Dr. Frank Chieu M.D., Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. Frank Chieu M.D.

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

5/5(1)
1200 W Gonzales Rd Suite 300 Oxnard CA, 93036
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About

Frank Chieu, MD, is a remarkable nephrologist with Vista Del Mar Medical Group in Oxnard, California. Physician Emeritus, he joined Dr. Elson in 1976, having studied Internal Medicine at New York Medical College and Nephrology at Harbor UCLA. His many contributions to enhancing the quality of medical care in Ventura County include prior service as Chair of St. Johnâ??s Hospital Department of Medicine, Medical Director of Intensive Care Units, member of the Board of Governors of the Ventura County Medical Society, and President of the Medical Staff of St. Johnâ??s Regional Medical Center. UCLA has recognized Dr. Chieu as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine. He has been listed in Best Doctors in the U.S.- Pacific Region, and Whoâ??s Who in Medicine. After 37 dedicated years of practice, Dr. Chieu retired in June 2013. Dr. Chieu's primary hobby in his retirement is exploring the world, one country at a time.

Education and Training

New York Med Coll- Valhalla Ny 1971

New York Medical College 1971

Board Certification

Certified in Nephrology

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 49 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

Nephrology

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Local Public Speaking -

Awards

  • Awarded President of Medical Staff at St. John's   
  • Doctor of the Year at St. John's Hospital- 1996   

Internships

  • St. John's Hospital

Fellowships

  • Ukraine

Professional Society Memberships

  • Ventura County Medical Association, Chairman of Medicine at St. John's

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Hard work, dedication, drive to make a difference, and quality patient care.

Hobbies / Sports

  • Traveling, Saltwater Fish Tank

Favorite professional publications

  • All major medical research & publications

Dr. Frank Chieu M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 1200 W Gonzales Rd Suite 300

1200 W Gonzales Rd Suite 300 -
Oxnard, CA 93036
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ST JOHNS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl

1600 N ROSE AVE OXNARD CA 93030

Head east on West Gonzales Road 1.6 mi
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VENTURA COUNTY MEDICAL CENTERl

3291 LOMA VISTA RD VENTURA CA 93003

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ST JOHNS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl

1600 N ROSE AVE OXNARD CA 93030

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