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Dr. Serena Chao, MD

Geriatric Medicine* Age 52
Dr. Serena Chao, MD
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Dr. Serena Chao, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Physician in Cambridge, MA.
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Dr. Serena Chao, MD

Geriatric Medicine* Age 52
Cambridge, MA
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience
Dr. Serena Chao, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Physician in Cambridge, MA.

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Dr. Chao graduated from UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER / CANCER CENTER. Dr. Serena Chao, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Physician in Cambridge, MA and has 27 years experience. Dr. Chao currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Cha Cambridge Hospital. At present, Dr. Chao received an average rating of 3.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Chao's office accepts new patients. Dr. Chao is board certified in Geriatric Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Cambridge Health Alliance
    1493 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02139
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 665-3100
  2. 2 Cambridge Public Health Commission
    163 Gore St, Cambridge, MA 02141
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  3. 3 Courtyard Nursing Care Center
    200 Governors Ave, Medford, MA 02155
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  4. 4 Cha Everett Hospital Laboratory
    103 Garland St, Everett, MA 02149
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Specialties*
Geriatric Medicine
Internal Medicine
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Education

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Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER / CANCER CENTER
    1998
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  • Geriatric Medicine and Internal Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Serena Chao, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Chao's profile.

Dr. Serena Chao, MD is affiliated with Cha Cambridge Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Serena Chao, MD holds board certification in Geriatric Medicine and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Cha Cambridge Hospital

    1493 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA