Dr. Jorge Chaves, MD
Oncology•Male•Age 42
Accepting new patients
Telehealth services available
1624 S I St Ste 305
New Patient
(253) 203-6201
Current Patient
Dr. Jorge Chaves, MD is a Oncology Specialist in Tacoma, WA. Dr. Chaves has more experience with Pancreatic Neoplasms, Renal Neoplasms & Resection, and Gastrointestinal Neoplasms than other specialists in his area. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as St Joseph Medical Center and MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital. He is accepting new patients and has indicated that he accepts telehealth appointments. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Chaves to book an appointment.
Accepting new patients
Dr. Jorge Chaves, MD
Oncology
Northwest Medical SpecialtiesTacoma, WA 98405
1624 S I St Ste 305
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What went well
- Appointment wasn't rushed (15)
- Explained conditions well (15)
- Listened & answered questions (15)
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment (4)
- Appointment was rushed (3)
- Didn't explain conditions well (3)
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Dr Chaves saved my life. I was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer with liver involvement. He took time to explain to me what my options were and offered to me a combination of immunotherapy and chemotherapy. Ultimately my cancer went into remission and I had surgery to remove all of my disease including in the liver. 4 years later I am alive and cancer-free thanks to Dr Chaves.
What went well
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Thomas G – Apr 06, 2021
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Terrible doctor, complete mismanagement, ARNP do everything, his focus his getting paid to research for big drug companies, can't get a hold of him, never listened to family,didn't treat my mom with dignity, after surgery he waited months to start chemotherapy then tumor markers went up hit with extra high doses after being on none in panicking he let it go to long, she got toxic, systemic shut down had to be pulled off set her back....really responsible for leading to cancer that was stage 2 went to stage 4
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Office environment
- Long wait times
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Tacoma, WA – Apr 30, 2019
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He is caring and spend a lot of time with you. The hardest part is getting the nurses not know that they can not change your appointments and you only want to see him. he is very thorough. I have an extremely complicated medieval history. he is always there for me when I can get through to him.
What went well
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
Feb 13, 2019
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saw Jorge after I was in remission and on surveillance treatment. Knowing that I was no longer sick and that I only had to be monitored, he spent my appointment showing me how if he handled my case he would have pumped me full of chemo therapy drugs (mind you I escaped cancer with just a surgical procedure) "just in case." For that little bit of stupid, I paid $500.00.
Then his office refuses allow me to get blood work done (that is literally what surveillance treatment entails)
What went well
- Wait times
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Office environment
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
B.T. in Tacoma, WA – Nov 16, 2018
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Dr. Chaves is wonderful! I had to get a bone marrow biopsy done and was afraid of it being really painful. It didn't hurt at all! He did a really good job of explaining the process and being attentive to my needs! He's a great doctor!
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Katie Hastings – Jun 26, 2018
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Treated me for Chronic Lymphicitic Leukemia with compassion and skill. Very attentive and enthusiastic in ensuring my chemotherapy treatment experience was minimally difficult. Tracked my recovery closely and highly responsive to my concerns. Has a great bunckh of ladies working with him, Nurse Practioners, Oncology specializing RNs, etc. I really appreciated their compassion and empathy for all of us undergoing this treatment. Great people here.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
Mark Erickson in Dupont, WA – May 09, 2018
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Dr Chaves saved my life. When a staff doctor at St Joseph hospital gave me a diagnosis of terminal pancreatic cancer with no treatment., Dr Chaves got a referral from a nurse, he came and saw me. He said something is wrong and ran additional tests. 2 1/2 years later I am cancer free and Dr Chaves gives me inspiration on every visit. Now I am enjoying my 5 year old granddaughter. Thank you Dr Chaves. You are the best!
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Gary Carevich in Tacoma, WA – Aug 23, 2017