Summary

Dr. Veena Charu is a medical oncologist and hematologist specializing in cancer care and blood disorders, with additional training in internal medicine. She earned her medical degree from Government Medical College and completed her residency at Westchester Medical Center. With 54 years of clinical experience, Dr. Charu brings extensive expertise to her practice. She is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Charu is affiliated with Anaheim Global Medical Center and practices at multiple locations throughout Anaheim and Santa Ana, California. Her expertise includes treating breast cancer, including advanced metastatic cases and rare conditions like Paget disease of the breast. She performs infusion therapy for cancer treatment and conducts comprehensive blood work including complete blood counts and white blood cell analysis. Patients rate Dr. Charu 4.1 out of 5 stars on average.

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
  • 3 board certifications
  • 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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Dr. Veena Charu, MDDr. Raghu Nandan, MDDr. Thomas Herald Rea, MDVeronica Silva
HematologyHematologyDermatologyInternal Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.1 
4.2 
54 Years of Experience 42 Years of Experience 71 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 Speaks English Speaks Korean, Spanish, English
Anaheim , CALakewood , CALOS ANGELES , CAUpland , CA
Med School: Government Medical College Med School: Madras Medical College Med School: University Of Michigan Medical School
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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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