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Dr. Tania Chao, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Cardiology

SUNY Upstate Medical University

Professional interests include: heart problems

8008 Westpark Drive
McLean, VA 22102

(703) 287-6400

Dr. Tania Chao, MD is a cardiologist in McLean, VA specializing in adult cardiology. She graduated from SUNY Upstate Medical University. Dr. Tania Chao, MD is affiliated with Inova, Inova Fairfax Hospital and KAISER FOUNDATION HEALTH OF THE PLAN MID-ATLANTIC STATES, INC.

Office Locations

Address:

8008 Westpark Drive
McLean, VA 22102

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8008 Westpark Drive Kaiser Permanente Tysons Corner Medical Center
McLean, VA 22102

Some issues Dr. Tania Chao, MD can help you with:

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

Hypertension	75
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

cardiac procedures	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	11

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	60

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	78
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	37
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

cardiac procedures	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	23

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	48

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	65
Black	33
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	44
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

cardiac procedures	14
doctor visit	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	14

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	49

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	57
Black	35
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	39
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

cardiac procedures	13
doctor visit	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	13

**Gender**
Male	41
Female	33

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	47
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	17
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

cardiac procedures	24
doctor visit	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	24

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	63
Black	42
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	35
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

cardiac procedures	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	14

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	48

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	55
Black	32
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	40
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tania Chao, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Tania Chao, MD treated as a cardiologist in McLean, VA were ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.

cardiac procedures	16
doctor visit	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tania Chao, MD.

**Gender**
Female	29
Male	35

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	14
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	36
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	12
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	39

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tania Chao, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	6
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	2
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	2
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	3
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Tania Chao, MD graduated from SUNY Upstate Medical University. She completed residency at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. She has a state license in Virginia.

Medical School: SUNY Upstate Medical University

Residency: Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center (2004)

Licensed In: Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Tania Chao, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Inova

Inova Fairfax Hospital

KAISER FOUNDATION HEALTH OF THE PLAN MID-ATLANTIC STATES, INC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$46 BRILINTA $46

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$46

Biography

Dr. Tania Chao is a McLean, VA physician who specializes in adult cardiology. She is especially interested in heart problems. Dr. Chao attended medical school at SUNY Upstate Medical University. She trained at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center for her residency. She is professionally affiliated with Inova Fairfax Hospital.