Dr. Joseph Chammas, MD
Dr. Joseph Chammas, MD
Overview
Dr. Joseph Chammas, MD works in San Diego, CA as
They graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 1993. Dr. Chammas completed a residency at Medical College of Wisconsin. At present, Dr. Chammas has received an average rating of 5.0 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times.
They are affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido, Palomar Medical Center Poway and Palomar Medical Center Escondido.
They are accepting new patients.
Dr. Chammas also speaks Arabic.
Dr. Chammas practices at Sharp Cardiovascular Thorac Ctr in San Diego, CA and has additional offices in Escondido, CA.
Patients said this doctor explains conditions well.
Patients said this doctor is trustworthy.
Patients said the staff was friendly.
Patients said scheduling was easy.
Insurance Accepted
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Aetna HMOChoice Plus POS II
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Priority Select HMOSelect Plus HMO
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HealthyBlue 2.0HealthyBlue Advantage
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Cigna HMO
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Choice Care PPO
Locations
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Sharp Cardiovascular and Thoracic Center8010 Frost St Ste P, San Diego, CA 92123
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Clinical Familia De Santa Maria Inc.701 E Grand Ave Ste 200, Escondido, CA 92025
Patient Satisfaction
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Education
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Medical College of Wisconsin
1993
Internship
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Medical College of Wisconsin
1994
Residency
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Medical College of Wisconsin
1999
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Joseph Chammas, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.
Dr. Chammas accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of California and CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Chammas accepts here.
Dr. Chammas' office is located at 8010 Frost St Ste P San Diego, CA 92123.
Yes, Dr. Chammas speaks Arabic. See Dr. Chammas' profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.
Dr. Chammas has a star rating of 5.0/5 and has been reviewed 5 times.
Dr. Chammas has been practicing as a General Surgery Specialist for 31 years.
Hospital Affiliations
- Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido
- Palomar Medical Center Poway
- Palomar Medical Center Escondido
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