Dr. Jorge M Chaves M.D.
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
1624 South I Street Suite 102 Tacoma WA, 98405About
Dr. Jorge Chaves is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Tacoma, WA. Dr. Chaves specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of blood diseases such as anemia, hemophilia, sickle-cell disease, leukemia and lymphoma. Hematologist Oncologists are also trained in the study of cancer and its attack on other organs.
Education and Training
University of Texas At Houston / Medical School At Houston 2005
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Medical Oncology
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Fellowships
- Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
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