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Dr. Benjamin Chu, MD

Medical Oncology
4.9 (12)
Map Pin Small Avon, CT
Accepting new patients

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Overview of Dr. Benjamin Chu, MD

Dr. Benjamin Chu, MD is a Medical Oncology Specialist in Avon, CT. They graduated from Texas Tech University and is affiliated with Windham Hospital and Hartford Hospital. Dr. Chu, completed a residency at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Chu an average 4.9 star rating.

Dr. Chu works at Hartford HealthCare Medical Group in Avon, CT with other offices in Willimantic, CT. They frequently treat conditions like Lung Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer and Oral Cancer along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Chu's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Hartford HealthCare Medical Group
    80 Fisher Dr, Avon, CT 06001 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (844) 211-3793
  2. 2
    Hartford HealthCare Medical Group
    376 Tolland Tpke Ste 201, Willimantic, CT 06226 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (844) 211-3793

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    4.9
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    About Dr. Benjamin Chu, MD

    Specialties
    • Medical Oncology
    Specialties
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    Languages Spoken
    Gender
    • Male
    Gender
    NPI Number
    • 1689848517
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Ohio State University Hospital
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Texas Tech University
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Hematology and Medical Oncology
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Windham Hospital
    • Hartford Hospital

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    Dr. Benjamin Chu, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Chu is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Chu has seen patients for Lung Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer and Oral Cancer, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Chu on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    12 patients have reviewed Dr. Chu. The overall rating for this provider is 4.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Chu.

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