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Dr. Rabih Chaer, MD

Dr. Rabih Chaer, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*

Dr. Rabih Chaer, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Pittsburgh, PA. He is affiliated with medical facilities UPMC Mercy and UPMC Presbyterian. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 9 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (9 reviews)

Wound Healing Services at UPMC Mercy

1515 Locust St # 4 Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Telehealth available

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(412) 232-5744

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Chaer specializes in the area of Vascular Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Chaer's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Chaer

3.9
9 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 star
67%
67%
4 star
0%
0%
3 star
11%
11%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
22%
22%

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Dr. Chaer is the best. I am very sad that he is leaving UPMC.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 27, 2025
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Doctor has been consistent in explaining findings and plan of care.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 20, 2024
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The doctors and staff were great, I will recommend them .
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 29, 2024
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Personable, but there doesn't seem to be an urgency in his care. Staff are courteous but some lack empathy. I would recommend on basis of his consult. I have yet to have Dr Chaer perform surgery at this time. I shall give a more detailed review after my surgery is completed.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Pa – May 25, 2017
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I am sure Dr. Chaer is a competent doctor, but I would avoid him for anything that is not common. His beside manner is terrible and he is unavailable, which is frustrating when your PCP and Ortho both are clueless about your condition. He also failed to admit that his two surgeries didn't work. In fact they took my 90% occlusion to a 100% occlusion and missed an extra medial head all while he insisted it was a nerve issue. I sought care out of state and the issue has been resolved.
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
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PAES in Pittsburgh, PA – Oct 12, 2016
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I had a carotid endarectomy surgery in Presbyterian Hospital. Dr Rabi Chaer was my surgeon. I am so appreciative of Dr. Chaer?s skill, knowledge, and sympathetic care during my hospitalization. Because of my age (84) the risk factor was high. The surgery was successful and I am feeling great. My thanks to Dr. Chaer, his team, and Presbyterian Hospital.
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
No results
Helpful
Phil in Pittsburgh, PA – May 09, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr Rabih Chaer, a board-certified vascular surgeon, completed his surgical training at the University of Illinois in Chicago. Dr Chaer completed his vascular training at the New York Presbyterian Hospital of Columbia and Cornell, and joined UPMC...read more

biography

Dr. Rabih Chaer, a board-certified vascular surgeon, completed his surgical training at the University of Illinois in Chicago. Dr. Chaer completed his vascular training at the New York Presbyterian Hospital of Columbia and Cornell, and joined UPMC...read more

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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  • American University Of Beirut Faculty Of Medicine

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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Vascular Surgery
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Locations

Wound Healing Services at UPMC Mercy

Wound Healing Services at UPMC Mercy1515 Locust St # 4 Pittsburgh, PA 15219
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UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute (Vascular Surgery)

UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute (Vascular Surgery)5200 Centre Ave Ste 307 Pittsburgh, PA 15232
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • UPMC Presbyterian

    200 Lothrop St
    Pittsburgh, PA 15213
    Recipient of 9
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

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

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • UPMC Mercy

    1400 Locust St
    Pittsburgh, PA 15219
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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