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Dr. Catherine Chen, MD

Dr. Catherine Chen, MD

Pediatric Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Catherine Chen, MD is a pediatric surgeon in Boston, MA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1990. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Tufts Medical Center and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.

5 Star Rating
Based on 2 reviews 5 Star Rating (2 reviews)

Department of Surgery

300 Longwood Ave Boston, MA 02115
(617) 355-6225

Biography

"Dr. Catherine Chen has been a member of the Department of Surgery at Boston Children's Hospital since July 1999. She was appointed Division Chief in Pediatric Surgery at Boston Medical Center in 2012. Dr. Chen acce..."

- Dr. Catherine Chen, MD

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Chen specializes in the areas of General Surgery & Pediatric Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Chen's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Chen

5.0

2 ratings, 1 with written review
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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Kelsey Doran in Boston, MA – Mar 28, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Catherine Chen has been a member of the Department of Surgery at Boston Children's Hospital since July 1999. She was appointed Division Chief in Pediatric Surgery at Boston Medical Center in 2012. Dr. Chen accepts referrals for all types of...read more

  • Pediatric Surgery

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  • Harvard School Of Public Health (mph)

    2000

  • Harvard School Of Public Health (graduate, Mph)

    2000

  • The Hospital For Sick Children

    Fellowship Hospital, 1999

  • Beth Israel Deaconness Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1997

  • Beth Israel Deaconness Medical Center|deaconess Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1997

  • Deaconess Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1997

  • Harvard Medical School

    Medical School, 1990

  • Massachusetts Institute Of Technology

    Undergraduate School, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Pediatric Surgery
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Locations

Department of Surgery

Department of Surgery300 Longwood Ave Boston, MA 02115
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Tufts Medical Center

    800 Washington St
    Boston, MA 02111
    Recipient of 9
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

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  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    330 Brookline Ave
    Boston, MA 02215
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Boston Children's Hospital

    300 Longwood Ave
    Boston, MA 02115
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