Summary

Dr. Yi-Ren Chen, MD, MPH is a neurosurgeon and spine surgeon serving the greater Sacramento area and beyond. He specializes in minimally invasive spine, complex and redo spine, neck and back pain, and scoliosis. He is also the Chief of Neurosurgery at Mercy Medical Group (Dignity Health Sacramento), Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at Stanford University, and sits on the Board of Directors (Director North) for the California Association of Neurological Surgeons.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 40 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Minimally Invasive and Complex Spine: Stanford University
  • 14 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

Specialty Care - Mercy Physicians Plaza - San Juan, Carmichael, CA

6555 Coyle AveCarmichael, CA 95608
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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37 Years of Experience 31 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience
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Speaks English
Carmichael , CAFairfield , CAFairfield , CAFairfield , CA
Med School: Master of Public Health (MPH): Johns Hopkins University Med School: University Of California Davis School Of Medicine Med School: University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine Med School: Yale University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Yi-Ren Chen

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • Cigna
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan - Medicare
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • Humana
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Integra
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mercy Care
  • Meritain Health
  • Moda Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Sutter Health Plus
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Western Health Advantage
  • Western Health Advantage - HMO

Medical Specialties

Yi-Ren Chen has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Yi-Ren Chen has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Brain Surgery
  • Brain Tumor
  • Craniotomy
  • Glioblastoma
  • Laminectomy
  • Stroke

Certifications, License, & Education

Yi-Ren Chen holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

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

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Minimally Invasive and Complex Spine: Stanford University.

Residency

Completed their residency at Neurosurgery Residency: Stanford University.

Medical School

Graduated from Master of Public Health (MPH): Johns Hopkins University.

NPI Number

Yi-Ren Chen's NPI number is 1114284478.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Yi-Ren Chen affiliated with?
Yi-Ren Chen is affiliated with Stanford Hospital.
What languages does Yi-Ren Chen speak?
Yi-Ren Chen speaks English.
Does Yi-Ren Chen accept my insurance?
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