Overview
Dr. Joan Chen received her Bachelor’s degree from the Johns Hopkins University and her Medical degree from the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. She completed her Internal Medicine residency and Gastroenterology fellowship at Northwestern University. After her general GI fellowship, she completed an additional Esophageal fellowship at Northwestern University. She earned a master’s degree in clinical investigation (MSCI) at the Northwestern School of Public Health. Dr. Chen joined the University of Michigan faculty in 2013, where she is the Director of Esophageal Motility since 2017. Her clinical and research interests include swallowing disorders, gastroesophageal reflux disease, eosinophilic esophagitis, and esophageal motility disorders. Dr. Chen works closely with her UM colleagues in the Thoracic Surgery, Ear Nose and Throat, Speech Pathology, Rheumatology, Dermatology Departments, as well as the Behavioral Psychologists and Dietitians in the GI Department. Dr. Chen’s method to patient care often relies on collaborative, multidisciplinary, and patient-centered approaches.Outside of the Institution, Dr. Chen has been invited to speak at national and international conferences. She is an active member of several professional GI organizations including the American Gastroenterological Association, the American Foregut Society, the American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society, the Rome Foundation, and the American College of Gastroenterology. She is a regular contributor to peer-reviewed publications and book chapters, and she has participated in the development of several recent guidelines for management of esophageal diseases. Dr. Chen enjoys running, cycling, traveling, and reading outside of work. In addition to English, she is fluent in Mandarin, Chinese.
Dr. Chen is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Esophagitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
Dr. Chen is board certified in Gastroenterology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 38 peer reviewed articles.
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1500 E Medical Center Dr, Floor 3 Reception D, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
7500 Challis Rd, Entrance 2, Level 1, Brighton, MI 48116
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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.
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Taubman Center
Dr. Chey received his BA degree from the University of Pennsylvania and medical degree & training in internal medicine at the Emory University School of Medicine. He went on to complete a fellowship in gastroenterology at the University of Michigan. Since completing this fellowship, Dr. Chey has remained at the University of Michigan, where he is H. Marvin Pollard Professor of Gastroenterology, Professor of Nutrition Sciences, and Chief, Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology. Dr. Chey runs a very active clinical research group which has received funding from federal and private sources. Dr. Chey has authored more than 400 manuscripts, reviews and book chapters yielding an H-index of 50. He is former Co-editor-in-Chief of the American Journal of Gastroenterology (2010-2016) and serves on the editorial boards of several other journals. He serves as a member of the Board of Trustees and in 2026, will become President of the American College of Gastroenterology. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Rome Foundation and IFFGD. He has participated in and directed numerous national and international continuing medical education programs in gastroenterology, and has been elected to the roster of Best Doctors since 2001 and America's™ Top Doctors since 2009. Dr. Chey has received numerous awards including the Berk-Fise Award for outstanding clinical service from the ACG, the Distinguished Clinician Award from the AGA, Dean’s Outstanding Clinician Award, Dean’s Award for Innovation and Commercialization, and the Healio Disruptive Innovator Award. Dr. Chey is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Diarrhea, Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Chey is board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology.
Rogel Cancer Center
I am a transplant hepatologist and clinical researcher committed to the care of patients with liver cancer and advanced liver disease. I serve as the Medical Director of the Multidisciplinary Liver Tumor Clinic and Medical Director of the Living Donor Liver Transplantation Program. I believe that patients should have an active voice in their care and I work jointly with patients to ensure that their needs are met. Dr. Parikh is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Cancer, Cirrhosis, Liver Failure, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Parikh is board certified in Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology.
Taubman Center
Anna Lok is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Hepatologist practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Lok is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Hepatitis B, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Liver Transplant.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Joan W. Chen
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Is Dr. Joan W. Chen a top-rated expert for Achalasia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joan W. Chen is classified as an Elite expert for Achalasia, 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. Joan W. Chen specialize in?
While Dr. Joan W. Chen is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Achalasia, Esophagitis, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Joan W. Chen participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Joan W. Chen has published 38 articles and abstracts on conditions like Achalasia. You can view a list of Dr. Joan W. Chen's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Joan W. Chen accept my insurance?
Dr. Joan W. Chen accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 888-229-7408 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- AchalasiaDr. Chen isElite. Learn about Achalasia.
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- Eosinophilic EsophagitisDr. Chen isDistinguished. Learn about Eosinophilic Esophagitis.
- EsophagitisDr. Chen isDistinguished. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Chen isDistinguished. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- Lower Esophageal RingDr. Chen isDistinguished. Learn about Lower Esophageal Ring.
- Painful SwallowingDr. Chen isDistinguished. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Chen isDistinguished. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
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- Barrett EsophagusDr. Chen isAdvanced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Chen isAdvanced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
- EndoscopyDr. Chen isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Eosinophilic EnteropathyDr. Chen isAdvanced. Learn about Eosinophilic Enteropathy.
- Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
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- AnemiaDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Banti's SyndromeDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Banti's Syndrome.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.