Dr. Jennwood Chen
Overview
"Dr. Jennwood Chen is a general surgeon at Intermountain Health's Avenues Surgical Services and supports patients and their families in Salt Lake City, North Salt Lake, Bountiful, and surrounding communities. He focuses on metabolic health, functional fitness, and emotional well-being, knowing that each plays a vital role in achieving true wellness. He views pharmaceuticals and surgery not as first-line solutions but as supportive tools for sustainable lifestyle changes that lead to better health.Dr. Chen has always been passionate about helping patients improve their quality of life. He believes in a holistic approach to health: ""Health and wellness is the integration of body, mind, and spirit."" The foundation of a healthy mind, body, and spirit is developing healthy lifestyle habits—there's no shortcut. Living a healthy life requires effort, and Dr. Chen emphasizes the importance of sustainable changes.Outside the clinic, the Charlotte, North Carolina native enjoys spending time with his family, cooking, playing tennis, staying active, learning Spanish, and snowboarding.Conditions Treated: ObesityInsulin resistanceDiabetesFatty liver diseasePCOSFitnessHeartburnProcedures Performed (all offered robotically): Gastric bypassSleeve gastrectomyAnti-reflux surgeryHiatal hernia repairSurgery for AchalasiaGallbladder removal Inguinal hernia repairUmbilical hernia repairVentral hernia repairLipoma removal".
His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 15 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
2055 N Main St, Tooele, UT 84074
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. Jennwood Chen
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Jennwood Chen?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Jennwood Chen by calling their office at 435-843-3600. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Jennwood Chen a top-rated expert for Obesity?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jennwood Chen is classified as an Experienced expert for Obesity, 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. Jennwood Chen specialize in?
While Dr. Jennwood Chen is a General Practice, they have specific expertise in Obesity, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Practice.
Does Dr. Jennwood Chen participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Jennwood Chen has published 15 articles and abstracts on conditions like Obesity. You can view a list of Dr. Jennwood Chen's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Jennwood Chen accept my insurance?
Dr. Jennwood Chen accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 435-843-3600 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
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- EndoscopyDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Gastric BypassDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Gastric Bypass.
- ObesityDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Obesity.