Mr. Robert Joseph Chastanet MD
Surgeon
620 John Paul Jones Cir Naval Medical Center Portsmouth VA, 23708About
Dr. Robert Chastanet is a general surgeon practicing in Portsmouth, VA. Dr. Chastanet specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Chastanet provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine 1987
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Anemia
- Obesity
- Sleep Apnea
- Acid Reflux
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pain
- Hernia
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (osa)
- Vascular Disease
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CHESAPEAKE, VA 23322Get Direction
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