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Dr. Laura Chavez, DO

Geriatric Medicine
4.7 (173)
Map Pin Small Hackensack, NJ
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Laura Chavez, DO

Dr. Laura Chavez, DO is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Hackensack, NJ. They specialize in Geriatric Medicine, has 25 years of experience. They graduated from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine and is affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center and Holy Name Medical Center. Dr. Chavez, completed a residency at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. Patients rated Dr. Chavez an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. Chavez works at North Jersey Surgical Specialists in Hackensack, NJ. 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.

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Dr. Chavez's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Excelcare Medical Associates PA
    50 PASSAIC ST, Hackensack, NJ 07601 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (201) 487-3355
  2. 2
    Hackensack Office
    15 Anderson St, Hackensack, NJ 07601 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (201) 487-3355

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  • Hackensack University Medical Center
  • Holy Name Medical Center

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    Specialties
    • Geriatric Medicine
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    Years of Experience
    • 25 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Portuguese and Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1326136417
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    Education & Certifications

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    • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
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    • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
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    • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
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    Medical Education
    • New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
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    Undergraduate School
    • NATIONAL UNIVERSITY FEDERICO VILLARREAL / ACADEMIC PROGRAM OF HUMAN MEDICINE
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    Dr. Chavez works at North Jersey Surgical Specialists in Hackensack, NJ. View the full address on Dr. Chavez’s profile.

    173 patients have reviewed Dr. Chavez. The overall rating for this provider is 4.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Chavez.

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