Dr. Cynthia L. Chen, MD | Oakland, CA | Dermatology

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Dr. Chen graduated from the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine in 2007. She works in Oakland, CA and 1 other location and specializes in Dermatology. Dr. Chen is affiliated with Newyork Presbyterian Westchester Behavioral Health Center.

accepting new patients
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15 Ratings
19 years of experience
16 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish
University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine
7 written reviews
1 specialty
11 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Female

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Dr. Chen is thorough and efficient. She is a good listener, and has an excellent bedside manner, inspires confidence. i highly recommend her.

September 26th, 2016

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She made world class care feel like world class don't care. Several appointments were canceled. Once, they failed to cancel the appointment & when I showed up they let me know she wasn't in & that there was no one covering. She incorrectly cited my "history" without bothering to glance at her notes. She misplaced/lost the pathology report I had given her. I gave up.

August 4th, 2016

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Not only a gifted doctor, but delightful as well. Always seen exactly on time - or, if not - a few minutes early! Caring and gives you a full picture about your condition and an honest opinion about what can be done.

April 4th, 2016

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SHES AMAZING THE BESTEST AND SMARTEST PERSON EVER

March 15th, 2016

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I was very disappointed by Dr Chen's service. It took her less than 1 minute to examine my entire body for any malignancy. She didn't even bother to look close to areas which I indicated close examination was required. Her explanations were general and nor thorough. She also put me on a spot by bringing a medical student into the room without prior warning

September 15th, 2015

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Professional and very attentive to patients needs.

February 2nd, 2015

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Dr. Chen was the most impersonal and unfriendly physician my family or I have met. Our two teenage children went to her for a dermatologic exam and her first statement was that they didn't require a skin exam even though their father had malignant melanoma. She didn't ask them their names and didn't introduce herself. She spent less that 9 minutes combined for both of their exams and charged over $1000. She is an embarrassment to the practice of medicine.

July 18th, 2014

Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center Internal Medicine

3701 Broadway Fl 4Oakland, CA 94611

Tel: (510) 752-1130

Dr. Cynthia Lea Chen

3701 BroadwayOakland, CA 94611


Dr. Cynthia Lea Chen, MD	Trisha Khanna, MD, FAAD	Dr. Anne E Allen, MD	Dr. Rameschandra D Bambhania, MD
Dermatology	Dermatology	Dermatology	Dermatology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3 (15 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)	0 (0 Ratings)	4.5 (26 Ratings)
19 Years of Experience	8 Years of Experience	9 Years of Experience	41 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English, Spanish, Italian, Hindi	Speaks English	Speaks English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu
Oakland , CA	Orlando , FL	Knoxville , TN	Tustin , CA
Med School: University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine	Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons	Med School: University Of Michigan Medical School	Med School: M P Shah Government Medical College
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Dermatology

Acne (Acne Vulgaris)
Actinic Keratosis
Basal Cell
Excision
Melanoma
Mole
Psoriasis
Rash
Rosacea
Skin Biopsy
Skin Cancer

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of California San Francisco School Of MedicineGraduated in 2007

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Where is Dr. Cynthia Chen's office located?: Dr. Cynthia Chen's office is located at 3701 Broadway Fl 4, Oakland, CA, 94611.
Which hospitals is Dr. Cynthia Chen affiliated with?: Dr. Cynthia Chen is affiliated with Newyork Presbyterian Westchester Behavioral Health Center.
Does Dr. Cynthia Chen accept my insurance?: You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Cynthia Chen accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does Dr. Cynthia Chen accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Dr. Cynthia Chen has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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