4.6
30 Ratings with 14 written Reviews
Summary
Lisa Chen, MD, FACS, is a board-certified and fellowship-trained colon and rectal surgeon. She treats patients of all ages, focusing on nonsurgical options first and surgery as a second choice. She believes in listening to her patients, understanding their concerns, and helping them achieve their goals.
Chen is an assistant professor in the Department of Surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston.
She’s a member of several professional organizations, including the American Medical Association, the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, the Harris County Medical Society, and the Texas Medical Association.
She has received numerous awards throughout her career, including Castle Connelly Top Doctors 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016; Vitals Patients Choice Award 2013; Health & Fitness Sports Magazine’s Doctor’s Choice 2009; and the Consumer Research Council of America’s Top Physicians 2004-2005.
Outside of work, Chen enjoys knitting, karate, yoga, and spending time with …her husband and two children.
Read More Read less Chen is an assistant professor in the Department of Surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston.
She’s a member of several professional organizations, including the American Medical Association, the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, the Harris County Medical Society, and the Texas Medical Association.
She has received numerous awards throughout her career, including Castle Connelly Top Doctors 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016; Vitals Patients Choice Award 2013; Health & Fitness Sports Magazine’s Doctor’s Choice 2009; and the Consumer Research Council of America’s Top Physicians 2004-2005.
Outside of work, Chen enjoys knitting, karate, yoga, and spending time with …her husband and two children.
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 34 years of experience
- 24 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Yale University School Of Medicine
- 14 written reviews
- 2 specialties
- 11 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Female
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Location
UT Physicians Colon and Rectal Clinic at Peakwood
800 Peakwood Dr Ste 2CHouston, TX 77090 Tel: (713) 486-4650
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Lisa Chen
Medical Specialties
Lisa Chen has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Lisa Chen has the following 11 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
34 Years Experience
Lisa Chen holds an active medical license in the state of Texas.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Texas that expires in 2027.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Yale University School Of Medicine.
Medical School
Graduated from Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons in 1992.
NPI Number
Lisa Chen's NPI number is 1508879669.
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