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Dr. Frank Chae, MD

Dr. Frank Chae, MD

Bariatric Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Frank Chae, MD is a bariatric surgery specialist in Colorado Springs, CO and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from McGill University in 1990. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as HCA HealthONE Aurora and HCA HealthONE Rose. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 33 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (33 reviews)

Locations

HCA HealthONE Denver Center for Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery - Colorado Springs

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HCA HealthONE Denver Center for Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery

HCA HealthONE Denver Center for Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery12219 Pine Bluffs Way Ste 101B Parker, CO 80134
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HCA HealthONE Denver Center for Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery - Lone Tree

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At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Chae specializes in the area of General Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Chae's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Chae

4.4

33 ratings, 19 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
3%
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2 Star
3%
3%
1 Star
12%
12%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Jan 27, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 person found this helpful
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MAI – Oct 31, 2022
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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jamie powell – Oct 27, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Jo Gonzales – Dec 03, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 29, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Betty Kaan – Jul 09, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Janet P. – May 15, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Jason – May 10, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Dana – Mar 08, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Beth Sarabia – Feb 25, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 07, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 04, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 29, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Eva – Oct 31, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Karen Ausfahl – Sep 07, 2019
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Meriss Skinner – Jul 24, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Billy Funk in Westminster Co – Feb 16, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
9 people found this helpful
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Lucy in Littleton, CO – Jul 22, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
22 people found this helpful
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Peggy C. in Highlands Ranch, CO – Feb 18, 2016
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care philosophy

my mission is to eliminate morbid obesity and diabetes that will render longer lives with higher quality of life

biography

Frank Chae, MD, is the Medical Director of Bariatric Surgery at Sky Ridge Medical Center in Lone Tree, CO, and has more than two decades of experience in weight-loss surgery, performing well over 6,000 surgeries. A pioneer in the field of bariatric...read more
  • Bariatric Surgery

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  • George Washington University Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Rutgers University

    Residency Hospital
  • Rutgers University

    Internship Hospital
  • Mcgill University

    Medical School, 1990
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • HCA HealthONE Rose

    4567 E 9th Ave
    Denver, CO 80220
    Recipient of 22
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    77%
    Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

    11% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • HCA HealthONE SKY Ridge

    10101 Ridgegate Pkwy
    Lone Tree, CO 80124
    Recipient of 55
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • HCA HealthONE Aurora

    1501 S Potomac St
    Aurora, CO 80012
    Recipient of 43
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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