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Dr. Herta Chao is an oncologist who specializes in treating cancer patients. She earned her medical degree from Universitaetsmedizin Goettingen Medizinische Fakultaet and brings over three decades of medical experience to her practice. Dr. Chao is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing her to communicate effectively with a diverse patient population.
Dr. Chao practices at West Haven VA Medical Center in West Haven, Connecticut. She has extensive experience treating various forms of lung cancer, including both non-small cell and small cell types. Her treatment approach includes advanced radiation therapies such as external beam radiation and intensity modulated radiation therapy, which allow for precise targeting of cancer cells while protecting healthy tissue.
Dr. Chao practices at West Haven VA Medical Center in West Haven, Connecticut. She has extensive experience treating various forms of lung cancer, including both non-small cell and small cell types. Her treatment approach includes advanced radiation therapies such as external beam radiation and intensity modulated radiation therapy, which allow for precise targeting of cancer cells while protecting healthy tissue.
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Quick Facts
- 32 years of experience
- 19 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English, Spanish
- Universitaetsmedizin Goettingen Medizinische Fakultaet
- 1 specialty
- 9 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Female
Office Location
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| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
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| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | |||
| West Haven , CT | New Haven , CT | New Haven , CT | Bridgeport , CT |
| Med School: Universitaetsmedizin Goettingen Medizinische Fakultaet | Med School: Jordan University Of Science And Technology Faculty Of Medicine | Med School: Medical College Of Pennsylvania | Med School: Kwame Nkrumah University Of Science & Technology School Of Medical Sciences |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Herta Huey An Chao has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Herta Huey An Chao has the following 9 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
32 Years Experience
Dr. Herta Huey An Chao holds an expired medical license in the state of Connecticut.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Connecticut that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Universitaetsmedizin Goettingen Medizinische Fakultaet in 1994.
NPI Number
Dr. Chao's NPI number is 1235238734.
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