Dr. Hueylan Chern
Overview
Dr. Hueylan Chern is a colorectal surgeon at UCSF Medical Center. She specializes in minimally invasive procedures for conditions such as colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease and diverticular disease. She has expertise in endorectal ultrasound, transanal endoscopic microsurgery and sphincter-preserving operations. In research, Chern's interests include endorectal ultrasound and colorectal cancer. Chern earned her medical degree at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ). She completed general surgery training at Brown University and a fellowship in colorectal surgery at UMDNJ, followed by additional oncology training at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Dr. Chern is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Encopresis, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 38 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1825 Fourth St., Fourth Floor, San Francisco, CA 94158
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Chern 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. Hueylan Chern
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Hueylan Chern?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Hueylan Chern by calling their office at 415-885-3606. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Hueylan Chern a top-rated expert for Familial Colorectal Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Hueylan Chern 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. Hueylan Chern specialize in?
While Dr. Hueylan Chern is a Colorectal Surgery, they have specific expertise in Familial Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, and Encopresis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Colorectal Surgery.
Does Dr. Hueylan Chern participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Hueylan Chern has published 38 articles and abstracts on conditions like Familial Colorectal Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Hueylan Chern's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Hueylan Chern accept my insurance?
Dr. Hueylan Chern accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-885-3606 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
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Chern isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Rectal ProlapseDr. Chern isDistinguished. Learn about Rectal Prolapse.
- Advanced
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Chern isAdvanced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Chern isAdvanced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- EncopresisDr. Chern isAdvanced. Learn about Encopresis.
- Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
- HemorrhoidsDr. Chern isAdvanced. Learn about Hemorrhoids.
- Lynch SyndromeDr. Chern isAdvanced. Learn about Lynch Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Acrogeria, Gottron TypeDr. Chern isExperienced. Learn about Acrogeria, Gottron Type.
- Anal CancerDr. Chern isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Anal FissureDr. Chern isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- Bazex SyndromeDr. Chern isExperienced. Learn about Bazex Syndrome.
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Chern isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.
- Congenital Hypotrichosis MiliaDr. Chern isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Hypotrichosis Milia.