Summary

Dr. Lea Chen is a gastroenterologist with expertise in internal medicine who has been practicing for two decades. She earned her medical degree from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, building a strong foundation for her specialized care in digestive health. Her multilingual abilities allow her to communicate with patients in English, Italian, Russian, and Spanish.

Dr. Chen is affiliated with several prominent medical centers including NYU Tisch Hospital, Bellevue Hospital, and NYU Langone Hospital Kimmel Pavilion. She practices in New Brunswick, New Jersey, where she treats conditions such as acute pancreatitis, stomach polyps, and gastritis. Her procedural expertise includes upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, a key diagnostic tool for examining the digestive tract.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 1
  • 20 years of experience
  • speaks English, Italian, Russian, Spanish
  • Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 15 areas of expertise
  • 4 hospital affiliations
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Lea Ann Chen has 2 locations

Rutgers Health Division Of Gastroenterology

125 Paterson St Ste 5100BNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
Mon8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Rutgers Health Clinical Academic Building

125 Paterson StNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Sat12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sun12:00 am - 12:00 pm

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GastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterology
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4.6 
20 Years of Experience 22 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Italian, Russian, Spanish Speaks English
New Brunswick , NJBrooklyn , NYNew York , NYNew York , NY
Med School: Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine Med School: Stritch School of Medicine Med School: Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Lea Ann Chen

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. Lea Ann Chen has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Lea Ann Chen has the following 15 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colon Cancer
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis C
  • Internal Medicine
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Rectal Cancer
  • Sigmoidoscopy
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

20 Years Experience

Dr. Lea Ann Chen holds an active medical license in the state of New Jersey.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New Jersey that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine in 2006.

NPI Number

Dr. Chen's NPI number is 1679732242.

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Which hospitals is Dr. Lea Chen affiliated with?
Dr. Lea Chen is affiliated with Nyu Tisch Hospital, The Childrens Hospital At Saint Peters, Bellevue Hospital, and Nyu Langone Hospital Kimmel Pavilion.
Where is Dr. Lea Chen's office located?
Dr. Lea Chen's office is located at 125 Paterson St Ste 5100B, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901.
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