Summary

Dr. Formosa Chen is a surgeon specializing in colorectal surgery with two decades of experience treating complex gastrointestinal conditions. She earned her medical degree from the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California and completed her residency at UCLA Medical Center. Her extensive training has equipped her with the expertise to handle challenging cases involving the colon and rectum.

Dr. Chen practices at Olive View UCLA Medical Center in Sylmar, California, where she focuses on treating colorectal cancer, rectal cancer, and other gastrointestinal cancers. She performs surgical pathology procedures and utilizes blood tests to help diagnose and monitor her patients' conditions. Patients consistently rate her care highly, giving her an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 20 years of experience
  • 27 insurance plans accepted
  • Ucla Medical Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Olive View Ucla Medical Center

14445 Olive View DrSylmar, CA 91342

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Accepts New Patients
4.2 
20 Years of Experience 30 Years of Experience 46 Years of Experience 31 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish, Hindi Speaks English Speaks English
Sylmar , CABAKERSFIELD , CALos Angeles , CALos Angeles , CA
Med School: Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern California Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine Med School: Sackler School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Formosa Cindy Chen

  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • CalOptima
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Net - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Humana - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • Medi-Cal - Medicaid
  • Medi-Cal - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optum Health
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Formosa Cindy Chen has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Formosa Cindy Chen has the following area of expertise

  • Colorectal Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

20 Years Experience

Dr. Formosa Cindy Chen holds an expired medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Ucla Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern California in 2006.

NPI Number

Dr. Chen's NPI number is 1568657781.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is Dr. Formosa Chen's office located?
Dr. Formosa Chen's office is located at 14445 Olive View Dr, Sylmar, CA, 91342.
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