Overview
Leon Chen is a Gastroenterologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Fountain Valley, California.
Dr. Chen is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delayed Growth, Gastroschisis, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, and Trisomy 13.
Dr. Chen is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.
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- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- POS
- EPO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE SNP
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- HMO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
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- HMO
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Locations
9940 Talbert Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
2701 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90806
Additional Areas of Focus
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.
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. Leon L. Chen
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Leon L. Chen?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Leon L. Chen by calling their office at 714-378-7230. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Leon L. Chen a top-rated expert for Delayed Growth?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Leon L. Chen is classified as an Advanced expert for Delayed Growth, 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. Leon L. Chen specialize in?
While Dr. Leon L. Chen is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Delayed Growth, Gastroschisis, and Tracheoesophageal Fistula. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Leon L. Chen participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Leon L. Chen has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Delayed Growth. You can view a list of Dr. Leon L. Chen's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Leon L. Chen accept my insurance?
Dr. Leon L. Chen accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 714-378-7230 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
- Advanced
- Delayed GrowthDr. Chen isAdvanced. Learn about Delayed Growth.
- GastroschisisDr. Chen isAdvanced. Learn about Gastroschisis.
- Tracheoesophageal FistulaDr. Chen isAdvanced. Learn about Tracheoesophageal Fistula.
- Trisomy 13Dr. Chen isAdvanced. Learn about Trisomy 13.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- Celiac DiseaseDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Celiac Disease.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- ColitisDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.
- Cri-Du-Chat SyndromeDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome.
- DiarrheaDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- EncopresisDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Encopresis.
- Eosinophilic EnteropathyDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Eosinophilic Enteropathy.
- Eosinophilic EsophagitisDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Eosinophilic Esophagitis.
- EsophagitisDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Familial Short Stature (FSS)Dr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Familial Short Stature (FSS).
- Gastric DysmotilityDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Gastric Dysmotility.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastrointestinal BleedingDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
- GastroparesisDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Gastroparesis.
- Helicobacter Pylori InfectionDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Helicobacter Pylori Infection.
- Hereditary PancreatitisDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Pancreatitis.
- Hirschsprung DiseaseDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Hirschsprung Disease.
- Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS)Dr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS).
- JaundiceDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Jaundice.
- MacroamylasemiaDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Macroamylasemia.
- MalnutritionDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Malnutrition.
- Menkes DiseaseDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Menkes Disease.
- Morning SicknessDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Morning Sickness.
- Necrotizing EnterocolitisDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Necrotizing Enterocolitis.
- ObesityDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Obesity.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- Painful SwallowingDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Pseudomembranous ColitisDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Pseudomembranous Colitis.
- Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID)Dr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID).
- Short Stature (Growth Disorders)Dr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Short Stature (Growth Disorders).
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- Trichohepatoenteric SyndromeDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome.