Overview
David Chen is a General Surgeon in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Chen is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Femoral Hernia, Gastroparesis, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- HMO
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
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Locations
1223 16th St Ste 3400, Santa Monica, CA 90404
1304 15th St Ste 102, Santa Monica, CA 90404
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. David Chen
How do I make an appointment with Dr. David Chen?
You can book an appointment with Dr. David Chen by calling their office at 310-319-4080. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. David Chen a top-rated expert for Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. David Chen is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hernia, 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. David Chen specialize in?
While Dr. David Chen is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Femoral Hernia, and Gastroparesis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. David Chen participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. David Chen has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. David Chen's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. David Chen accept my insurance?
Dr. David Chen accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 310-319-4080 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
- Distinguished
- Femoral HerniaDr. Chen isDistinguished. Learn about Femoral Hernia.
- HerniaDr. Chen isDistinguished. Learn about Hernia.
- Advanced
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Chen isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Chen isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Chen isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- GastroparesisDr. Chen isAdvanced. Learn about Gastroparesis.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Chen isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.
- CellulitisDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- EndoscopyDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.