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Dr. Kenneth Chavin, MD

Transplant Surgery* Age 63
Dr. Kenneth Chavin, MD
4.5 (8 Ratings)
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Dr. Kenneth Chavin, MD is a Transplant Surgery Specialist in Philadelphia, PA.
Dr. Kenneth Chavin, MD
4.5 (8 Ratings)
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Dr. Kenneth Chavin, MD

Transplant Surgery* Age 63
Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience
Dr. Kenneth Chavin, MD is a Transplant Surgery Specialist in Philadelphia, PA.

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Dr. Chavin graduated from Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine in 1987 and completed a residency at MUSC Department of Surgery.Dr. Kenneth Chavin, MD is a Transplant Surgery Specialist in Philadelphia, PA and has 37 years experience. Dr. Chavin currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Temple University Hospital. At present, Dr. Chavin received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Dr. Chavin's office accepts new patients. Dr. Chavin is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
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Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
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Locations

  1. 1 Temple University Hospital
    3509 N Broad St # 5, Philadelphia, PA 19140

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Nov 09, 2021
Dr. Chavin was very attentive and concerned about my progress while recovering from a transplant surgery. What stood out for me most was his approach in sharing the seriousness of the surgery and his plan of care while in ICU. He always showed a great amount of concern for my well being and always was open to questions if I didn't understand what was said. His team followed in his foot steps providing compassionate care.
Raland Hatchett — Nov 09, 2021
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Specialties*
Transplant Surgery
General Surgery
Laparoscopic Surgery
Renal Transplant Surgery
Hepatopancreaticobiliary Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine
    1987
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Grad Hosp/U Pa
    1990
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • MUSC Department of Surgery
    1996
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • The Johns Hopkins Hospital
    1998
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Kenneth Chavin, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Chavin's profile.

Dr. Kenneth Chavin, MD is affiliated with Temple University Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Kenneth Chavin, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Temple University Hospital

    3401 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA