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Dr. Veena Charu, MD

Hematology, Internal Medicine, Oncology
Accepting new patients
53 years of experience
Pacific Cancer Medical Center 1211 W La Palma Ave Ste 103, Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 999-1465

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

Dr. Charu has been in private practice since 1988 in the field of Hematology and Oncology. She is known for being extremely knowledgeable and for keeping up-to-date with the latest developments and treatments. Before entering into private practice, she served as the Chief of the Division of Hematology and Oncology at Lincoln Hospital in New York, affiliated with New York Medical College. There she was honored as “Best Teacher” to residents and fellows. She has also held various prestigious positions in community hospitals, serving as the Chairman of the Department of Medicine at Anaheim Regional Medical Center and the Chairman of Cancer Committee and Tumor Board at La Palma Intercommunity Hospital. Dr. Charu attended Nagpur Medical College in India, where she finished first in class in the Department of Medicine. Before immigrating to the United States, she was an Associate Professor of Medicine at Grant Medical College in Bombay, India. Dr. Charu completed her Internal Medicine Residency at Bergen Pines County Hospital in Paramus(New Jersey), followed by fellowships in Hematology at New York Medical College and Oncology at Montefiore Medical Center, affiliated with Albert Einstein Medical College. She is a member of the American Society of Oncology (ASCO) and the Medical Oncology Association of Southern California (MOASC). She is triple board-certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Oncology. Dr. Charu is very caring, honest and devoted to her patients. She is one of the principal investigators for clinical trials that are conducted at Pacific Cancer Medical Center and has authored numerous publications.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

Westchester Medical Center

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Government Medical College - 1974

Government Medical College Nagpur - 1972

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Location & Hours

Pacific Cancer Medical Center
1211 W La Palma Ave Ste 103, Anaheim, CA 92801
Mon:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Oncology
Hematology
Internal Medicine

Conditions Addressed

Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Testicular Cancer
Gastric Cancer
Liver Cancer
Leukemia
Multiple Myeloma
Lung Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Kidney Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Rectal, Abdomen, Small Intestines, or Colon Cancer
Malignant Neoplasm of Female Breast
Pancreatic Cancer
Malignant Neoplasm of Esophagus
Laryngeal Cancer
Skin Cancer
Melanoma
Malignant Neoplasm of Colon
Bladder Cancer

Procedures Performed

Chemotherapy

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Molina Healthcare
GEHA
Partnership HealthPlan of California
Health Net
Easy Choice Health Plan
Cigna
AARP
Aetna
AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
UnitedHealthcare
State Farm
Premier Health Plan
Community Health Group
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
Contra Costa Health Plan
CalOptima
L.A. Care Health Plan
Wellcare
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
Medicare
Humana
Alignment Health Plan
Oscar Health Insurance
CHAMPVA
Fidelis Care (NY)
America's 1st Choice
Optum Health
Blue Shield of California
Empire Plan
Central California Alliance for Health
Optima Health

Cancer 86
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 79
Orthopedics 161
Neurology & Neurosurgery 120
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 149
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 161
Diabetes & Endocrinology 65
Children's Hospital 18
Urology 149
Psychiatry 91
Geriatrics 143
Rehabilitation 73
Obsterics & Gynecology 23
Ophthalmology 8
Ear, Nose & Throat 10
Rheumatology 4
Long Term Care 19
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 99