Summary

Dr. Catherine Chen is a surgeon who has dedicated 36 years to providing comprehensive surgical care. She earned her medical degree from Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts, and holds an additional Master of Public Health degree. Dr. Chen completed her surgical residency training at multiple prestigious institutions, including New England Deaconess Hospital, Children's Hospital Boston, and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. She pursued specialized fellowship training in pediatric surgery at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, where she served as a clinical fellow. Dr. Chen is board certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery and speaks English.

Dr. Chen practices at Boston Children's Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, where she focuses on pediatric surgical conditions. She treats children with feeding disorders and helps families navigate challenges with picky eating behaviors. Her surgical expertise includes repairing ventral hernias in young patients. Dr. Chen performs pathology tests and surgical pathology evaluations to help diagnose conditions accurately. She also specializes in hernia repair surgery specifically designed for children. Patients have given Dr. Chen an average rating of 5.0, reflecting their confidence in her care.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 36 years of experience
  • 31 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Hospital for Sick Children
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Department of Surgery

300 Longwood AveBoston, MA 02115
Mon9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri9:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Catherine Chen, MD, MPHDr. Ravi Kacker, MDDr. Tamara Lynne Rousseau, MDDr. Fred Cobey, MD
SurgerySurgeryNeonatologyAnesthesiology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.9 
36 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Portuguese, Spanish
Boston , MANatick , MASouth Weymouth , MABoston , MA
Med School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine Med School: New York Medical College Med School: Yale University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Catherine Chen

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • CBA Blue
  • CDPHP
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Options
  • EmblemHealth
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP)
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Health New England
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • MVP Health Care
  • Neighborhood Health Plan
  • Optum Health
  • Tricare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UniCare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford

Medical Specialties

Catherine Chen has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Catherine Chen has the following area of expertise

  • Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)

Certifications, License, & Education

36 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Surgery

Surgery

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Massachusetts, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Hospital for Sick Children
Clinical Fellow, Pediatric Surgery, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario Canada1999
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Chief Resident, Boston MA , Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston MA1997
Hosp For Sick Children, Toronto, Fellow1997
The Hospital For Sick Children - Toronto, Canada1997

Residency

Deaconess Hospital BOSTON PEABODY
Children's Hospital Boston1997
New England Deaconess Hospital1991
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center1991
Deaconess Hospital, Intern1990

Medical School

Harvard Medical School, Boston, MassachusettsGraduated in 1990

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Catherine Chen affiliated with?
Catherine Chen is affiliated with Boston Childrens Hospital.
Is Catherine Chen accepting new patients?
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Where is Catherine Chen's office located?
Catherine Chen's office is located at 300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA, 02115.
How can I make an appointment with Catherine Chen?
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