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Dr. Richard Chaffoo, MD

Dr. Richard Chaffoo, MD

Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Chaffoo, MD is a plastic surgeon in La Jolla, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Wake Forest School of Medicine in 1979. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and Rady Children's Hospital San Diego. He is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 8 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (8 reviews)

Practice

9850 Genesee Ave Ste 480 La Jolla, CA 92037

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Dr. Chaffoo's Reviews

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4.5

8 ratings, 3 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Tara Barber – Oct 01, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 18, 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
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Hayat in Sandiego ca – Apr 14, 2018
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Chaffoo is triple board certified, with certification from the American Board of Plastic Surgery, American Board of Otolaryngology and American Board of Facial and Plastic Reconstructive Surgery. This is a remarkable achievement that can be...read more

  • Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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  • Stanford University Medical Center|uscd Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1987

  • Wake Forest School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1979
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
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Otolaryngology†
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
†Self designated 
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Office9850 Genesee Ave Ste 480 La Jolla, CA 92037
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