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Dr. Rafael Chavez, MD

Dr. Rafael Chavez, MD

Emergency Medicine*
10+ years of experience

Dr. Rafael Chavez, MD is an emergency medicine specialist in Burbank, CA and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 2013. He is affiliated with Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center.

3 Star Rating
Based on 4 reviews 3 Star Rating (4 reviews)

Practice

501 S Buena Vista St Burbank, CA 91505

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Chavez specializes in the area of Emergency Medicine. See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Chavez's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Chavez

3.0
4 ratings, 3 with a written review
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Great MD at St. Joseph!!
Care, compassion, understanding, reassurance and the list can go on. I came in for my 5 year old son who woke up from a horrible ear ache at 12:00am. Rushed him to the ER. Matter of 20 mins my son and I were out of there. He prescribed him antibiotics and even sent it to a 24 hour pharmacy for a quick pick-up. This is hands down the greatest hospital. I had both my boys here and truly this was an even greater experience. It just goes to show you that the organization and its staff continue to work effectively and efficient to build the trust with patients who seek medical needs. Thank you Dr. Chavez!! From Dvin And his Mom Caroline
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
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Caroline – Mar 31, 2024
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Dr Chavez was really kind to me when I came to the ER with a kidney stone. He was able to provide relief through IV, prescribed necessary medication, and referred me to a urologist who got me in for an appt quickly. He also called the next day to check in on me. Would highly recommend! The hospital’s ER wait time is crazy but once you see him he’ll take care of you.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Amanda – Sep 29, 2021
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This Doctor is fully incompetent. If he is assigned to you in emergency, do yourself a favour and request to see a different doctor. After paying my 200 co-pay and clearly having strep throat, the Doctor refused to prescribe antibiotics. I went home where it deteriorated even worst. I went to critical care where they immediately diagnosed me and due to leaving it so long (Dr Chavez Incompetence) they needed to give me a steroid shot in my throat from the swelling. Do not see him!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Los Angeles , CA – Nov 14, 2018
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About Me

biography

Dr. Rafael Chavez, MD is an emergency medicine specialist in Burbank, CA and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 2013. He is affiliated with Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center.
  • Emergency Medicine

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  • University Of Illinois College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2013
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Emergency Medicine®
Emergency Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center501 S Buena Vista St Burbank, CA 91505
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Practice

Office1200 N State St Rm A7D Los Angeles, CA 90089
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center

    501 S Buena Vista St
    Burbank, CA 91505
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

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

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    77%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    10% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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