These areas are among his clinical interests: dermabrasion, cheek (mid-face) lift, and non-surgical facelift. Anthem, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Blue Shield are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Tao honors. Dr. Tao attended medical school at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine and the University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine. He completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of South Carolina. He has received professional recognition including the following: Physicians of Excellence, Orange County Medical Association and Southern California Rising Stars. Dr. Tao's hospital/clinic affiliations include UC Irvine Medical Center and VA Long Beach Healthcare System.