
Overview
I am dedicated to being a clinician-scientist who provides great medical and surgical care to patients with vitreoretinal diseases, with a research focus in retinal neurovascular development and disease.
Dr. Chen is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Retinal Detachment, Neuroretinitis, Endophthalmitis, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
2351 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705
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.
Duke Cancer Center
I am a cancer surgeon who specializes in treating patients with pre-cancerous and cancerous conditions of the pancreas, liver, bile ducts, stomach, and adrenal glands. I initially trained and practiced at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. During this time, I served one year on a forward surgical team in Iraq. Following this service, I practiced for 13 years as a surgical oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. In 2018, I joined the faculty at Duke University and now serve as the chief of surgical oncology for Duke Health. I enjoy getting to know my patients and delivering the highest quality of cancer care. I am dedicated not only to treating and curing your cancer, but also providing you with the highest quality of life. Operations for cancers within the abdomen are a serious undertaking, and I am committed to making sure that they are performed with the highest level of expertise. Dr. Allen is highly rated in 33 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Hepatectomy.
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
Ehab Hanna is a General Surgeon in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Hanna is highly rated in 42 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Sinus Cancer, Turbinectomy, and Endoscopy.
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
Jean Vauthey is a General Surgeon in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Vauthey is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Gallbladder Cancer, Liver Cancer, Hepatectomy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Xi Chen
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Xi Chen?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Xi Chen by calling their office at 919-681-3937. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Xi Chen a top-rated expert for Retinal Detachment?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Xi Chen is classified as an Distinguished expert for Retinal Detachment, 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. Xi Chen specialize in?
While Dr. Xi Chen is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Retinal Detachment, Neuroretinitis, and Endophthalmitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Xi Chen participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Xi Chen has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Retinal Detachment. You can view a list of Dr. Xi Chen's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Xi Chen accept my insurance?
Dr. Xi Chen accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 919-681-3937 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
- Distinguished
- NeuroretinitisDr. Chen isDistinguished. Learn about Neuroretinitis.
- Retinal DetachmentDr. Chen isDistinguished. Learn about Retinal Detachment.
- Advanced
- EndophthalmitisDr. Chen isAdvanced. Learn about Endophthalmitis.
- Experienced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- Birdshot ChorioretinopathyDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Birdshot Chorioretinopathy.
- Choroid Plexus CarcinomaDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
- Melanoma of the EyeDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Melanoma of the Eye.

