Linus T. Chuang, MD
Gynecologic Surgical OncologyMinimally Invasive Gynecologic SurgeryGynecologic Medical OncologyGynecologic Oncology
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult 18-65
- Older Adult >65
Languages
- Chinese - Cantonese
- Chinese - Mandarin
- English
Gender
MaleHospital Affiliations
- Nuvance Health - Vassar Brothers Medical Center
- Nuvance Health - Putnam Hospital
- Nuvance Health - Norwalk Hospital
- Nuvance Health - New Milford Hospital
- Nuvance Health - Danbury Hospital
About Linus T. Chuang
Professional Statement
Linus Chuang, MD, is the Fred and Irmi Bering Endowed Chair in Minimally Invasive Surgery at Danbury Hospital. He is a board-certified gynecologic oncologist with more than 25 years of experience diagnosing, treating and caring for women who have gynecologic cancers. He is most passionate about achieving the best possible outcome. In addition to providing state-of-the-art care and cutting-edge surgical management of ovarian, endometrial and cervical cancers, he is well known for minimally invasive surgery —laparoscopy and robotic surgery — and prevention surgery for women at high risk for gynecologic cancers. He incorporates heated chemotherapy delivered directly into the abdomen for women who have advanced ovarian cancer. Genomic testing is included in his practice to develop personalized treatments. In his spare time, Dr. Chuang enjoys playing tennis and traveling.
Get To Know Me
I am most passionate about achieving the best possible outcomes for my patients.
What is the most important thing your patients should expect from their professional relationship with you? What do you expect from them?
Trust is most important in my relationship with patients. This will allow me to provide the best care for them.
How do you spend your personal time when you're not caring for patients?
I love to play tennis and travel around the world in my spare time.
Why did you choose your specialty and what is its greatest reward?
I chose gynecologic oncology because I love to care for women with complex gynecologic diseases and cancers.
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Gynecologic Oncology, 1994
- Fellowship: University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Gynecologic Oncology, 1992
- Residency: Flushing Hospital Medical Center, Obstetrics & Gynecology, 1990
- Fellowship: University of Minnesota Medical Center-Fairview, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecologic Oncology, 1989
- Internship: Brockton VA Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 1986
- Graduate: University of Texas School of Public Health, 1985
- Medical School: Kaohsiung Medical University, 1981
Board Certifications
- Gynecologic Oncology: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Obstetrics and Gynecology: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Locations
- Nuvance Health Medical Practice - Gynecologic Oncology Carmel
- 672 Stoneleigh Avenue, Suite C112, Carmel, NY 10512
- Get Directions
- phone: 203-739-4900
- fax: 203-739-1890
- Nuvance Health Medical Practice - Obstetrics and Gynecology Fishkill
- 200 Westage Business Ctr Drive, Suite 230, Fishkill, NY 12524
- Get Directions
- phone: 845-896-9864
- fax: 845-896-4319
- Nuvance Health Medical Practice - Gynecologic Oncology Norwalk
- 34 Maple Street, Norwalk, CT 06850
- Get Directions
- phone: 203-739-4900
- Nuvance Health Medical Practice - Gynecologic Oncology Danbury
- 24 Hospital Avenue, Danbury, CT 06810
- Get Directions
- phone: 203-739-4900
- Nuvance Health Medical Practice - Gynecologic Oncology New Milford
- 21 Elm Street, New Milford, CT 06776
- Get Directions
- phone: 203-739-4900
- fax: 203-739-1890
- Nuvance Health Medical Practice - Gynecologic Oncology Carmel
- 672 Stoneleigh Avenue, Suite C110, Carmel, NY 10512
- Get Directions
- phone: 203-739-4900
- fax: 203-739-1890
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem BlueCross Blue Shield Connecticut
- Capital District Physicians' Health Plan
- Centivo
- Cigna
- ConnectiCare
- Consumer Health Network
- Coventry-Aetna
- Elderplan
- Emblem Health
- EmblemHealth
- Empire BlueCross Blue Shield
- Empire Health Plan
- Empire Plan
- Fidelis Care
- Hamaspik
- MagnaCare
- Medicaid Connecticut
- Medicaid New York
- Medicare Connecticut
- Medicare New York
- Medicare Railroad
- Multiplan Inc
- MVP Health Care
- Northwell Direct
- Oxford Health Plans
- Tricare Humana Military
- United Healthcare
- US Family Health Plan
- Wellcare
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
100 ratings, 11 reviewsProvider star ratings are calculated using patient responses to the provider care questions in our patient experience survey. Below you can see the provider’s star rating and the number of his or her patients who have provided feedback. Ratings depicted represent those clinicians that have at least 30 completed surveys on a rolling 12 month basis.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
Bedside manner was wonderful. He made me relax & not worry so much.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2025
Very professional, approachable and thorough!! Glad to be his patient!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/1/2025
He's a very caring doctor and I felt heard and he always answered all my questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/21/2025
I couldn’t have asked for a better, more compassionate and knowledgeable provider. I’m very grateful that I was referred and think both Dr. Linus and the nurse I had with me were incredible.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/19/2025
Dr. Chuang is very thorough and answers all question in an understandable way. He has very good bedside manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2025
He is a very kind doctor who has been caring for me for over 20 years
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/30/2025
Goes out of his way to make sure you are at ease, his team does the same, a great visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2025
Excellent bedside manner!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/26/2025
Very caring….explains, and makes me feel very comfortable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2025
He is kind and gentle and provides good info.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/8/2025
I have gone to other ob/gyn offices in search of a Dr. that I felt comfortable with since my Dr of decades retired. I assumed I might be somewhat happy with Dr Chuang. Thankfully I was completely happy with his manner and expertise. I left his office relieved that I had found the oncologist I can trust for my procedure.