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Dr. Pauline Chao, MD

Nephrology* Age 73
Dr. Pauline Chao, MD
4.0 (4 Ratings)

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Dr. Pauline Chao, MD

Nephrology* Age 73
Norwood, MA
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48 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Pauline Chao, MD is a Nephrologist in Norwood, MA.

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Dr. Pauline Chao, MD is a Nephrologist in Norwood, MA and has 48 years experience. They graduated from yale University in 1976 and completed a residency at Boston Medical Center|Tufts New England Medical Center.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Norwood Hospital. At present, Dr. Chao received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Chao also speaks Chinese. Dr. Chao is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
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Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
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Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Nephritic Syndrome
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Hyperparathyroidism
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Nephritis and Nephropathy
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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    825 Washington St Ste 110, Norwood, MA 02062
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (781) 762-4199
  2. 2 Learning Solutions LLC
    49 Walpole St Ste 1, Norwood, MA 02062
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Oct 31, 2020
Clear, succinct, well explained, thorough Listens and answers questions
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Chinese
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Nephrology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • yale University
    1976
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Tufts New England Medical Center
    1977
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Boston Medical Center|Tufts New England Medical Center
    1979
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Precept Dr Norman G Levinsk
    1981
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Pauline Chao, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Chao's profile.

Dr. Pauline Chao, MD is affiliated with Norwood Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Pauline Chao, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Norwood Hospital

    800 Washington St, Norwood, MA