John Chua Chiaco,MD,FACC

Primary Service

Cardiology

Areas of Interest Coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, hypertension, dyslipidemia, cardiac arrhythmias

Medical School

College of Medicine University of the Philippines, Manila, Philippines

Fellowship

Cardiovascular Disease University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI
Interventional Cardiology Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH

Biography

Philosophy of care

Proper care begins with recognizing the entire individual and acknowledging each person's own unique circumstances. Cardiovascular care is but one part of a larger whole.

Board Certifications

Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology & Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine

Why Dr. Chua Chiaco went into medicine

My grandfather was a cardiologist. My father is a cardiovascular surgeon. In a way, it's a family tradition. Because of my dad, I have always wanted to be a doctor for as long as I can remember.

Favorite advice to give patients

You are probably able to help yourself more than I can help you. Stay active!

Hometown

Manila, Philippines

Hobbies

I enjoy spending whatever time I can with my wife and kids. I enjoy biking, working out, tinkering with computers, and reading.

Additional Languages

Filipino (Tagalog)