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Chao Yin, MD

Medical Oncologist

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Chao Yin, MD

Board Certifications

Medical Oncology, Hematology, and Internal Medicine

Special Interests

Gastrointestinal Cancers, Thoracic Cancers, Multiple Myeloma

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Fellowship

MedStar Georgetown Medical Center, Oncology and Hematology

Internship

MedStar Georgetown Medical Center

Medical School

Georgetown University School of Medicine

Residency

MedStar Georgetown Medical Center

College

Duke University, School of Engineering, Bachelor of Science and Engineering in Biomedical Engineering

Languages

Mandarin

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Address
8613 Route 29
Fairfax, VA 22031
Hours
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
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TESTIMONIAL

I pursued medical oncology for my career because of the unique opportunity to provide longitudinal care for patients during their most vulnerable times. Oncology has evolved arguably more rapidly than any other field of medicine in the last couple of decades, and I will help my patients navigate and understand the cutting-edge advances in cancer diagnostics and treatments.

Awards

Castle Connolly – 3 Years of Excellence – 2026
Arlington Magazine Awards Top Doctor – 2025

Biography

Chao Yin, MD earned his medical degree at Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington D.C. He completed an Internal Medicine Residency at MedStar Georgetown Medical Center followed by a Fellowship in Oncology and Hematology. There, he also served as Chief Fellow.

Dr. Yin joined Virginia Cancer Specialists after completing his fellowship at MedStar Georgetown. During his time there, he participated in various studies, with an emphasis on gastrointestinal (GI) cancers. In his fellowship, he was awarded the Conquer Cancer award at the annual American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Gastrointestinal (GI) meeting. He has presented posters at national physician conferences and authored several peer-reviewed publications.

Dr. Yin is particularly interested in the diagnosis and treatment of multiple myeloma, alongside his work in GI cancers, and continues to be an advocate for research in these areas.

He is a member of several oncology societies, including the American Society of Hematology (ASH) and the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).

In his spare time, Dr. Yin enjoys basketball, board games, and spending time with family.

Physician Publications

High-grade B-cell lymphoma masquerading as peritoneal lymphomatosis

August 13, 2019

Immune checkpoint inhibitors in liver transplant recipients – a review of current literature

June 8, 2022

Outcome of early and intermediate-stage hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC): A single institution experience at MGUH.

January 15, 2021

Long-Term Follow-up of Follicular Lymphoma (FL) Patients (pts) Demonstrating Undetectable Minimal Residual Disease (MRD) Using a Next-Generation Based DNA Assay: Support for FL As a Curable Disease

December 7, 2019

Molecular profiling (MP) for malignancies: Knowledge gaps and variable practice patterns among United States oncologists

May 31, 2019

Maternal intake of high n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid diet during pregnancy causes transgenerational increase in mammary cancer risk in mice

July 3, 2017

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Locations

8613 Route 29

Fairfax, VA 22031

703.280.9596

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