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Dr. Shigeru Chino, MD

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4.0 (12)
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60 years of experience

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Overview of Dr. Shigeru Chino, MD

Dr. Shigeru Chino, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Laguna Niguel, CA. They specialize in General Surgery, has 60 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from University of California at San Francisco and is affiliated with MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center and Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo. Patients rated Dr. Chino an average 4.0 star rating.

Dr. Chino works at Practice in Laguna Niguel, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax), Lung Cancer and Pleural Effusion along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Chino's Office Locations

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    Shigeru Chino M.d. Inc.
    27601 Forbes Rd Ste 58, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (949) 348-0459

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  • MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center
  • Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo

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Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Open Thymectomy
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
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Tracheal Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
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    About Dr. Shigeru Chino, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 60 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1982604781
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • University of California at San Francisco
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    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
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    Dr. Chino has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Chino has seen patients for Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax), Lung Cancer and Pleural Effusion, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Chino on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    12 patients have reviewed Dr. Chino. The overall rating for this provider is 4.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Chino.

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