Overview
Dr. Fangxiang Chen is a neurosurgeon who provides comprehensive neurosurgical services for patients ages 18 and older. He primarily focuses on treating spine pain, spine tumors, neck pain, and brain tumors. He specializes in various complex neurosurgeries, including skull base, cerebrovascular, minimally invasive spine, spinal fusions, endoscopic, microvascular decompression surgeries for trigeminal neuralgia and facial spasm, and carotid artery endarterectomies. Dr. Chen is committed to caring for his patients and their families, sharing critical education and support throughout their health care journey. He promises them his best possible knowledge, surgical skills, and effort, while being attentive, caring, and approachable. His goal is to ensure each patient experiences the best outcome possible. Dr. Chen is a member of the Congress of Neurosurgical Surgeons (CNS). He has also been widely published in neurosurgery journals.
Dr. Chen is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Hydrocephalus, Subdural Hematoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Microdiscectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
12266 DePaul Drive, Suite 100, Bridgeton, MO 63044
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. Fangxiang Chen
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Fangxiang Chen?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Fangxiang Chen by calling their office at 314-738-2770. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Fangxiang Chen a top-rated expert for Chronic Subdural Hematoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Fangxiang Chen is classified as an Distinguished expert for Chronic Subdural Hematoma, 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. Fangxiang Chen specialize in?
While Dr. Fangxiang Chen is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Hydrocephalus, and Subdural Hematoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Fangxiang Chen participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Fangxiang Chen has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chronic Subdural Hematoma. You can view a list of Dr. Fangxiang Chen's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Fangxiang Chen accept my insurance?
Dr. Fangxiang Chen accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 314-738-2770 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.
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- Distinguished
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Chen isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- HydrocephalusDr. Chen isDistinguished. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Chen isDistinguished. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- Advanced
- ApoplexyDr. Chen isAdvanced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Chen isAdvanced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.
- Brain AbscessDr. Chen isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Abscess.
- Brain AneurysmDr. Chen isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Chen isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation
- Experienced
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- AstrocytomaDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)
- Brain TumorDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Cerebellum Agenesis HydrocephalyDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly.