Distinguished in Lung Cancer

Dr. Alexander C. Chen

Pulmonary Medicine
Washington University
1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, 
Saint Louis, MO 
Accepting New Patients
Distinguished in Lung Cancer
Washington University
1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, 
Saint Louis, MO 
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Overview

Alexander Chen is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Chen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Pleural Effusion, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 49 peer reviewed articles and participating in 8 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 26 articles and participated in 1 clinical trial in the study of Lung Cancer.

Specialties
Pulmonary Medicine
Licenses
Internal Medicine in MO
Hospital Affiliations
Barnes Jewish Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

Insurance

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  • HMO
  • POS
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • HMO
  • POS
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Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
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Cox Health
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  • PPO
Essence Healthcare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
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Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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  • POS
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Walgreens
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, Saint Louis, MO 63110
Other Locations
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
3015 N Ballas Rd, Missouri Baptist Hospital, St Louis, MO 63131
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
4921 Parkview Pl, Saint Louis, MO 63110

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.

8 Clinical Trials

A Multicenter, Randomized Controlled Trial, Prospectively Evaluating the Clinical Utility of the Nodify XL2 Proteomic Classifier in Incidentally Discovered Low to Moderate Risk Lung Nodules
A Multicenter, Randomized Controlled Trial, Prospectively Evaluating the Clinical Utility of the Nodify XL2 Proteomic Classifier in Incidentally Discovered Low to Moderate Risk Lung Nodules
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: September 19, 2025
A Multicenter, Randomized, Sham-controlled Study to Evaluate Safety and Efficacy After Treatment with the Nuvaira™ Lung Denervation System in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
A Multicenter, Randomized, Sham-controlled Study to Evaluate Safety and Efficacy After Treatment with the Nuvaira™ Lung Denervation System in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: November 14, 2024
Intervention Type: Other, Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Evaluation of Thin and Ultrathin Bronchoscopy With Transbronchial Needle Aspiration and Radial Probe Endobronchial Ultrasound for Peripheral Pulmonary Lesions
Evaluation of Thin and Ultrathin Bronchoscopy With Transbronchial Needle Aspiration and Radial Probe Endobronchial Ultrasound for Peripheral Pulmonary Lesions
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: September 19, 2024
Intervention Type: Device
Management of Malignant Pleural Effusions Using an Indwelling Tunneled Pleural Catheter and Non-Vacuum Collection System
Management of Malignant Pleural Effusions Using an Indwelling Tunneled Pleural Catheter and Non-Vacuum Collection System
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: February 20, 2024
Intervention Type: Device, Procedure
A Phase 2, Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Double-blind, Dose-ranging Study Evaluating LTI-01 (Single-chain Urokinase Plasminogen Activator, scuPA) in Patients With Infected, Non-draining Pleural Effusions
A Phase 2, Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Double-blind, Dose-ranging Study Evaluating LTI-01 (Single-chain Urokinase Plasminogen Activator, scuPA) in Patients With Infected, Non-draining Pleural Effusions
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 30, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: LTI-01
Study Phase: Phase 2
EBUS-Miniforceps Biopsy Specimen Acquisition for PD-L1 Testing in Nonsmall Cell Lung Cancer: A Feasibility Study
EBUS-Miniforceps Biopsy Specimen Acquisition for PD-L1 Testing in Nonsmall Cell Lung Cancer: A Feasibility Study
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 01, 2023
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Localization of Peripheral Pulmonary Lesions: A Pilot Study
Localization of Peripheral Pulmonary Lesions: A Pilot Study
Enrollment Status: Withdrawn
Publish Date: December 20, 2018
Intervention Type: Procedure, Device
Study Phase: Phase 1
Electromagnetic Navigation for Peripheral Pulmonary Lesions Using a Tip Tracked Steerable Catheter and Optical Guidance
Electromagnetic Navigation for Peripheral Pulmonary Lesions Using a Tip Tracked Steerable Catheter and Optical Guidance
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: December 26, 2017
Intervention Type: Procedure, Device
Study Phase: Phase 1
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49 Total Publications

Identifying Clinical Research Priorities in Interventional Pulmonary: An Interventional Pulmonology Outcomes Group (IPOG) Working Group Report.
Identifying Clinical Research Priorities in Interventional Pulmonary: An Interventional Pulmonology Outcomes Group (IPOG) Working Group Report.
Journal: Annals of the American Thoracic Society
Published: June 16, 2025
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