Summary

Dr. Michael Chen is a neurologist with 27 years of experience treating conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, and nervous system. He earned his medical degree from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and completed his residency at Yale University School of Medicine. Dr. Chen is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Chen practices at Rush Neurosurgery in Chicago, Illinois, and maintains an affiliation with Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital. He specializes in treating back pain conditions, including pregnancy-related back pain and back pain in children and teenagers. His treatment approach includes physical therapy, strength training, and manual therapy techniques to help patients regain function and reduce discomfort. Patients rate Dr. Chen 4.6 out of 5 stars for his care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.6
  • 27 years of experience
  • 21 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Yale University School Of Medicine
  • 13 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 17 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Rush Neurosurgery

1520 W Harrison St # 6Chicago, IL 60607

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Dr. Michael Chen, MDDr. Jigisha Paresh Thakkar, MDDr. Konstantin Karmazin, MDDr. Valeria Serban, MD
NeurologyNeurologyNeurologyNeurology
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4.6 
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27 Years of Experience 10 Years of Experience 34 Years of Experience
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Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English, Russian Speaks English
Chicago , ILMaywood , ILSeattle , WANew York , NY
Med School: University Of Hawaii At Manoa Med School: Georgetown University School Of Medicine Med School: Universitatea De Medicina Si Farmacie Iuliu Hatieganu
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Michael Chen

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Ambetter
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Dean Health Plan
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN)
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Zing Health
  • Zing Health - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Michael Chen has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Michael Chen has the following 17 areas of expertise

  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Arteriovenous Malformations
  • Basal Ganglia Cerebrovascular Disease
  • Brain Aneurysm
  • Carotid Artery Diseases (CAD)
  • Carotid Stenosis
  • Electromyography
  • Epilepsy
  • Headache
  • Migraine Disorder
  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  • Nerve Conduction Studies
  • Neurologist
  • Neurosurgical Procedures
  • Stroke
  • Vascular Dementia
  • Vascular Malformations

Certifications, License, & Education

27 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Massachusetts, 2006, Inactive
Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Yale University School Of Medicine

Medical School

University Of Hawaii At ManoaGraduated in 1999

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What languages does Dr. Michael Chen speak?
Dr. Michael Chen speaks Spanish and English.
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Dr. Michael Chen is affiliated with Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital.
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