Professional Summary


Education & Certifications
  • Residency: Howard University Hospital Orthopaedic Surgery Program (1992) DC
  • Internship: UC Irvine General Surgery Residency (1987) CA
  • Medical Education: University of California Irvine Office of the Registrar (1986) CA
  • Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery (1995)
  • Fellowship: Roger Mann Foot and Ankle Surgery (1993) CA
  • Fellowship: Inselspital (1992) Switzerland

Memberships
  • Fellow, American Orthopaedic Association (2006 - Present)
  • Member, AOFAS American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (1995 - Present)
  • Fellow, AAOS American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (1995 - Present)

Administrative Appointments
  • Chair of the School of Medicine Assistant Professor Review Committee, Stanford (2014 - 2016)
  • Chief of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Stanford (2005 - Present)
  • Deputy Editor of Foot and Ankle, JAAOS Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (2018 - 2022)
  • Director Foot and Ankle Fellowship, Stanford (2015 - Present)
  • Diversity Liaison Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford (2015 - 2016)
  • Editor, Orthopaedic Knowledge Update, Edition 5 and 6 (2014 - 2019)
  • Stanford Medicine Leadership Academy, Stanford (2016 - 2017)
  • Stanford University Faculty Senate Member, Stanford (2009 - 2013)

Publications

Practice Locations


Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine in Redwood City Redwood City, CA
Redwood City, CA

450 Broadway Street

Redwood City , CA 94063

(650) 723-5643

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(86 Ratings)

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(165 reviews)

Dr. Chou is a boss.
Dr. Chou is awesome
Excellent care by Dr Chau and her team. Addressed all my issues with my right ankle. Surgery for ankle replacement scheduled depending on her availability and my schedule.
Dr Chou is a very different physician! She really cares about her patients, she not only listens to me, she hears my conceoand EXPLAINS AND SHOWS ME test results, different methods of treatment and what to expect with each. It’s very important for your Dr to do this. If the patois informed, they then know what to expect and can handle it accordingly I met Dr Chou several years ago when I brought a friend to Stanford. Now it’s my turn and I drove up from Fresno because I wasn’t getting the answers from my doctors, in fact I be recently discovered UTube on my new tv and have learned a great deal Dr Chou is one in a million as a person and as a physician she provides the confidence and caring and understanding that most doctors I have in countered are sadly lacking Most assuredly I trust her which is very important
The care and support were wonderful
Best ever
Answered all my questions
very nice
Dr Chou is excellent. I came in thinking I would need surgery and she actually persuaded me against it. After 6 months of PT I’m back on track.
She was very professional to take time to explain the answers to my questions.
Dr Chou and her staff are the best!
Overall, she is a good doctor. This video visit was highly disappointing for the following reasons: - the visit started 30 mins late and my visit only lasted less than 5 minutes. - the doctor was extremely rushed, and wanting to get done with my appointment likely to catch up on some of the lost time. - the doctor was in a room with someone sitting in the back and door open. Several people entered and left the room, talking to the other person in the back. This caused a lot of distraction and lack of privacy. - the doctor was not prepared for my visit at all. As in, she has no idea was the appointment was for. This was my worst experience ever with Stanford Healthcare and I hope to never repeat it.
Excellent care and clear answers to my questions. Also clear information to what to expect from the surgery.
Very good
She is outstanding and has great communication! She also is so nice and respectful
Everything streamlined an on time. Couldn't be happier with customer service, Thank you!
Very smart and great experience in this field. Appreciated this referral from my PCP.
Overall my experience with the video visit and the Dr. was great.
Dr Chou is an excellent doctor and surgeon. I would highly recommend her to friends and family.
She is awesome. She is realistic no BS. Very aware and understanding of my lifestyle.
That Dr Loretta Chou and also her care team explains in depth about the results , text or whatever you are having a issue with very well
She does excellent work, is very helpful, explains things clearly and is kind and friendly.
The doctor didn't spend much time with me and the visit felt rushed. I appreciated she was able to fit me into her clinic, as she is the physician most experienced in treating ankle injuries..
Everyone who helped during my whole process was amazing and couldn’t be happier with the help and care I received!! Thank you!!
She is very caring and understanding person.
She is one fine surgeon!
A fantastic & caring doctor
She’s the best
They are very passionate, understanding , and considerate about their patients. They' re also willing and eager to help you and w/ ever your what may be your health issue is. Very respectful. Five thumbs up to them !!!
Highly professional in all aspects of this visit.
Dr. Chou is wonderful. She is competent, caring, efficient, and communicates clearly. It has been a privilege to have her fix my ankle. I recommend her without reservation.
Loretta was very professional and she explained things in a way that I could understand.
Dr Chou is a very special person. I think she is a top surgeon and a wonderful caring physician! I have recommended Stanford to so many people. I have nothing but positive things to say about your facility, Dr Chou and her team.
I have a lot of trust in the surgeon and her skills.
I am recommending Dr. Chou to everyone.
Super helpful and very caring
Dr. Chou is an amazing care provider. Each time I see her I know all my questions will be answered, my concerns will be discussed, and any worry I had will be soothed. She is a phenomenal provider and I have already recommended other patients to her.
Dr. Chou performed ankle arthrodesis in November of last year to treat end-stage osteoarthritis in my right ankle. The outcome of the surgery has exceeded all of my expectations. I am able to do anything that I want. I swim, hike, whitewater kayak, cycle, scuba - all pain-free. She is great! She is a very skilled, knowledgeable, kind and caring physician who is very attentive and who answered all of my questions. She even phoned me at home the weekend following my surgery to be sure that my recovery was going well. I trust her completely and I've already recommended her to several friends and family members
Dr. Chou is excellent... knowledgeable, caring, and honest about the procedure and recovery time.
Dr. Chou was wonderful.
Dr. Chou is very perfectional in her field. She was very thorough on explaining my surgery (ankle replacement).
Everything is perfect.
Dr Chou and Dr Chen were great
Dr. Chou is amazing! I recommend her to anyone that is looking to have surgery.
A+.
My doctor is the best professional.
Dr. Chou, Ro and Kim have been very helpful in our understanding of what are options are, explaining procedures, medicine, etc. We never leave wondering about what just happened or what our future will hold.
