Summary

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.

Overview based on verified provider data

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

West Haven Va Medical Center

950 Campbell AveWest Haven, CT 06516

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Speaks English, Spanish
West Haven , CTNew Haven , CTNew Haven , CTBridgeport , 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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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Herta Huey An Chao

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Connecticut
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • APWU
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • ConnectiCare
  • ConnectiCare - Medicare
  • GEHA
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Optum Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford

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

  • Blood Cancer
  • Bone Marrow Transplant
  • Cancer
  • Chemotherapy
  • Epidemiology
  • Leukemia
  • Lymphoma
  • Myelofibrosis
  • Myeloma

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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