Overview
Benjamin Chen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Downey, California.
Dr. Chen is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, Gallbladder Disease, and Retroperitoneal Inflammation.
Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
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- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
Locations
9449 E Imperial Highway, Downey, CA 90242
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Benjamin Chen
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Benjamin Chen?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Benjamin Chen by calling their office at 833-574-2273. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Benjamin Chen a top-rated expert for Choledocholithiasis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Benjamin Chen is classified as an Advanced expert for Choledocholithiasis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Benjamin Chen specialize in?
While Dr. Benjamin Chen is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, and Gallbladder Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Benjamin Chen accept my insurance?
Dr. Benjamin Chen accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Shield of California and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 833-574-2273 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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
- Advanced
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Chen isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- 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.
- AppendicitisDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Appendicitis.
- CellulitisDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- Epidural LipomatosisDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Epidural Lipomatosis.
- Femoral HerniaDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Femoral Hernia.
- Gallbladder AdenocarcinomaDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma.
- Gallbladder CancerDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Cancer.
- Gastrointestinal PerforationDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Perforation.
- HemorrhoidsDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Hemorrhoids.
- HerniaDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Hernia.
- Juvenile AngiofibromaDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Angiofibroma.
- Mesenteric Venous ThrombosisDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis.
- NecrosisDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Necrotizing FasciitisDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Necrotizing Fasciitis.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- PeritonitisDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Peritonitis.
- Pilonidal Sinus DiseaseDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Pilonidal Sinus Disease.
- Retroperitoneal InflammationDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Inflammation.
- Secondary PeritonitisDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Secondary Peritonitis.
- Umbilical HerniaDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Umbilical Hernia.
