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Dr. Richard Chua, MD

Dr. Richard Chua, MD

Neurosurgery*

Dr. Richard Chua, MD is a neurosurgeon in Tucson, AZ. He is affiliated with Banner University Medical Center Tucson. He is accepting new patients.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 31 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (31 reviews)

Practice

1501 N Campbell Ave Tucson, AZ 85724

Make an Appointment

(520) 626-2164

Dr. Chua is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
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Dr. Chua's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Chua

3.5

31 ratings, 13 with a written review
5 Star
58%
58%
4 Star
0%
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3 Star
3%
3%
2 Star
6%
6%
1 Star
32%
32%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Mar 02, 2025
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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
Helpful
Excellent doctor & staff – Jun 12, 2024
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Pavel Polynkin – Apr 03, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
BelleVC – Mar 31, 2024
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Francisco Bustamante – Apr 27, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 22, 2021
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mark Belvedere – Mar 25, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dr. Ken – Nov 23, 2019
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What went well
No results
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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Phoebe Kinsley in Tucson, AZ – Feb 12, 2019
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
tucson, AZ – Nov 10, 2018
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Tucson, AZ – May 12, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Nogi high in Phoenix, AZ – May 26, 2016
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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
20 people found this helpful
Helpful
Barbara Schurian in Rodeo, NM – Dec 20, 2015
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biography

Dr. Richard Chua, MD is a neurosurgeon in Tucson, AZ. He is affiliated with Banner University Medical Center Tucson. He is accepting new patients.

  • Neurosurgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • In University

    Residency Hospital, 1998

  • Indiana University Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1993
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Dr. Chua is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Practice

    Banner-University Medical Center Tucson1501 N Campbell Ave Tucson, AZ 85724
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    Practice

    Banner University Medical Center ESRD1625 N Campbell Ave Tucson, AZ 85719
    2

    Practice

    Banner University Medical Center Phoenix Campus Liver Disease Services265 W Ina Rd Tucson, AZ 85704
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    • Call
    • Fax
    • Hours
      • Mon: 8:00am - 3:00pm
      • Tue: closed
      • Wed: closed
      • Thu: 8:00am - 3:00pm
      • Fri: closed
      • Sat: closed
      • Sun: closed
    • Directions

    Practice

    American Transitional Hospital Inc3838 N Campbell Ave Tucson, AZ 85719
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Banner University Medical Center Tucson

      1625 N Campbell Ave
      Tucson, AZ 85719
      Recipient of 10
      hospital awards

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

      84%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      72%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      4% lower than the national average

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