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Dr. Less Chafen, MD

Dr. Less Chafen, MD

Diagnostic Radiology*
55+ years of experience

Dr. Less Chafen, MD is a diagnostic radiology specialist in Walnut Creek, CA and has over 55 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Loma Linda University in 1968. He is affiliated with medical facilities Alta Bates Summit Medical Center and Alta Bates Summit Medical Center-Alta Bates Campus.

Practice

2125 Oak Grove Rd Ste 200 Walnut Creek, CA 94598

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(925) 296-7150

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Chafen specializes in the areas of Diagnostic Radiology & Nuclear Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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About Me

biography

Dr. Less Chafen, MD is a diagnostic radiology specialist in Walnut Creek, CA and has over 55 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Loma Linda University in 1968. He is affiliated with medical facilities Alta Bates Summit Medical Center and Alta Bates Summit Medical Center-Alta Bates Campus.

  • Diagnostic Radiology

  • Nuclear Medicine

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  • Loma Linda University

    Medical School, 1968
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Radiology®
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Diagnostic Radiology
American Board of Nuclear Medicine®
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Nuclear Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Bay Imaging Consultants Medical Group Inc.2125 Oak Grove Rd Ste 200 Walnut Creek, CA 94598
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Practice

AbsMc Summit Campus D/P Snf3100 Summit St Oakland, CA 94609
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Alta Bates Summit Medical Center

    350 Hawthorne Ave
    Oakland, CA 94609
    Recipient of 27
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year

    View all awards

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Alta Bates Summit Medical Center-Alta Bates Campus

    2450 Ashby Ave
    Berkeley, CA 94705
    Recipient of 25
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    72%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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