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Dr. Sarah Chima, MD

General Surgery*
5.0 (5)
Map Pin Small Newton, NJ
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Sarah Chima, MD

Dr. Sarah Chima, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Newton, NJ. They specialize in General Surgery, has 19 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from Howard University and is affiliated with Morristown Medical Center, Newton Medical Center and Hackettstown Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Chima an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Chima works at Practice in Newton, NJ with other offices in Hackettstown, NJ. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna 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. Chima's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Surgical Associates of Sussex County - Newton
    183 High St Ste 1500, Newton, NJ 07860 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (973) 383-6244
    Monday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:30 - 16:30
  2. 2
    Newton Medical Center
    175 High St, Newton, NJ 07860 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (973) 383-2121
  3. 3
    Surgical Associates of Sussex County - Hackettstown
    57 US Highway 46 Ste 201, Hackettstown, NJ 07840 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (973) 383-6244
  4. 4
    Hackettstown Medical Center
    651 Willow Grove St, Hackettstown, NJ 07840 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (908) 441-1161

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  • Morristown Medical Center
  • Newton Medical Center
  • Hackettstown Medical Center

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    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    • 19 years of experience
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    • 1205166147
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Howard University
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    • General Surgery
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