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Nelson Chao, MD, Pulmonology, Shelton, CT

Nelson Tan Chao MD

Critical Care Medicine, Pleural Disease


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  • 4 Corporate DrSuite 268Shelton, CT 06484

  • Phone+1 203-402-0377

  • Fax+1 203-402-0772

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Summary

  • Dr. Nelson Chao, MD is a pulmonologist in Shelton, Connecticut. He is currently licensed to practice medicine in Connecticut, Tennessee, and North Carolina.

Education & Training

  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalFellowship, Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, 1987 - 1990
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Cabrini)
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Cabrini)Residency, Internal Medicine, 1984 - 1987
  • Far Eastern University Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation
    Far Eastern University Nicanor Reyes Medical FoundationClass of 1982

Certifications & Licensure

  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 1993 - 2025
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1989 - 1998
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 1990 - 1995
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • Pulmonary Disease
    American Board of Internal Medicine Pulmonary Disease