I recommend Dr. Chou and the excellent 'care' one is afforded at Stanford every opportunity I am given. DR. CHOU IS WONDERFUL!
I have a lot of confidence in Dr Chou and her PA was very attentive. I wish that my experience with the other doctors in the Spine clinic were of her caliber.
THANK YOU Dr. Loretta Chou & team!!
Outstanding!!
I'm going to take this space to write about my experience with Dr. Chou beyond this appointment. Dr. Chou is absolutely superb. I couldn't ask for a better surgeon. Before my operation I had been having a nagging, almost twinging, sensation in and around my ankle on the outside of my foot, along with my flat feet. I had tried to explain this to three podiatrists, another orthopedic surgeon, and a physical therapists, I had brought in X-Rays and an MRI. They all, in one way or another, brushed off my concerns or said it was because of my flat feet. Leaving me to feel and think that I wasn't interpreting my body's signals correctly. Fast froward to meeting Dr. Chou. I explain the same sensations and show her the same X-Rays and MRI that I showed those other providers. She listens to my description attentively, studies the X-Rays and MRI and shows me that I have torn the ligaments on the outside of my ankle, accounting for the issues I had been trying to explain for over a year to other medical professionals. In an instant I felt validated, that I was right in noticing and discussing the symptoms with medical professionals, and that I had finally found someone who I knew would listen to me and address my medical concerns correctly. Beyond that, Dr. Chou always answers all my questions in easy to understand language, makes sure all my needs are met, and clearly communicated what the surgery entailed and what the recovery would be like. She always tells me I can contact her with questions, and everytime I do she replies quickly and calls me to talk about what's going on. Be aware I am a demanding patient, I would call often, usually I talked myself into being paranoid about some slight sensation. Dr. Chou always listened to me, never interrupted, and addressed my concerns with compassion and professionalism. There is no way I could have anyone else do this operation. I have never felt more trust and satisfaction with a medical provider.
I would likely have additional recommendations following my surgery
Dr. Chou is very professional, courteous, and caring. The treatment she provided me was life improving and I trust her ability with any family member or friend. Because of physicians like Dr. Chou, I consider myself very fortunate to be a part of this network. In my case, Dr. Chou explained my condition clearly, showed me what was wrong with the x-rays and a skeletal model, explained how she wanted to repair the damage, and then provided me with choices. She turned a scary event into something I could understand and feel comfortable with.
Dr Chou was great about answering questions, giving me information about my condition and supporting the care of my ankle.
Dr. Chou is absolutely excellent - I even look forward to the appointments as she is thorough, attentive, cares about my health, and is compassionate.
THANK YOU Dr. Loretta Chou & team - it was a pleasant surgery experience for me (my 1st!!)...
Dr. Chou is one of the best doctors I have ever seen period. She was so thorough with my surgery and after care. She showed genuine care and concern for me and that is rare in some doctors. She is truly a master at what she does as well. I recommend her to everyone I know.
Dr. Loretta Chou is excellent as a doctor and surgeon! She informs the patient of what to expect and post surgery is involved in the recovery process. Her communications are clear and direct and she is open to suggestions as long as there is no risk to recovery.
Dr. Chou is great!
Dr. Chou and her hold staff are wonderful and are very professional. I always look forward to my visits with her and the staff.
I have seen Dr. Chou for years and fully respect her.
Dr. Chou is very knowledgeable and experienced I trust her completely.
I had a wonderful experience with DR Loretta Chou from start to finish with my pre surgery, surgical day, and post surgical care. A true pleasure to have such a wonderful doctor taking care of me...so lucky!
Very meticulous and thorough examination.
I have complete faith in Dr. Chou and her staff. They are not only professionals they are also sensitive to the needs of the patient. I feel supported by them.
I had a great experience with Dr. Chou. I would recommend her to anyone with foot or ankle issues.
Excellent, top notch all areas.
We love Dr. Loretta Chou!!!
Dr. Chou is wonderful.
dr. Chow is wonderful does fantastic work explains well very friendly very very happy with all the work she's done on my foot and doctorow her assistant is fabulous great personality explains perfectly answers all questions at length, love her too
very knowledgeable. I feel safe in her hands
Both Dr. Chou and NP Malinda were professional, constructive, and collaborative during this visit, and their clinical demeanor and skill was much appreciated.
Dr Chau and her staff took time to get to know me and my health priorities. everyone took time to listen to me and explain things so I could understand
I would highly recommend Dr Chou. love her!
Dr. Chou is always the doctor that goes out of her way for me. She has done three surgeries, and the results have always been better than my expectations, even the amputation of my toe didn't seem depressing because I knew she would be performing the surgery. That's amazing when you think about it. My highest recommendations and thatnks are for her.
