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James J. Chao, MD

4.3 ★★★★☆ 6 Google reviews · Tummy tuck surgeon in Encinitas, California

Board-certified Financing Mommy makeover

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Board-certified plastic surgeon certified in plastic surgery — the recognized standard for a tummy tuck. Verify with the ABPS →
Financing payment plans / medical financing (e.g. CareCredit) offered — ask what monthly options they accept
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Phone +1 760-635-7800
Website oasismd.com — book a consultation and see their before/after galleries

Hours

Monday	8:30 am–5 pm
Tuesday	8:30 am–5 pm
Wednesday	8:30 am–5 pm
Thursday	8:30 am–5 pm
Friday	8:30 am–5 pm
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Closed

Office hours differ from surgery days — call ahead to schedule a consultation.

About this practice

Features patients and the practice mention for James J. Chao, MD — a quick read on what to expect before your consultation.

 ✅ Board-Certified  
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 💳 Financing  
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 📸 Before & After Gallery  
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 🤱 Mommy Makeover  
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These features are compiled from reviews and the practice's own info — they describe what patients report, not a formal guarantee. Confirm anything that matters to you (accreditation, financing terms, who performs the surgery) with the practice, and always verify board certification with the ABPS.

From the reviews

Dr. Chap listened carefully to my wife and me and explained his procedures thoroughly.

★★★★★ — Bill, Nov 2019

Always amazing warm friendly staff and a doctor who takes the time to do it right!!!

★★★★★ — Claudia, Dec 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews — patient opinions, not endorsements or clinical claims. Read all 6 reviews →

Researching a tummy tuck?

A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) is major surgery with real risks and a recovery that usually runs several weeks — this page is a starting point for finding a surgeon, not medical advice. The most useful next step is a consultation, where a surgeon reviews your health history, examines you, talks through your options, and gives a personal quote. Bring questions and don't rush the decision.

Questions worth asking: Are you board-certified in plastic surgery (and can I verify it)? Where would you operate, and is the facility accredited? Can I see before-and-after photos of your own patients? What are the risks and the realistic recovery timeline for me? What's your revision policy if something needs adjusting? Whatever a listing says, always verify certification directly with the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) at abplasticsurgery.org, and discuss your candidacy, risks, and recovery with the surgeon.

Where to find James J. Chao, MD

499 N El Camino Real Ste 200, Encinitas, CA92024

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