Overview
Dr. Jason Chen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Double board certified, by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, in pain management as well as physical medicine and rehabilitation, Dr. Chen specializes in Interventional Pain Management. His expertise includes optimizing a person’s functional status through multimodal pain management. By utilizing image-guided, targeted injection therapy, rehabilitation, and judicious prescription medication management, Dr. Chen uses the most advanced pain management treatments to help his patients effectively manage pain. Dr. Chen received his undergraduate degree in chemical biology at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, NJ. He completed medical school at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in Old Westbury, NY, where he was selected for a prestigious academic fellowship program in Neuromuscular Medicine. Upon graduating medical school, he completed a traditional rotating internship at the Christiana Care Healthcare System in Newark, DE. Dr. Chen completed his physical medicine and rehabilitation residency at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX, where he was chosen to be the administrative chief resident. He obtained additional fellowship training in pain management at the Univeristy of Michigan in Ann Arbor Michigan. Dr. Chen is a member of the Spine Intervention Society (SIS), American Society of Interventional pain Physicians(ASIPP) and the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPMR).
His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Facet Joint Syndrome, Scoliosis, and Sciatica.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Jason Chen
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Jason Chen?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Jason Chen by calling their office at 713-486-5590. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Jason Chen a top-rated expert for Spinal Stenosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jason Chen is classified as an Experienced expert for Spinal Stenosis, 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. Jason Chen specialize in?
While Dr. Jason Chen is a Pain Medicine, they have specific expertise in Spinal Stenosis, Facet Joint Syndrome, and Scoliosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pain Medicine.
Does Dr. Jason Chen participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Jason Chen has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Spinal Stenosis. You can view a list of Dr. Jason Chen's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Jason Chen accept my insurance?
Dr. Jason Chen accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-486-5590 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Facet Joint SyndromeDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Facet Joint Syndrome.
- Herniated DiskDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Herniated Disk.
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- Post Polio SyndromeDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Post Polio Syndrome.
- Sacroiliac Joint DiseaseDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Sacroiliac Joint Disease.
- SciaticaDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Sciatica.