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Dr. Nelson Chao, MD

Medical Oncology* Age 68
Dr. Nelson Chao, MD
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Dr. Nelson Chao, MD is a Medical Oncology Specialist in Durham, NC.
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Dr. Nelson Chao, MD

Medical Oncology* Age 68
Durham, NC
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience
Dr. Nelson Chao, MD is a Medical Oncology Specialist in Durham, NC.

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Dr. Nelson Chao, MD is a Medical Oncology Specialist in Durham, NC and has 43 years experience. They graduated from yale University. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Duke University Hospital. Dr. Chao has experience treating conditions like Osteosarcoma, Myeloma and Acute Leukemia among other conditions at varying frequencies. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Chao is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Osteosarcoma
Myeloma
Acute Leukemia
Osteosarcoma
Myeloma
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Acute Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Acute Lymphoid Leukemia
Anemia
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Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Graft vs Host Disease
Myeloproliferative Disorders
Neutropenia
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Acute Panmyelosis with Myelofibrosis
Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Bladder Cancer
Bleeding Disorders
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Ewing's Sarcoma
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 1
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 2
Hodgkin's Disease
Hypercoagulable State
Hypothalamus Cancer
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Kaposi's Sarcoma
Kidney Cancer
Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis
Leukocytosis
Lung Cancer
Lymphoma, Large-Cell
Lymphosarcoma
Macroglobulinemia (incl. Waldenstrom's )
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Marginal Zone Lymphoma
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Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mycosis Fungoides
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Nodular Lymphoma
Nodular Sclerosis Hodgkins Lymphoma
Oral Cancer
Pancytopenia
Parathyroid Cancer
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma
Pineal Region Tumors
Plasma Cell Leukemia
Polycythemia Rubra Vera
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Primary Hypercoagulable State
Prostate Cancer
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Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thrombocytosis
Thyroid Cancer
Tongue Cancer
Urinary Tract Cancer
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Bone Marrow Transplant
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
HPC Transplantation (Stem Cell Transplant)
Thoracentesis

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  • APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Blue Connection (Blue HPN) - VA, NC
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  • Medica Choice

Locations

  1. 1 Duke Adult Blood and Marrow Transplant Clinic
    2400 Pratt St, Durham, NC 27705
  2. 2 Office
    2400 Pratt St Ste 5000, Durham, NC 27705
  3. 3 Office
    2400 Pratt St Ste 9100, Durham, NC 27705
  4. 4 Duke University Hospital
    2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705
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    Closed Open 24 Hours
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    Sunday
    Closed Open 24 Hours

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Specialties*
Medical Oncology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • yale University
    1981
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Nelson Chao, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Chao's profile.

Dr. Chao frequently treats the following conditions: Osteosarcoma, Myeloma and Acute Leukemia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Nelson Chao, MD is affiliated with Duke University Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Nelson Chao, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Duke University Hospital

    2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC