Summary

With 54 years in hematology, internal medicine, and oncology, Dr. Veena Charu treats breast cancer, metastatic or recurrent breast cancer, and Paget disease of the breast, and performs intravenous chemotherapy and chemotherapy. She is affiliated with Anaheim Global Medical Center and sees patients at multiple locations in Anaheim and Santa Ana, California.

Dr. Charu completed her residency at Westchester Medical Center and speaks English and Spanish. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Charu 4.06 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.1
  • 54 years of experience
  • 63 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Westchester Medical Center
  • 13 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 15 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 9 office locations
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Veena Charu has 9 locations

Pacific Cancer Medical Center

1211 W La Palma Ave Ste 103Anaheim, CA 92801
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Pacific Cancer Medical Center

1801 W Romneya Dr Ste 203Anaheim, CA 92801
Mon9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Orange County Global Medical Center

1001 N Tustin AveSanta Ana, CA 92705

Anaheim Global Medical Center

1025 S Anaheim BlvdAnaheim, CA 92805

Ahmc Anaheim Regional Medical Center

1111 W La Palma AveAnaheim, CA 92801

West Anaheim Medical Center

3033 W Orange AveAnaheim, CA 92804

Orange County Medical Center

3440 E La Palma AveAnaheim, CA 92806

La Palma Intercommunity Hospital

7901 Walker StLa Palma, CA 90623

Anaheim Community Hospital Llc

3350 W Ball RdAnaheim, CA 92804

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HematologyHematologyPediatricsEmergency Medicine
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54 Years of Experience 42 Years of Experience 52 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Tamil
Anaheim , CALakewood , CABellflower , CAPASADENA , CA
Med School: Government Medical College Med School: Madras Medical College Med School: Rush Medical College Of Rush University Medical Center Med School: Chicago Medical School At Rosalind Franklin University-Medicine & Sciences
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Veena Charu

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • America's 1st Choice
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • Bright Health
  • CalOptima
  • CalOptima - HMO
  • CalOptima - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CareMore
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Community Health Group
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Empire Plan
  • GEHA
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • MetroPlus Health Plan
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Optima Health - Medicaid
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Oscar Health Insurance - HMO
  • Partnership HealthPlan of California
  • Premier Health Plan
  • Providence Health Plans
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • State Farm
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - POS
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Veena Charu has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Veena Charu has the following 15 areas of expertise

  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia
  • Adult T-Cell Leukemia-Lymphoma
  • Cancer
  • Cancerous Tumor
  • Chemotherapy
  • Chronic B-Cell Lymphocytic Leukemia
  • Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
  • Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Hepatitis C
  • Internal Medicine
  • Leukemia
  • Lymphoma
  • Metastasis
  • Oncology

Certifications, License, & Education

54 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Westchester Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Government Medical College in 1974 and Government Medical College Nagpur in 1972.

NPI Number

Dr. Charu's NPI number is 1568438976.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Veena Charu accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Veena Charu has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
What languages does Dr. Veena Charu speak?
Dr. Veena Charu speaks English and Spanish.
Where is Dr. Veena Charu's office located?
Dr. Veena Charu's office is located at 1211 W La Palma Ave Ste 103, Anaheim, CA, 92801.
Which hospitals is Dr. Veena Charu affiliated with?
Dr. Veena Charu is affiliated with Anaheim Global Medical Center.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Veena Charu?
You can find contact information for Dr. Veena Charu here on Vitals.

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