Summary

Dr. David Chen is a surgeon specializing in general surgery with additional expertise in hospice and palliative medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of California Davis School of Medicine and completed his residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center. With 24 years of experience in practice, Dr. Chen brings extensive knowledge to his surgical and palliative care work.

Dr. Chen is affiliated with Ronald Reagan University of California Los Angeles Medical Center and practices at multiple locations throughout Santa Monica, California. His surgical expertise focuses on hernia repairs, including ventral, incisional, and inguinal hernias. He performs hernia repair surgery for both adult and pediatric patients and provides sedation services during procedures. Patients have given Dr. Chen an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • 3.6
  • 24 years of experience
  • 53 insurance plans accepted
  • Loma Linda University Medical Center
  • 16 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. David Chiachang Chen has 3 locations

Providence Saint Johns Health Center

2121 Santa Monica BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90404

Ucla Health Santa Monica Surgery

1223 16th St Ste 3400Santa Monica, CA 90404
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Accepts New Patients
3.6 
24 Years of Experience 29 Years of Experience 17 Years of Experience 46 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, English
Santa Monica , CASanta Monica , CALos Angeles , CASanta Monica , CA
Med School: NATIONAL DEFENSE MEDICAL COLLEGE Med School: University Of California Irvine College Of Medicine Med School: Chicago Medical School At Rosalind Franklin University-Medicine & Sciences Med School: Yale University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. David Chiachang Chen

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • CalOptima
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • CenCal Health
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Group
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • EmblemHealth
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • Health Plan of San Mateo
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicaid
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicare
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optum Health
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Transamerica
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. David Chiachang Chen has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. David Chiachang Chen has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Breast Cancer
  • Colon Cancer
  • Galbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
  • Gastrointestinal Diseases (GI Diseases)
  • Hospice & Palliative Medicine
  • Other
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Rectal Cancer
  • Stomach Cancer
  • Thyroid Cancer

Certifications, License, & Education

24 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Loma Linda University Medical Center

Medical School

NATIONAL DEFENSE MEDICAL COLLEGE
University Of California Davis School Of MedicineGraduated in 2002

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. David Chen affiliated with?
Dr. David Chen is affiliated with Ronald Reagan University Of California Los Angeles Medical Center.
Does Dr. David Chen accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. David Chen accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does Dr. David Chen accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. David Chen has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. David Chen?
You can find contact information for Dr. David Chen here on Vitals.
Is Dr. David Chen accepting new patients?
Dr. David Chen has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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