Overview
Christopher Chen is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Redwood City, California.
Dr. Chen is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Ampullary Cancer, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 37 peer reviewed articles.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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- HMO
- POS
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- HMO
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
440 Broadway St, Ste 35, Redwood City, CA 94063
875 Blake Wilbur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94304
965 High St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Chen has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Christopher Chen
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher Chen?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Christopher Chen by calling their office at 650-725-5421. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Christopher Chen a top-rated expert for Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christopher Chen is classified as an Advanced expert for Gastroesophageal Junction 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. Christopher Chen specialize in?
While Dr. Christopher Chen is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Ampullary Cancer, and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.
Does Dr. Christopher Chen participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Chen has published 37 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Christopher Chen's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Christopher Chen accept my insurance?
Dr. Christopher Chen accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 650-725-5421 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
- Ampullary CancerDr. Chen isAdvanced. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.
- Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
- Experienced
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Gallbladder AdenocarcinomaDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma.
- Liver FailureDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Liver Failure.
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC)