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Dr. Jorge Chaves, MD

Dr. Jorge Chaves, MD

Medical Oncology*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Jorge Chaves, MD is a medical oncologist in Tacoma, WA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School in 2005. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as St. Clare Hospital and St. Joseph Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 21 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (21 reviews)

Locations

Franciscan Breast Surgery Associates at St. Joseph

Northwest Medical Specialties1624 S I St Ste 204 Tacoma, WA 98405
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At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Chaves specializes in the area of Medical Oncology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Good Patient CarePatients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. See hospitals

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Dr. Chaves' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Chaves

4.4

21 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
RR Lockwood MD – Feb 23, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Thomas – Nov 19, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 14, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Tacoma, WA – Apr 30, 2019
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 13, 2019
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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B.T. in Tacoma, WA – Nov 16, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Katie Hastings – Jun 26, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Mark Erickson in Dupont, WA – May 09, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
10 people found this helpful
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Gary Carevich in Tacoma, WA – Aug 23, 2017
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biography

Dr. Jorge Chaves, MD is a medical oncologist in Tacoma, WA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School in 2005. He is affiliated with...read more
  • Medical Oncology

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  • University Of Texas Health Sciences Center At Houston Mcgovern Medical School

    Medical School, 2005
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Medical Oncology
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • St. Joseph Medical Center

    1717 S J St
    Tacoma, WA 98405
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital

    315 Martin Luther King Jr Way
    Tacoma, WA 98405
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    73%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital

    401 15th Ave SE
    Puyallup, WA 98372

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    72%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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