SSM Health Dean Medical Group
Ben Chao, DO Family Medicine in Janesville, WI

SSM Health Dean Medical Group
3200 E. Racine St. Janesville, WI 53546
Benjamin Chao is a board certified doctor of osteopathy practicing in family medicine. He obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of California in Riverside, CA and earned his doctor of osteopathy degree from Des Moines University - College of Osteopathic Medicine in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Chao completed his residencies in family medicine at Unity Point Trinity in Bettendorf, IA and at Monroe Clinic - University of Illinois in Rockford, IL.
Chao's practice is focused on management of chronic disease, coordination of care, urgent care, pediatrics, dermatological biopsies and excisions, joint injections for joint pain and trigger point injections for low back and/or neck pain.
Dr. Chao is a member of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians, the American Academy of Family Physicians, and the American Osteopathic Association. He is board certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians.
In his free time, Dr. Chao enjoys reading, watching movies, cycling, and cooking.
"My approach to patient care is to attentively listen to learn about my patients' concerns and then work together to determine the proper medical treatment." - Benjamin Chao, DO
Chao's practice is focused on management of chronic disease, coordination of care, urgent care, pediatrics, dermatological biopsies and excisions, joint injections for joint pain and trigger point injections for low back and/or neck pain.
Dr. Chao is a member of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians, the American Academy of Family Physicians, and the American Osteopathic Association. He is board certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians.
In his free time, Dr. Chao enjoys reading, watching movies, cycling, and cooking.
"My approach to patient care is to attentively listen to learn about my patients' concerns and then work together to determine the proper medical treatment." - Benjamin Chao, DO
About Me
Specialties
Family Medicine
Gender
Male
Education
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical School, 2016
Trinity-UnityPoint - Bettendorf, Rock Island -IA
Residency, 2017
SSM Health Monroe Clinic Hospital
Residency, 2019
Certifications
American Osteo Board of Family Medicine
Drug Enforcement Administration
Wisconsin Medical Examining Board
Medical Interests
Biopsies
Chronic disease management
Joint injections
Neck and back pain
Primary care
Trigger point injections
Reviews
Rating Breakdown
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Question Breakdown
4.6Overall Experience4.7Listened Carefully4.7Explained Things Clearly4.5Knew Medical History4.6Involved in Care Decisions4.8Showed Courtesy & Respect
Patient Reviews
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4.6 out of 5
121 ratings,
41 reviews
10/11/2026
He had no time for me and did not even really want to listen to me at all. Said he was going to order a med and never did. Did not even try to look into why my pain was severe, did not even order an MRI
10/4/2026
Dr Chao is always on time. I appreciate that very much and I do let my friends know that as well.
9/25/2026
I felt Dr. Chao could've spent a little more time examining my issue than he did.
9/24/2026
Dr Chao is very pleasant& professional. We talk a bit & laugh a bit. Dr Chao is easy to talk with
8/23/2026
He listened to me and he answered my questions and he explained all my test results where I can understand and he does get concerned on my care
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