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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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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.

— Chao Yin, MD

Awards

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

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.

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February 5, 2026
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FAIRFAX, Va., February 5, 2026/PRNewswire/ — Virginia Cancer Specialists, a trusted leader in community-based cancer care in Northern Virginia for more than 50 years, has been recognized for the third year running as the #1 physician practice in Virginia for cancer care and the #1 physician practice across all medical...

June 17, 2025
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Acknowledged for their exceptional expertise and dedication in oncology and beyond, peers nominated 17 physicians and surgeons from Virginia Cancer Specialists across Arlington County, Fairfax County, the City of Falls Church, and the City of Alexandria as Top Doctors.   ARLINGTON, Va., June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Virginia Cancer Specialists,...

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