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Dr. Nelson Chao, MD

Medical Oncology* Age 69
Dr. Nelson Chao, MD
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Dr. Nelson Chao, MD is a Medical Oncologist in Durham, NC.
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Dr. Nelson Chao, MD

Medical Oncology* Age 69
Durham, NC
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience
Dr. Nelson Chao, MD is a Medical Oncologist in Durham, NC.

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Dr. Chao graduated from yale University. Dr. Nelson Chao, MD is a Medical Oncologist in Durham, NC and has 43 years experience. Dr. Chao currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Duke University Hospital. Dr. Chao has experience treating conditions like Osteosarcoma, Myeloma and Acute Leukemia among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Chao's office accepts new patients. Dr. Chao is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Osteosarcoma
Myeloma
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Osteosarcoma
Myeloma
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Acute Leukemia
Acute Lymphoid Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Anemia
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Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
Hodgkin's Disease
Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Marginal Zone Lymphoma
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Neutropenia
Macroglobulinemia (incl. Waldenstrom's )
Breast Cancer
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 1
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 2
Graft vs Host Disease
Mast Cell Diseases
Myeloproliferative Disorders
Nodular Sclerosis Hodgkins Lymphoma
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma
Prostate Cancer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Skin Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Bone Marrow Transplant
HPC Transplantation (Stem Cell Transplant)
Acute Megakaryoblastic Leukemia
Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia Type 3
Acute Myelomonocytic Leukemia
Acute Panmyelosis with Myelofibrosis
Adult T-Cell Lymphoma
Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma
Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma, ALK Negative
Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma, ALK Positive
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Bladder Cancer
Bleeding Disorders
Bone Cancer
Burkitt's Lymphoma
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Colorectal Cancer
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Ewing's Sarcoma
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 3A
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Hypercoagulable State
Hypothalamus Cancer
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Nodular Lymphoma
Oral Cancer
Pancytopenia
Parathyroid Cancer
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
Pineal Region Tumors
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Plasma Cell Leukemia
Polycythemia Rubra Vera
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Primary Hypercoagulable State
Purpura
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Reticulosarcoma
Secondary Malignancies
Sezary's Disease
Sickle Cell Disease
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
T-Cell Prolymphocytic Leukemia
Thrombocytosis
Tongue Cancer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Urinary Tract Cancer
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Plasmapheresis
Thoracentesis

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Aetna
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
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    Blue Card PPO
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  • Choice POS
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  • Blue Connection (Blue HPN) - VA, NC

Locations

  1. 1 Duke Adult Blood and Marrow Transplant Clinic
    2400 Pratt St, Durham, NC 27705
  2. 2 Office
    2400 Pratt St Ste 5000, Durham, NC 27705
  3. 3 Office
    2400 Pratt St Ste 9100, Durham, NC 27705
  4. 4 Duke University Hospital
    2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705
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    Sunday
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  5. 5 Office
    4101 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27704

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Specialties*
Medical Oncology
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • yale University
    1981
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Nelson Chao, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Chao's profile.

Dr. Chao frequently treats the following conditions: Osteosarcoma, Myeloma and Acute Leukemia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Nelson Chao, MD is affiliated with Duke University Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Nelson Chao, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Duke University Hospital

    2100 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC