Dr. Vernon B. Chavez, MD | Yuma, AZ | Internist

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Dr. Vernon Chavez treats hypertension and hypertensive emergency and performs remote patient monitoring and evoked potential testing. He practices internal medicine, preventive medicine, and physical medicine and rehabilitation, and has 37 years of experience. Dr. Chavez is affiliated with Onvida Health and sees patients in Yuma, Arizona. He earned his medical degree from the University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center and speaks English and Spanish.

Overview based on verified provider data

accepting new patients
3.1

16 Ratings
37 years of experience
46 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish
R Magsaysay Mem Med Ctr Univ Of The East
7 written reviews
3 specialties
3 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Male

Dr. Chavez's Ratings and Reviews

3.1

16 Ratings with 7 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 38 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (3) Did WellNeeds Improvement (5)
Had a good bedside manner: (3) Did WellNeeds Improvement (4)
Spent time with me: (4) Did WellNeeds Improvement (4)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (3) Did WellNeeds Improvement (5)
Flexible scheduling: (4) Did WellNeeds Improvement (4)
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This doctor is under legal investigation by the Medical Board of Arizona for manipulating his patients to avoid problems he was having with the DEA. He loves money, not the people that charges $500 a visit to "treat" with his all female non-doctor staff filling and signing the prescriptions for him.

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December 6th, 2019

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He risked my life because he was afraid of what the DEA might do to him for over-prescribing. He loudly verbally abused and degraded me to make me accept treatment for seizures, which I do not have. He charges Medicaid $500 per visit and charges patients $30 for access to their own medical records.

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October 3rd, 2019

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They schedule appts and wouldn't call about and after missing three they kick you out their office I was left with no consultation from xrays of my chest its Ridiculous.....

June 4th, 2019

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The DEA was threatening Chavez because he was over prescribing opiates for profit along with Zenpep, at 1000$ a month. I didn't need it but he kept prescribing it.I Without the medications that he established for me I go to the ER in pain. He knows that. He called me a bum. He knows i'm disabled but he did this anyway.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
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Provided follow-up after the visit
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March 24th, 2019

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To protect his abuse of opioid over-prescribing, he harmed his patients in order to protect himself from his fears of the DEA and put us all on questionable treatments across the board because of his cover-up.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

April 21st, 2018

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The doctor is always very courteous and concerned about my issues. Staff is efficient and friendly. Office is state of the art, with computer records and online patient portal where I can see all of my information.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

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June 5th, 2015

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Very considerate, concerned, knowledgeable and easy to talk to.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

February 18th, 2012

Altea Medical Clinic Pllc

1210 W 24th St Ste 2Yuma, AZ 85364

Tel: (928) 726-2500

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 - 1:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Exceptional Community Hospital Yuma

2648 S Araby RdYuma, AZ 85365

Tel: (928) 877-0410


Dr. Vernon Barros Chavez, MD	Eric Harker	Dr. Adewumi Bakare DMSc, PA-C	Dr. Hollis Underwood, MD
Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.1 (16 Ratings)	4 (8 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	3.9 (28 Ratings)
37 Years of Experience	25 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish, Yoruba, French, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Chinese (Mandarin)	Speaks English, Spanish
Yuma , AZ	Lyons , CO	Mesquite , TX	Scottsdale , AZ
Med School: R Magsaysay Mem Med Ctr Univ Of The East	Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine	Med School: University of Lynchburg - DMSc	Med School: Mayo Clinic, Residency in Internal Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Occupational Medicine
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Preventive Medicine

Dr. Vernon Barros Chavez holds an active medical license in the state of Arizona.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Arizona that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from R Magsaysay Mem Med Ctr Univ Of The East in 1989 and Univ Of The East/Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center College Of Med in 1989.

NPI Number

Dr. Chavez's NPI number is 1023101052.

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What languages does Dr. Vernon Chavez speak?: Dr. Vernon Chavez speaks English and Spanish.
Where is Dr. Vernon Chavez's office located?: Dr. Vernon Chavez's office is located at 1210 W 24th St Ste 2, Yuma, AZ, 85364.
Which hospitals is Dr. Vernon Chavez affiliated with?: Dr. Vernon Chavez is affiliated with Onvida Health.
Does Dr. Vernon Chavez accept my insurance?: You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Vernon Chavez accepts on their Vitals profile.
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