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Dr. Serafin Chua, MD

Dr. Serafin Chua, MD

Rheumatology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Serafin Chua, MD is a rheumatologist in Chicago, IL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Chua has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. He graduated from University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery in 1987. He is affiliated with Mount Sinai Hospital. He is not accepting new patients.

3 Star Rating
Based on 10 reviews 3 Star Rating (10 reviews)

Mount Sinai Hospital

1500 S Fairfield Ave Chicago, IL 60608
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Dr. Chua's Reviews

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10 ratings, 7 with a written review
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Dr. Chua was absolutely great! He went above and beyond at all my appointments weather taking time to do very through exams or taking time to review all test results with me one by one to help me understand more fully about my health problems and treatment. I have to drive several hours to Chicago for appointments and waited 11 months to be seen for my first appointment due to lack of Dr that accept my insurance but given the level of care I've received so far I'd make the long commute even if there was an available Dr closer. I've seen a lot of Dr and many don't seem to truly care and most don't take much time but that's not the case with Dr Chua. I highly recommend him
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • 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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Justin McMahon – Nov 06, 2024
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Dr. Chua is an excellent person, and kind, he takes the time to explain to me every detail of my illness. In addition, he periodically sends me to do blood tests to find out if the medication I take has not caused side effects. His assistant Carmen is very accessible and kind, always asking what questions I have. I highly recommend it.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
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Martha Maldonado – Oct 24, 2023
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He nearly cost me my life. He screamed at me that my chest pains were in my head, only for me to spend almost 2 weeks in ICU with pericardial effusion, pleural effusions, and a staph infection likely caught in his filthy office. I discovered later that he had test results to support my symptoms, but did not inform me or take action. I was so hyperthyroid, it almost killed me, and blood tests ordered by Chua bore that out. My illness turned out to be quite serious, and now I get chemotherapy every six months to destroy my immune system, and keep my organs safe and me alive.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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J Madera – Dec 03, 2019
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Seems to be a doctor that really does not care and his focus seems to be focused on the teaching of his students teaching you probably could learn
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Jun 22, 2018
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Arrogant. Doesn't listen, doesn't explain medications, doesn't give any options, doesn't have long term plan. Gets mad when patient is asking questions, even raises his voice.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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Juliana in Chicago, IL – Dec 16, 2017
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Dr.chua is a great doctor. He is the only doctor that has taken his time to explain to me step by step everything about my health issues. I Strongly recommend him. He is a great doctor.Im so glad I found a great doctor.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Mary in Chicago, IL – May 21, 2017
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help me with my gouth in my knees pain. so my knees have no more pain at all. yes I would recommending to my family and friends.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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ROOSEVELT PRICE in Chicago, IL – Apr 08, 2016
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Dr. Serafin Chua, MD is a rheumatologist in Chicago, IL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Chua has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. He graduated from University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and...read more

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  • University Of Santo Tomas Faculty Of Medicine And Surgery

    Medical School, 1987
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Rheumatology
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Mount Sinai Hospital

Mount Sinai Hospital1500 S Fairfield Ave Chicago, IL 60608
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(773) 542-2000
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