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Dr. Jorge Chaves, MD

Medical Oncology*
4.4 (21)
Map Pin Small Tacoma, WA
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Jorge Chaves, MD

Dr. Jorge Chaves, MD is a Medical Oncology Specialist in Tacoma, WA. They specialize in Medical Oncology, has 19 years of experience. They graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School and is affiliated with MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital, MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital, St. Clare Hospital and St. Joseph Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Chaves an average 4.4 star rating.

Dr. Chaves works at Franciscan Breast Surgery Associates at St. Joseph in Tacoma, WA. They frequently treat conditions like Colorectal Cancer, Neutropenia and Anal and Rectal Cancer along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield and CareFirst 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. Chaves' Office Locations

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    Northwest Medical Specialties
    1624 S I St Ste 204, Tacoma, WA 98405 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (253) 366-5859

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Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
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    4.4
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    Specialties*
    • Medical Oncology

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    Years of Experience
    • 19 years of experience
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    • English
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    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1265610752
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School
    Medical Education

    Hospital Affiliations

    • MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital
    • MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital
    • St. Clare Hospital
    • St. Joseph Medical Center

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

    Dr. Chaves has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Chaves works at Franciscan Breast Surgery Associates at St. Joseph in Tacoma, WA. View the full address on Dr. Chaves’s profile.

    Dr. Chaves has seen patients for Colorectal Cancer, Neutropenia and Anal and Rectal Cancer, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Chaves on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    21 patients have reviewed Dr. Chaves. The overall rating for this provider is 4.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Chaves.

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