excellent follow up
Dr. Chou and her staff take very good care of me. She let me know if I ever have any issues or questions I can call and they will get back to me as soon as possible.
Dr. Chou is one of the finest doctors I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. I believe that her students are fortunate to have a professor of her abilities and character. Medical providers of this quality on Stanford Health Care's staff indicate that Stanford's management is certainly in good hands and under proper direction.
Dr. Chou is very knowledgeable and insightful about anything feet related. I felt I was in the best hands during surgery.
Loretta Chou MD, has improved my quality of life so much that I am grateful to her and to God every day.
Dr Chou is an excellent doctor. Professional, articulate, listens and responds to questions, caring
excellent Dr. why I chose to travel 6 hrs to have her.
Dr Chou is wonderful. She calls me herself following my appointment to tell me the results of the CT. I think that is remarkable that a doctor as busy as herself, takes the time to call her patients herself. She is wonderful.
Loretta Chou, MD is kind explains any questions I have for her about my STAR ankle & healing time. At end of visit, invited me to call anytime I have concerns. That means a lot.
Dr. Roe and Dr. Chou also remembers me and has always taken an interest and makes the visit seamless. They are top notch in their field and have my respect and trust.
I recommend my doctor without hesitation. she is wonderful in every way. in fact I do recommend her every chance I get. she is absolutely the best. I am so happy with my experience and outcome. life changing for sure. I have been blessed.
Dr. Chou did a fantastic job with the surgery. I feel my ankle is finally fixed after a PAMF Podiatrist botched my first surgery. Her amount of care and plan for my recovery has worked!!!
Dr. Chou is awesome. She was very understanding and listened to me. She came up with a fix easily and explained it thoroughly.
DR Chou is wonderful. I came from Fresno to see her! I couldn't walk and she fixed my foot! thank god for her! this
Dr. Chou is warm, kind, intelligent, informed and explains matters clearly.
A special "thank you" to Dr. Chou for calling me a few days after we met just to see if I had any further questions after our visit. I love that personal touch and truly appreciated her concern.
Dr. Chou is absolutely wonderful! I am so thankful for her medical care and treatment of my cond.
She was the best - very professional but also caring. Great bedside manners, and clearly an expert. Trustworthy and skilled.
Dr. Chou and her staff helped me thru the year long process of being able to walk again.
Dr Chou did surgery on my right foot 5 years ago with excellent result. I wouldn't go anywhere else for my next surgery.
Dr. Chou was wonderful. Her surgical skill are exemplary. Had my first doctor had her skill and follow-up protocol, i would not have hat to have Dr. Chou perform the corrective on my foot. Now I am out of pain and fully functional; thanks to her expert care.
Dr. Chou made me feel at ease and was willing to contact Dr. Kraft to facilitate contacting other doctors in Fresno for treatment.
Dr. Chou is a wonderful doctor and I am very lucky to have her.
My Doctor was very friendly and explained everything clearly. I had every confidence in her knowledge and ability. My Doctor also kept my spouse very well informed. I was completely aware of my surgical, the risks associated, the benefits, the alternatives, and the recovery - including medication.
Dr Chou was patient and understanding.
Dr. Chou is all kinds of excellent. I have trust and confidence in her. She has outstanding bedside manners. My surgery was a success and I am thrilled that I may be able to walk normal again :)
Dr. Chou is fantastic. She was extremely informative before and after my surgery. And she cares about patients since she called me a couple days after surgery and decided to change my post-op care since she has some concerns. I feel that I am in the right hands and confident in her as a doctor.
Dr Chou and Dr. Ro are very professional, knowledgeable and give the patients care priority.
Dr. Chou is one e of her kind
Dr. Chou and her staff went above and beyond to care for me during my pre and post operative period. They are an exceptional team.
the very best...
I have always been happy with Dr. Chou. She is a great doctor. I always feel she is listening to me and answers my questions so I can understand what is going on. A+++
The dr. said an excellent job of listening to my concerns and offering outside of the box solutions.
good
Dr. Chou was thorough, caring, and helpful.
Dr. Loretta Chou is an incredible surgeon and physician! I would recommend her without any reservations to anyone needing foot &/or ankle surgery.
Absolutely superb! EXCELLENT! I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Dr. Chou even followed up with me personally the next day! I'm in healthcare (have been on both the provider-side and the supplier-side) and recognize the challenges that are in the system -- this was hands down great care! The PA was also excellent.
I would definitely recommend Stanford medical services based on the care I received from my providers.
Ecellent
