Dr. Shirley S Chai MD
Family Practitioner
1024 First Colonial Rd Suite 102 Virginia Beach VA, 23454About
Dr. Shirley Chai is a family practitioner practicing in Virginia Beach, VA. Dr. Chai specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Chai possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Va Commonwealth Univ, Med Coll of Va Sch of Med, Richmond Va 2001
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine 2001
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- High Cholesterol
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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