Hueylan Chern
Expertise in
9
conditions

Dr. Hueylan Chern

Colorectal Surgery
1825 Fourth St., Fourth Floor, 
San Francisco, CA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Referral may be required
Expertise in
9
conditions
1825 Fourth St., Fourth Floor, 
San Francisco, CA 

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 clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Encopresis, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

Dr. Chern is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery, Colon & Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 38 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Chern is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, MD

Residency

Brown University Medical School - GME, General Surgery

Specialties

Colorectal Surgery

Licenses

Colon & Rectal Surgery in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery, Colon & Rectal Surgery
American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery

Fellowships

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Transrectal Ultrasound
UMDNJ / Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Colon/Rectal Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

Ucsf Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
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Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
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  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Center for Colorectal Surgery
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.

Crohn's Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Anal Cancer

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 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.

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