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Cha, Charles, MD, FACS

Title
Chief, Surgical Oncology, St. Vincent’s Medical Center; Director, Surgical Oncology, Fairfield Region; Medical Director, Digestive Health Center, Fairfield Region
Gender

Male

Language

English

Providing the best care to our patients and their companions requires communicating in a way everyone understands. Interpreter services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. All spoken languages are available, as well as American Sign Language (AS/L).

Specialties
Accepting New Patients
  • Surgical Oncology
Areas of Expertise
Bile Duct Cancer, Biliary Disease, Bowel Cancer, Cancer of the Small Intestine, Cholangiocarcinoma, Cholecystectomy, Colorectal Cancer, Complex Bile Duct Repair and Reconstruction, Esophageal Cancer, Gallbladder Cancer, Gallbladder Surgery, Gastric Cancers, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Hemangioma, Hepatobiliary Surgery, Hepatocellular Cancer, Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, Intestinal Surgery, Laparoscopic Ablation, Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery, Laparoscopic Liver Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Liver Adenoma, Liver Cancer, Liver Metastasis, Minimally Invasive Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, Pancreatic Cancer, Radiofrequency Ablation, Robotic Surgery, Sarcoma, Stomach Surgery, Whipple Procedure

Hospitals and Organizations

  • St Vincents Medical Center
  • Integrated Care Partners
  • Hartford HealthCare Medical Group

Education

Medical School
Northwestern University Medical School

Residency
University of Wisconsin Hospitals

Fellowship
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center ‐ Surgical Oncology

Reviews

Verified Patient Reviews

5 out of 5 stars

Extremely knowledgeable & professional. Skilled surgeon. Explains assesses in plain language. Very kind and compassionate.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Cha took great care in discussing strategics. He was very patient & communicated well.

5 out of 5 stars

I can't stop talking about how wonderful you all are.

5 out of 5 stars

My navigator helped me with all my concerns.

5 out of 5 stars

Entire team was excellent. Lisa the nurse was informative and very helpful w/answering questions . Dr. Cha was thorough and explained treatment option so we could understand them.

Other Reviews from Around the Web

5 out of 5 stars

I’m very grateful for Dr. Cha and my team at St. Vincent’s.

5 out of 5 stars

I love this guy. I have been cancer free for almost 3 years now. Thanks DR. Cha

5 out of 5 stars

.Doctor Cha saved my life. Doctor Cha, was very professional with talented hands, and awesome bedside manors. He visited my bedside everyday while I was In the hospital. Tell me another surgeon that would do that

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Cha and his staff, D, and Lisa are professional and compassionate caregivers. When you call ! They call back immediately. And take care of all your concerns.

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Insurance

Aetna, Anthem, Cigna Healthcare, Colonial Cooperative Care, Community Health Network of Connecticut, Inc., Connecticare, First Health Group Corp., Health New England, Multiplan, Northeast Health Direct, Oxford Health Plans, United Healthcare, BCBS Medicare, Connecticare Commercial, Connecticare Medicare, Corvel, Coventry, Essence Healthcare, Evercare, Focus, Health Connecticut, Health Direct, Healthy Connecticut, Prime Health Services, Private Health Care Systems, Inc., Senior Whole Health, WellCare of Connecticut, Inc., One Health Plan/ Great-West Healthcare, CarePartners of Connecticut

This information is subject to change at any time. Please check with your insurance provider before scheduling your appointment or receiving services to confirm they are a participating member of the Hartford HealthCare network.

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