Samuel L. Chen
Expertise in
8
conditions
Expertise in
8
conditions
101 The City Drive South, 
Orange, CA 

Overview

Dr. Samuel L. Chen is a fellowship-trained UCI Health vascular and endovascular surgeon who specializes in both minimally invasive therapies and open surgical treatment for vascular disorders throughout the body.His clinical interests include aortic surgery, carotid endarterectomy and carotid stenting to prevent stroke, endovascular therapies for peripheral arterial disease and limb salvage, endovascular repair of thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurysms, dialysis access, treatment of renal and visceral occlusive/aneurysmal disease.Chen earned his medical degree from the UCI School of Medicine, where he also completed a residency in general surgery. He received fellowship training in vascular surgery and endovascular therapy at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.He is a co-author of numerous research papers in leading vascular surgery journals, including studies on the management of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms and limb-threatening ischemia.Chen is enthusiastic about applying his knowledge and skills to help people who are suffering from vascular diseases. He sees patients inOrange.

Dr. Chen is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arterial Insufficiency, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

Dr. Chen is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery) and American Board Of Surgery - Vascular Surgery.

Graduate Institution

University Of California Irvine School Of Medicine

Residency

University of California Irvine School of Medicine - General Surgery

Specialties

Vascular Surgery

Licenses

Vascular Surgery in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery)
American Board Of Surgery - Vascular Surgery

Fellowships

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania - Vascular Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

Providence St. Joseph Hospital
Uci Health-Orange

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Awards

Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award
2022 — Arnold P. Gold Foundation
Golden Scalpel teaching award
2021-2023 — Department of Surgery
UCI School of Medicine
John E. Connolly professor of the year
2022-23 — Department of Surgery
UCI School of Medicine
University of California Regent's Scholarship — UCI School of Medicine

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • 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
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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

UC Irvine Medical Center
101 The City Drive South, Orange, CA 92868
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Is Dr. Samuel L. Chen a top-rated expert for Arterial Insufficiency?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Samuel L. Chen is classified as an Distinguished expert for Arterial Insufficiency, 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. Samuel L. Chen specialize in?

While Dr. Samuel L. Chen is a Vascular Surgery, they have specific expertise in Arterial Insufficiency, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Vascular Surgery.

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Dr. Samuel L. Chen accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 714-880-7812 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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