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Swedish Medical Center

Providence

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. Janna L. B. Chao, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Humana PPO, Aetna PPO, Wellcare Medicare (HMO), CIGNA PPO, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, Interplan PPO, TriWest, TRICARE, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, United Healthcare Medicaid, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), United Healthcare PPO, Providence, Humana HMO, First Health, WellPoint, Kaiser Permanente, Molina Healthcare, Aetna Medicare PPO, Carelon PPO, Ambetter Cascade Care, Premera, Evernorth PPO, Seven Corners, First Choice PPO and Regence BlueShield of Washington PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Janna L. B. Chao, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Humana PPO

Aetna PPO

Wellcare Medicare (HMO)

CIGNA PPO

Medicare Advantage

Humana Medicare Advantage

Interplan PPO

TriWest

TRICARE

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

United Healthcare Medicaid

OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health)

United Healthcare PPO

Providence

Humana HMO

First Health

WellPoint

Kaiser Permanente

Molina Healthcare

Aetna Medicare PPO

Carelon PPO

Ambetter Cascade Care

Premera

Evernorth PPO

Seven Corners

First Choice PPO

Regence BlueShield of Washington PPO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Janna L. B. Chao, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.89 out of 5 stars based on 585 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Janna L. B. Chao, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Renton, WA.

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Overall Rating: 4.0 2025-06-29

Patient verified via Press Ganey

This was my first visit with Dr. Chao as I wanted to establish care with a family doctor within the Swedish system. It was difficult to find a GP who was taking new patients and I had to wait a few months to get my first appointment with her. But the doctor was great and I'm happy to continue my care with her.The front desk receptionist was polite but they talk to you like they've done this a thousand times (which I know is true). Also, I had filled out all of my paperwork online before the appointment via MyChart but they still gave me paperwork with all of the same info. When I asked them about this they said, it's in a different system but they can probably pull it up.' Weird.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-08-18

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Being a new patient to this provider since transferring here from my out-of-state plan, I was able to see her immediately. I needed a refill on one of my medications. I was pleasantly surprised she knew some of my medical history. Thus, able to ask me questions and make decisions on further meds. She was professional, kind, attentive and concerned about my health asking questions for clarity in understanding. She made sure I understood what she was communicating to me. Loved that I was able to get an appointment the next day. Appreciated how she and her staff interacted with me. Happy that I chose Dr. Chao as my PCP.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-11-23

Patient verified via Press Ganey

This was my first visit to this office. The receptionist was friendly and check in was easy. I was looking for a doctor that understands older woman's health. My experience with Dr Chao (and her assistants) was excellent. Dr Chao was kind and listened to my concerns. She was quite pro-active, asking pertinent questions, expressing her concerns and overall made this visit feel very complete for my needs. Highly appreciated this visit and feel my needs and health will be cared for by Dr Chao.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-10-26

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I went in for my annual visit. Dr Chao listened to me and asked great questions. I had bloodwork done and the results were available the next morning. Someone from the doctor's office called me within a few hours (very quick!) to discuss results and schedule a follow-up visit with the doctor. An appointment was available within the next couple of days, and again Dr Chao listened then offered possible solutions. I'm very happy with the care she provides.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-06-09

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Chao is an exceptionally attentive and compassionate provider. Every time I visit, I feel truly heard and understood. She takes the time to listen carefully to all of my concerns and consistently offers thoughtful, effective solutions. What I appreciate most is her proactive approach to care-she doesn't just treat symptoms; she looks ahead to prevent future issues. I feel very fortunate to have her as my primary care provide

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-05-15

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I'm extremely satisfied on the care that my primary physician provided me on my last clinic visit. She clearly reviewed and explained my current medications their benefits and adverse effects. Her advised to discontinue one medication that my other doctor prescribed have solve my elevated blood pressure issue. She also advised me on healthy diets and continue on my regular exercise.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-10-11

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Dr. Janna Chao addressed my questions and concerns and spent at least 15-20 minutes with me. She has followed up with concerns about my blood pressure readings (that I am taking at home) and she is going to re-evaluate at the beginning of next month. It's possible I need to change or add to my current medications.I a very pleased with the care and attention I receive from Dr. Chao.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-01-15

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Dr Chao was fully present to me as a human being needing her care. She takes time to synthesize all that she sees, reads and hears into a comprehensive understanding of my current health status. She is extraordinary, warm, caring, evidence based and I trust her perspective about what's bestshe is really unlike any provider I've had in the 9 years I've lived in this state.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-09-30

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Dr. Janna Chau understands a patient and knows what to do next. We were able to discuss on a broad scope of health matters depending on my age and the phase of life young or old. She makes you feel that you are cared for and your visit covers all the required aspects necessary to keep well and functioning. I am thankful and appreciate having her as my doctor. Thank you.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-11-12

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Dr. Chao took her time with me since this was our first visit..she was extremely thorough, took all information down for my files, and asked questions I have not been asked from a previous provider. I appreciated that very much. I hope to have her as my provider for all the needs I may have in the future. She was quick to give excellent information to me on My Chart.

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Biography

Dr. Janna Chao is a physician who specializes in family medicine. Dr. Chao attended medical school at the University of Washington School of Medicine. For her residency, Dr. Chao trained at Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center and Providence Seattle Medical Center. Her areas of expertise include the following: alcohol abuse, depression, and nasal congestion (stuffy nose). Her average rating from her patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Chao usually honors HealthSmart, Coventry, and CIGNA Plans, in addition to other insurance carriers. Her hospital/clinic affiliations include Providence and Swedish Medical Center. She welcomes new patients at her office inRenton, WA as reported by Doctor.com.