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Dr. Laura Chavez, DO

Geriatric Medicine* Age 62
Dr. Laura Chavez, DO
4.8 (197 Ratings)

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Dr. Laura Chavez, DO is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Hackensack, NJ.
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Dr. Laura Chavez, DO

Geriatric Medicine* Age 62
Hackensack, NJ
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Laura Chavez, DO is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Hackensack, NJ.

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Dr. Laura Chavez, DO is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Hackensack, NJ and has 26 years experience. They graduated from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1998 and completed a residency at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center, The Valley Hospital and Holy Name Medical Center. At present, Dr. Chavez received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 197 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Chavez also speaks Portuguese and Spanish. Dr. Chavez accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Cardiovascular Disease Counseling
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Wellness Examination
Cardiovascular Disease Counseling
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
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Wellness Examination
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    50 PASSAIC ST, Hackensack, NJ 07601
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (201) 487-3355
  2. 2 Holy Name Medical Center
    718 Teaneck Rd, Teaneck, NJ 07666
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  3. 3 Office
    680 Broadway Ste 5C, Paterson, NJ 07514
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (973) 523-3400
  4. 4 Internal Medicine Associates of Bergen County P.c
    15 Anderson St, Hackensack, NJ 07601
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Chavez
4.8
Based on 197 Reviews
5 Stars (183)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (11)

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Apr 17, 2024
Dr Chávez is a very knowledgeable physician
Mirna — Apr 17, 2024
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  • Dr. Laura Chavez, DO is a geriatric medicine specialist in Hackensack, NJ and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1998. She specializes in Geriatric Medicine.
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Languages Spoken
Portuguese
Spanish
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Specialties*
Geriatric Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
    1998
Medical Education

Internship

Internship
  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Fellowship Hospital
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Dr. Laura Chavez, DO is affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center, The Valley Hospital and Holy Name Medical Center.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Hackensack University Medical Center

    30 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ

  • The Valley Hospital

    4 Valley Health Plz, Paramus, NJ

  • Holy Name Medical Center

    718 Teaneck Rd, Teaneck, NJ