Dr. Chou is a highly skilled professional and I greatly appreciated the excellent care I have received from her during the entirety of my treatment. I especially appreciated the concern and care she provided to me and her willingness to include me in the decision-making process and negotiate with me concerning my various requests for accommodation due to my no longer living in the Bay Area. I will always recommend Dr. Chou highly to anyone seeking the treatment in which she specializes.
I was so pleased with all the staff and the pa along with my wonderful doctor. very happy with my care
Dr. Loretta and team made me feel very confident and secure, I will definitely recommend her to others.
Dr. Chou and her staff are truly not only the most professional but also the most caring and knowledgeable of any doctor I have ever dealt with when dealing with my RSD. And she should be commended for her outstanding caring of each and every person as an individual and not a number. I would highly recommend her. I wish I needed to see her more only because she is so competent.
Dr Chou completely remade my left foot because of numerous painful problems which caused infection and made walking impossible. I consider Dr Loretta Chou a miracle worker and have already recommended her to two friends. My new left foot looks much more normal and attractive than my non problematic right foot thanks to Dr. Chou!
Dr. Chou is without a doubt the best Provider I have ever visited. From day one, she has cared for my immediate and long-term health, as well as my quality of life.
She knew I Had trouble driving from San Jose & made arrangements for someone in this facility to correct my knee orthotics so I won't take another day to do it. She was so pleased with my progress she gave me 12 physical therapy visits...
I have every confidence in Dr. Chou!!
Dr. Chou and her staff of above and beyond when dealing with the patient (me). I have never felt rushed and have always had any question answered and dealt with in a positive manner. They are very patient and thorough.
Dr.Chou is a genius.
It is well worth the 3 hour drive to see Doctor Chou. Dr. Chou and her staff work well together and their patient care is a first class operation in my book.
Dr. Loretta Chow is the only foot and ankle orthopedic surgeon I would ever go to. She took very good care of me and is a consummate professional.
Dr Chou is simply outstanding - - patient, thorough, kind, and knowledgeable. a wonderful physician.
Dr. Chou was great. Her NP also was helpful
It is wonderful to work with courteous, kind professionals who listen and hear.
Wonderful Dr. Chou and PA. They are very caring and friendly and very informative. they are the best and I have recommended them to others! I am a lucky patient!
This was my third ankle surgery. The ankle will never be perfect. However, I am now pain free and walking - Happy days are here!!
Dr. Chou was excellent. Terrific personally and I was very confident that I received an excellent exam, discussion & advice.
Dr Carroll was terrific. spent a lot of time trying to figure out my problem and seemed very concerned. extremely caring and compassionate
Highly recommend Dr. Chou
Very good experience.
Could not ask for more.
I have already recommended many times.
I felt like the Dr was treating the condition/body part and not the person. I had some tough questions and I did not receive adequate responses.
Dr. Loretta Chou is an excellent physician. She is professional and very caring. I am grateful that she did an excellent surgery on me. She follows through my requests whenever I needed. She makes me feel very comfortable and welcome. She is the doctor that I trust for my ankle and foot issues. Thank you very much to Dr. Chou for all her medical care and support.
excellent
Did not know how surgery was unsuccessful. Blamed it on referring doctor. Very unprofessional in determining why i was still having pain 1 year after surgery.
I believe Dr. Chou is the very best doctor I could have.
Dr. Chou is an awesome doctor!!!
This is the only place I would go and Dr. Chou is the only physician I trust with my feet.
Dr Chou was amazing. She even called me on the weekend to check up on me and made herself available to me if I needed anything. She was AMAZING!
I found this provider exceptionally helpful even compared to the very good care I have received in the Foot and Ankle Clinic to date. I was especially grateful that this provider and staff tried to help me find temporizing measures between appointment time and surgery. As my job depends on the use of my foot and ankle, I was very grateful.
The reason I am not satisfied is because the doctor can do only one procedure on my feet. She spoke in a cold manner. I still do not understand why she is not licensed to perform other foot surgery procedures. Help me understand.
Excellent.
extremely confident in Dr Chou. She is excellent and very up-front. Liked the PA (Rho) and the Fellows. All very good.
Great team
Have recommended your team already!
Dr Loretta Chou is an outstanding and exemplary physician and surgeon. Feel very fortunate to have been under her care. Very skilled, very straightforward and very compassionate. Wonderful MD.
All my post surgery has been positive - I took a long time to heal - so very familiar with clinic.
Very good exp.
All good!
Felt a little hurried to get out of visit.
I would definitely recommend Dr. Chou to friends and family.
I chose not to have surgery so she arranged for me to see a physical therapist.
Superb care givers, seriously!
Excellent & efficient.
Dr. Chou was what I expected at the best facility like Stanford.
She is so good that it's hard to get in for an appointment, waiting 4/5 weeks.
Dr. Chou is absolutely brilliant in my opinion. I would recommend her to all.
Nice doctor, very professional.

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