
Overview
Dr. Liz Chen’s early interest in human anatomy and physiology turned into a career in general surgery. She earned her medical degree at the Texas A&M University Health Science Center-College of Medicine in Temple. She went on to complete her general surgery residency at Houston Medical Hospital. Dr. Chen is board-certified with additional certifications in the Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery and the Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery. She also is skilled in the use of the daVinci robotic surgical system for gallbladder, appendix and other minimally invasive surgeries. In addition to minimally invasive surgeries, Dr. Chen’s clinical focus lies in the diagnosis and treatment of female disorders. When not with her patients, she enjoys cooking, drawing and painting, and playing the kalimba, a musical instrument native to Zimbabwe. Dr. Chen is a member of the American College of Surgeons and the Association of Women Surgeons.
Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Choledocholithiasis, and Hernia Surgery.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
2721 Panhandle St, Ste 100, Denton, TX 76201
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
MedHealth
Dhiresh Jeyarajah is a General Surgeon in Richardson, Texas. Dr. Jeyarajah has been practicing medicine for over 37 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.
MedHealth
Houssam Osman is a General Surgeon in Richardson, Texas. Dr. Osman has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.
Texas Health Surgical Specialists
Dr. Kimberly Washington is fellowship-trained in hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery with vast experience in the surgical and non-surgical treatment of liver, pancreas and biliary tract disorders. She uses a variety of techniques, including minimally invasive laparoscopy, endoscopy, ablation and robotic-assisted approaches, in the management of benign pancreatic masses, acute/chronic pancreatitis and pancreatic cysts. She is also trained in the management of hepatocellular carcinoma, cholangiocarcinoma and all liver metastatic diseases. Additionally, she treats benign diseases of the liver and biliary tract, including hepatic adenomas, liver hemangiomas, polycystic liver disease, simple and complex biliary stone disease, and bile duct injuries.Dr. Washington earned her medical degree and completed general surgery residency at the University of Tennessee in Memphis. She then served the Arlington, Texas community as a board-certified general surgeon from 2014 until 2020. In 2020, she returned to training in hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery fellowship at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland.In addition to her dedication to the management of surgical disease, Dr. Washington has also served on a global scale, caring for patients in India, Peru, Guatemala and Kenya. She has and continues to serve on numerous regional and national committees to advance the treatment of hepato-pancreato-biliary diseases. Dr Washington has published peer-reviewed works on areas of special interest, including multi-disciplinary management of colorectal liver metastasis with node-negative primary disease and surgical management of breast cancer liver metastasis, presenting many of these published works at national and international meetings. Through her role as a faculty member with the TCU Burnett School of Medicine, Dr. Washington was recognized in 2024 with the Gachman Endowed Faculty Excellence Award. She is a member of the American College of Surgeons, Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association, American Pancreatic Association, Association of Women Surgeons, International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association, Society of Surgical Oncology and Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract. Dr. Washington is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Pancreatectomy, and Liver Embolization.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- Biliary DyskinesiaDr. Chen isAdvanced. Learn about Biliary Dyskinesia.
- CholecystitisDr. Chen isAdvanced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Chen isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Epidural LipomatosisDr. Chen isAdvanced. Learn about Epidural Lipomatosis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Chen isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Chen isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
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- AcrospiromaDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Acrospiroma.
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- CellulitisDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Colonic MalakoplakiaDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Colonic Malakoplakia.

