Dr. Michael Chao
MBBS. FRANZCR
Michael Chao is a radiation oncologist specialising in breast, lower gastrointestinal and prostate cancers. He has over 12 years of experience as a radiation oncologist.
His particular area of expertise is in Prostate Brachytherapy, which includes both Iodine-125 low dose rate (LDR) permanent seed implants and Iridium-192 high dose rate (HDR) temporary implants for prostate cancers. He has directed the development of Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) and Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT) at ROV. He is now introducing ARC Radiation Therapy at ROV. He consults at the Ringwood and East Melbourne Radiation Oncology Centres. He has admitting rights to the Epworth Freemason’s Hospital and Ringwood Private Hospital. He is also an honorary radiation oncologist at the Royal Melbourne and Maroondah Hospital.
AREAS OF INTEREST
- Breast Cancer
- Lower Gastrointestinal Cancer
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Brachytherapy