Dr. Richard Chalker, MD
Dr. Richard Chalker, MD is a critical care medicine specialist in Palo Alto, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Chalker has extensive experience in Obstructive Lung Disease. He graduated from University of Colorado School of Medicine in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mills-Peninsula Medical Center and Novato Community Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
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795 El Camino Real Palo Alto, CA 94301Make an Appointment
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| 5 star | 83% | 83% |
| 4 star | 0% | 0% |
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| 1 star | 17% | 17% |
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Dr. Richard Chalker, MD is a critical care medicine specialist in Palo Alto, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Chalker has extensive experience in Obstructive Lung Disease. He graduated from University of Colorado...read moreCritical Care Medicine
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Boston University Hospital
Fellowship Hospital, 1992Boston Medical Center
Internship Hospital, 1987University Of Colorado School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1986
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- Recipient of 34
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery, coronary interventional procedures, heart attack treatment, heart failure treatment, and heart valve surgery
View all awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery, coronary interventional procedures, heart attack treatment, heart failure treatment, and heart valve surgery
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
84%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family19% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 46
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
80%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family15% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 11
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home84%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well6% higher than the national average
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