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Dr Charles Chao

Cardiology Buderim

Dr Charles Chao

10 years of experience

13,435+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
14
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Charles Chao at a glance

Dr Charles Chao is a Cardiology practitioner based in Buderim, Australia, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on cardiac consultation, echocardiogram, stress test, holter monitor, coronary angiography. Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2012). Serves patients in Buderim, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Charles Chao is a cardiologist with a special interest in cardiac risk assessment and cardiac imaging. They are experienced in a range of procedures, including echocardiography, stress echocardiography, transoesophageal echocardiography, cardiac CT, and cardiac MRI.
Dr Chao is dedicated to providing patients with high-quality care. They take a patient-centred approach to treatment, working collaboratively with each individual to develop a personalised plan that meets their unique needs.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr Charles Chao

Education & training

  1. 2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Buderim (AU)
  2. 2012–2016 Residency · Cardiology
    UAB Barcelona, Buderim (AU)
  3. 2016–2017 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Cardiology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-786189 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Cardiology
#EB-AC4DD843 · issued 2017 · renewal 2027
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Cardiac consultation 99244 2,102
Echocardiogram 93306 601
Stress test 93015 1,455
Holter monitor 93225 714
Coronary angiography 93454 2,149
PCI / coronary stent 92928 1,667
Pacemaker implantation 33208 1,136

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 240.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 120.00 EUR
Stress test 30 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR
Holter monitor 60 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR
Coronary angiography 90 min in_clinic 480.00 EUR
PCI / coronary stent 30 min in_clinic 240.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Charles Chao in consultation
IN OFFICE
Charles Chao with the team
WITH TEAM
Charles Chao at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 96s
Meet Charles Chao

Research & publications

h-index: 9 · i10: 8

  1. European registry analysis of Cardiology outcomes
    Charles Chao, et al. · JACC, 2025
    DOI: 10.5560/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 34323970 · cited by 156
  2. Outcomes of Cardiology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Charles Chao, et al. · European Heart Journal, 2024
    DOI: 10.2848/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 32660575 · cited by 30
  3. European registry analysis of Cardiology outcomes
    Charles Chao, et al. · JACC, 2023
    DOI: 10.6027/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 38678844 · cited by 168

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Cardiology European Annual Congress (Cardiology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Cardiology National Society Meeting · Buderim · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Cardiology — Buderim · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • European Society of Cardiology (ESC) — Member · Since 2017
  • American Heart Association (AHA) — Member · Since 2017
  • EAPCI — Member · Since 2017
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2017

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Cardiology
  • Awareness When should you see a cardiology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · charles.chao@euroclinics.example

Location

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Charles Chao's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Charles Chao treats, with the size of the national pool of Australia doctors offering the same care.

Cardiology

Heart-rhythm, coronary and structural-heart problems including chest pain, palpitations, hypertension and heart failure.

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Buderim matters

Medical practice in Australia is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Australia medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Buderim carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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  • What does Charles Chao specialise in?

    Charles Chao specialises in Cardiology in Buderim, AU.

  • What conditions does Charles Chao treat?

    Charles Chao treats conditions within Cardiology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Charles Chao practise?

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  • What languages does Charles Chao speak?

    Charles Chao speaks English.

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