Experienced in Obesity

Dr. Laura M. Chavez

Geriatrics
HackenSack Meridian health
Internal Medicine Associates Of Bergen County
680 Broadway, 
Paterson, NJ 
Offers Telehealth

Experienced in Obesity
HackenSack Meridian health
Internal Medicine Associates Of Bergen County
680 Broadway, 
Paterson, NJ 
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Overview

Laura Chavez is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Paterson, New Jersey. Dr. Chavez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Peptic Ulcer, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
NYIT College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Specialties
Geriatrics
Licenses
Geriatric Medicine in NJ
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine
American Board Of Internal Medicine
Fellowships
Hackensack University Medical Center
Hospital Affiliations
Englewood Hospital And Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Capital Blue Cross
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Cigna
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Clover Health
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Humana
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Oscar
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Walgreens
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Locations

Internal Medicine Associates of Bergen County
680 Broadway, Paterson, NJ 7514.
Call: 973-523-3400

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


1 Total Publications

Education and training guidelines for psychological assessment in health service psychology.
Education and training guidelines for psychological assessment in health service psychology.
Journal: The American psychologist
Published: November 12, 2020
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