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Before attending medical school, Charles L. Yen, MD, earned a Bachelor of Science with honors in electrical engineering from The University of Texas and worked at Baylor College of Medicine, in the Department of Orthopedics writing software programs. In pursuit of his medical career, Dr. Yen received his medical degree from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston School of Medicine and completed his internal medicine residency at Baylor College of Medicine. He went on to train in the hematology and medical oncology fellowship program at UT Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. Board certified in hematology and medical oncology, Dr. Yen specializes in myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS or preleukemia). His other major interests include the treatment of gastrointestinal (GI) cancer hereditary coagulopathy (bleeding disorder), lung cancer, lymphoma (lymphatic cancer), multiple myeloma (Kahler’s disease) and non-malignant blood disorders. In addition to these conditions, he treats anal cancer, anemia, bladder cancer, brain cancer, breast cancer, colon (colorectal) cancer, head and neck cancer and rectal cancer. Dr. Yen also can conduct biopsies, bone marrow aspirations and chemotherapy. Patients and their families are comforted by Dr. Yen’s attentiveness and compassion. He cares for patients living in Conroe, Cypress, Houston, Hufsmith, Humble, Magnolia, North Houston, Spring and Tomball/ Dr. Yen is a member of the Texas Medical Association (TMA), the Harris County Medical Society (HCMS) and the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). When he is away from his patients, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three children.
Dr. Yen is highly rated in 33 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Charles Yen
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Charles Yen?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Charles Yen by calling their office at 832-791-5530. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Charles Yen a top-rated expert for Familial Colorectal Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Charles Yen is classified as an Distinguished expert for Familial Colorectal Cancer, 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. Charles Yen specialize in?
While Dr. Charles Yen is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.
Does Dr. Charles Yen participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Charles Yen has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Familial Colorectal Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Charles Yen's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Charles Yen accept my insurance?
Dr. Charles Yen accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 832-791-5530 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Colorectal CancerDr. Yen isDistinguished. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Yen isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
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- Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia
- Breast CancerDr. Yen isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL)
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
- Congenital Antithrombin 3 Deficiency
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- Acute Promyelocytic LeukemiaDr. Yen isExperienced. Learn about Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia.
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Yen isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Alpha ThalassemiaDr. Yen isExperienced. Learn about Alpha Thalassemia.
- Alpha Thalassemia X-Linked Intellectual Disability Syndrome
- Alveolar Soft Part SarcomaDr. Yen isExperienced. Learn about Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma.