
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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Lipomatosis. 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.
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Steve Duffy is a General Surgeon in Celina, Texas. Dr. Duffy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Lipomatosis. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Epidural Lipomatosis, and Hernia Surgery.
Texas Health Surgical Specialists
Victor Cobos is a General Surgeon in Denton, Texas. Dr. Cobos is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Lipomatosis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Hemorrhoidectomy.
Texas Health Surgical Specialists
Dr. Christian Carr has been a board-certified general surgeon in North Texas since 2002. His areas of clinical interest and focus include surgical treatment of issues involving the thyroid and parathyroid glands, laparoscopic and robotic surgery for intestinal problems and hernias, and surgical removal of skin cancers. Dr. Carr has sat on numerous committees in the field of surgery and currently serves as an assistant professor in the Department of Surgery for Texas Christian University/University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth.Dr. Carr earned his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. He remained in Houston to complete his general surgery residency at Baylor College of Medicine before relocating to Dallas-Fort Worth. Dr. Carr is a Diplomat of the American Board of Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is a member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons and the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract. Outside the office, Dr. Carr enjoys spending time with his family, golfing and skiing. Dr. Carr is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Lipomatosis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.
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.
- Experienced
- 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.


