Dr. Shigeru Chino, MD | Laguna Niguel, CA | Thoracic Surgery

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Dr. Shigeru Chino is a thoracic surgeon who earned his medical degree from the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine and completed his residency at Ohio State University Medical Center. With over six decades of experience in thoracic surgery, he brings extensive expertise to complex chest and lung procedures. He communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Chino practices at Providence Mission Hospital and MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center, with locations in Laguna Niguel and Mission Viejo, California. His clinical focus includes treating various forms of lung cancer, including both non-small cell and small cell lung cancer. He performs diagnostic procedures such as chest imaging studies and blood work to help evaluate and monitor his patients' conditions. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.8.

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accepting new patients
3.8

13 Ratings
62 years of experience
speaks English
Ohio State University Medical Center
5 written reviews
1 specialty
5 areas of expertise
1 board certification
2 hospital affiliations
4 office locations
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Great surgeon. Highly recommend. Just don't be concerned when you first go to his office. It's in a run down complex. Doubt if the office has changed for 20 yrs. Think your going into 3rd world facility, but don't let that put you off. Staff is also very helpful and accommodating.

July 9th, 2019

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Dr Chino has provided me with excellent care over three hospital stays and two surgeries. He is a caring, thorough, extremely knowledgeable, expert surgeon. I would highly recommend him to anyone

November 15th, 2018

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Doctor Chino shows compassion and quality care for his patients. He is straight forward and concerned with your personal care as well as how you're treated under his care. Other doctors have recommended their family members to him and is greatly respected in the community of his profession.

December 17th, 2013

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My husband and I both owe our lives to Dr. Chino, when we were diagnosed with lung cancer. His manner with his patients is caring and patient. He thoroughly explains procedures and answers questions, yet will not waste time on trivial items.He is respected in the medical community, and EXPECTS nurses and other technicians to do their job correctly. I could not be more pleased to know someone is working hard on my well being and behalf. Thank you, Dr. Chino!

July 4th, 2012

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We were referred to Dr. Chino by our primary care doctor. When we went into his office, it was......well different from any other doctors office we had ever been in. He's not concerned with having a fancy office. What he is interested in, is his patients well being. He was accurate in his diagnosis and explained to us in detail, without taking up too much time. When my husband was in the hospital for surgery by Dr. Chino, all we heard from the hospital staff was praise & told how lucky we were to have him. We agree. We love Dr. Chino. He saved my husbands life!

September 5th, 2011

Chino Shigeru Office

27601 Forbes Rd Ste 58Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

Tel: (949) 348-0459

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center

24451 Health Center DrLaguna Hills, CA 92653

Tel: (949) 837-4500

Choc Childrens Hospital At Mission Viejo

27700 Medical Center RdMission Viejo, CA 92691

Tel: (949) 364-1400

Mission Hospital

27700 Medical Center RdMission Viejo, CA 92691

Tel: (949) 364-1400


Dr. Shigeru Chino, MD	Dr. Richard Nelson Gates, MD	Dr. Quang The Vo, MD	Dr. Milton Vana, MD
Thoracic Surgery	Thoracic Surgery	Thoracic Surgery	Thoracic Surgery
Accepts New Patients		Accepts New Patients
3.8 (13 Ratings)	3.6 (11 Ratings)	3.6 (19 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
62 Years of Experience	40 Years of Experience	26 Years of Experience	56 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks Vietnamese, Spanish, English
Laguna Niguel , CA	Fullerton , CA	FULLERTON , CA	Corona , CA
Med School: University Of California Davis School Of Medicine	Med School: Yale University School Of Medicine	Med School: University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine	Med School: Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine
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Ohio State University Medical Center

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University Of California Davis School Of Medicine

University Of California San Francisco School Of MedicineGraduated in 1964

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Which hospitals is Dr. Shigeru Chino affiliated with?: Dr. Shigeru Chino is affiliated with Providence Mission Hospital and Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center.
Where is Dr. Shigeru Chino's office located?: Dr. Shigeru Chino's office is located at 27601 Forbes Rd Ste 58, Laguna Niguel, CA, 92677.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Shigeru Chino?: You can find contact information for Dr. Shigeru Chino here on Vitals.
Does Dr. Shigeru Chino accept my insurance?: You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Shigeru Chino accepts on their Vitals profile.
What languages does Dr. Shigeru Chino speak?: Dr. Shigeru Chino speaks English.

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