Overview
Joel Chacko is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Texas City, Texas. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years.
His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cholecystitis, Ogilvie Syndrome, and Gallbladder Disease.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.
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Locations
6801 Emmett F Lowry Expy, Texas City, TX 77591
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Joel Chacko
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joel Chacko?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Joel Chacko by calling their office at 757-560-3742. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Joel Chacko a top-rated expert for Retroperitoneal Inflammation?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joel Chacko is classified as an Experienced expert for Retroperitoneal Inflammation, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Joel Chacko specialize in?
While Dr. Joel Chacko is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cholecystitis, and Ogilvie Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Joel Chacko participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Joel Chacko has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Retroperitoneal Inflammation. You can view a list of Dr. Joel Chacko's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Joel Chacko accept my insurance?
Dr. Joel Chacko accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna and Community Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 757-560-3742 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. Chacko isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Chacko isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- CellulitisDr. Chacko isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Chacko isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Chacko isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Chacko isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.

