Dr. Robert S. Chernack | Somerville, MA | Surgery

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Dr. Robert Chernack is a medical doctor who specializes in surgery, orthopedic surgery, and physical medicine and rehabilitation. He earned his medical degree from West Virginia University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Boston University Medical Center. With 44 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Chernack brings extensive expertise to his practice. He communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Chernack practices at Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates in Somerville, Massachusetts. His clinical focus includes treating knee osteoarthritis and other forms of osteoarthritis, helping patients manage joint pain and mobility challenges. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.4 on Vitals.

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accepting new patients
3.4

16 Ratings
44 years of experience
2 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Boston University Medical Center
5 written reviews
3 specialties
2 areas of expertise
1 office location
Male

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Have seen him several times over the years and have found him to be thorough in his treatment

January 12th, 2016

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Loved the guy.... Knows shoulders cold!!! Had me do an additional 4 weeks of rehab to make sure an MRI was needed...only wish he did the surgeries ...Had gone to him as a second opinion... Glad I did... He ordered the MRI which found a large rotator tear... Spent extra time with me to explain what he believed the problem was ... Awesome bedside manner... Especially if you enjoy a person that's real with a sense of humor ... I prefer that to the dry / cold surgeon ... Again just wish he performed the surgeries

August 4th, 2015

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Dr. Chernack helped my knee pain tremendously and is very supportive in follow up.

September 28th, 2014

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Quick, casual assessment. Second opinions differ greatly from Dr. Chernack's diagnosis, treatment and follow up appointments.Consider overall evaluation of Dr. Chernack and contact all his patients!

July 2nd, 2012

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Once I got to see Dr Chernack, he was very attentive. He asked relevent questions and gave detailed analyses of how to procede as well as what could be expected. I say he was well worth the wait. Once I met with him I received nearly an hour of consultation though this was not at Harvard Vanguard but at another venue in which he practices.

July 22nd, 2010

Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates Somerville

40 Holland StSomerville, MA 02144

Tel: (617) 629-6000

Mon8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Sat9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sun9:00 am - 5:00 pm


Dr. Robert Stuart Chernack	Dr. Ravi Kacker, MD	Dr. Matthew John Belan, MD	Dr. Jill Kelly Lanahan, MD
Surgery	Surgery	Anesthesiology	Anesthesiology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.4 (16 Ratings)	3.9 (14 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
44 Years of Experience	18 Years of Experience	22 Years of Experience	23 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English, Portuguese, Spanish
Somerville , MA	Natick , MA	Cambridge , MA	Burlington , MA
Med School: West Virginia University School Of Medicine	Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine	Med School: University Of Maryland School Of Medicine	Med School: Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of Medicine
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Accepts Medicare
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Orthopedic Surgery
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Boston University Medical Center

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West Virginia University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1982

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