Silver Advantage-CA PPO
Dr. Puja Chitkara, MD
Rheumatology*
Age 51
Dr. Puja Chitkara, MD
Chula Vista, CA
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27 years of experience
Offers telehealth
Overview
Dr. Puja Chitkara, MD works in Chula Vista, CA as
They are board certified in
Offers Telehealth
This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.
Explains Conditions Well
Patients said this doctor explains conditions well.
Insurance Accepted
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CaliforniaCare HMO
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Priority Select HMO
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Local Access Plus HMO
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HealthyBlue 2.0
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Curative EPOCurative PPOCurative PPO Plus
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First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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Large Group HMO
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MultiPlan PPO
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United Healthcare
Locations
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Puja Chitkara M.D. A Medical Corp.765 Medical Center Ct Ste 216, Chula Vista, CA 91911
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Office3444 Kearny Villa Rd Ste 400, San Diego, CA 92123
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Gelen R. Del Rosario MD Inc.502 Euclid Ave Ste 300, National City, CA 91950
Patient Satisfaction
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Chitkara
3.7
Based on 24 Reviews
5 Stars (15)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (7)
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Patient Reviews
Jun 07, 2019
She is fantastic. She listens, she cares. Best Dr. Visit I’ve had in years.
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About Me
Languages Spoken
Hindi
Spanish
Specialties*
Rheumatology
Internal Medicine
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Education
Education
Medical Education
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Dibrugarth University Assam Med College
1997
Board Certifications
Board Certifications
- Rheumatology
Internship
Internship
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St Luke's Hospital
2001
Residency
Residency Hospital
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St. LukeS Hospital
2004
Fellowship
Fellowship Hospital
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National Institute of Health
2006
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Chitkara accepts telehealth appointments. Please call Dr. Chitkara's office to make an appointment.
Dr. Chitkara accepts Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Chitkara accepts here.
Dr. Chitkara's office is located at 765 Medical Center Ct Ste 216 Chula Vista, CA 91911.
Dr. Chitkara frequently sees patients for
Yes, Dr. Chitkara speaks Hindi and Spanish. See Dr. Chitkara's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.
Dr. Chitkara has a star rating of 3.7/5 and has been reviewed 24 times.
Dr. Chitkara is board certified in
Dr. Chitkara has been practicing as a Rheumatologist for 27 years.
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