Summary

Dr. Timothy Chen is an internal medicine physician who earned his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. He completed his residency training at University of California, Irvine Affiliated Hospitals and Kaiser Permanente in Oakland, bringing 28 years of clinical experience to his practice. Dr. Chen holds board certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine and speaks English.

Dr. Chen practices at Providence Mission Hospital and sees patients in Irvine, California. His clinical expertise includes managing high cholesterol in children and teens, hyperlipidemia, and familial lipid disorders. He performs comprehensive blood work including complete blood counts and general blood tests to help diagnose and monitor various health conditions. Patients consistently rate Dr. Chen highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 28 years of experience
  • 36 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Internal Medicine Kaiser Permanente Med Grp, Internal Medicine
  • 35 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Location

Timothy C Chen, MD

4050 Barranca Pkwy Ste 200Irvine, CA 92604
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Internal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal Medicine
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3.8 
28 Years of Experience 29 Years of Experience 17 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
Irvine , CAScottsdale , AZUpland , CABeverly Hills , CA
Med School: Boston Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma Med School: Univ Iberoamericana Unibe Santo Domingo Med School: University Of Aleppo Faculty Of Medicine Med School: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Timothy Chen

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Cross of Idaho
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • CalOptima
  • CalOptima - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Cigna
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Hawaii Medical Service Association (HMSA)
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • SelectHealth
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN) - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Timothy Chen has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Timothy Chen has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

28 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal medicine

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Internal Medicine Kaiser Permanente Med Grp, Internal Medicine
University of California, Irvine Affiliated Hospitals2003
Kaiser Permanente - Oakland2001

Medical School

Boston Univ Sch of Med, Boston MaGraduated in 1998

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Which hospitals is Dr. Timothy Chen affiliated with?
Dr. Timothy Chen is affiliated with Providence Mission Hospital.
Where is Dr. Timothy Chen's office located?
Dr. Timothy Chen's office is located at 4050 Barranca Pkwy Ste 200, Irvine, CA, 92604.
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