Overview
Dr. Shuan Chen, MD, BM, is a dedicated pediatrician and proud member of the American Academy of Pediatrics. With a strong focus on preventative medicine, Dr. Chen is passionate about educating young children and their parents on how to prevent diseases and embrace a healthy lifestyle. While studying at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, she helped develop a patient-educational brochure with illustrations on Pediatric Dialysis.
In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Chen has a keen interest in the impact of social media on children and explores its potential as a tool for patient education. She brings a wealth of research and teaching experience to her practice.
Outside of her professional life, Dr. Chen enjoys indulging in her love for cooking, with a particular expertise in a variety of Asian cuisines. She is fluent in both Mandarin and English.
Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Vascular Birthmark, and Stork Bite.
Insurance
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Locations
2000 10th Avenue Suite 400, Columbus, GA 31901
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Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- Autism Spectrum DisorderDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- Stork BiteDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Stork Bite.
- Vascular BirthmarkDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Vascular Birthmark.