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Dr. Philip Chen, MD

Dr. Philip Chen, MD

Gastroenterology*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Philip Chen, MD is a gastroenterologist in Irvine, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Chen has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease, Gastrointestinal Disorders, and Esophageal Disorders. He graduated from George Washington University in 2002. He is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

5 Star Rating
Based on 23 reviews 5 Star Rating (23 reviews)

Practice

16405 Sand Canyon Ave Ste 250 Irvine, CA 92618
Telehealth available

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Dr. Chen is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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Dr. Chen's Reviews

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5.0

23 ratings, 19 with a 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
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Karen C. – May 04, 2022
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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
No results
3 people found this helpful
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T. Keleher – Dec 09, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
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Mar 24, 2021
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Termeh – Aug 07, 2019
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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
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Jul 30, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Sandy O – Jun 05, 2019
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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
No results
9 people found this helpful
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Brittany Perry in Newport Beach, CA – Jul 03, 2018
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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
No results
9 people found this helpful
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Janice Morris in Artesia – Oct 24, 2017
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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
No results
4 people found this helpful
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John M. in Huntington Beach – Oct 12, 2017
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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
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Russell Koelsch in Fountain Valley, CA – Sep 12, 2017
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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
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Fountain Valley, CA – Jul 25, 2017
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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
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Huntington Beach, CA – Jul 25, 2017
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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
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Natalia in Irvine, CA – Jun 08, 2017
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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
No results
3 people found this helpful
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LM in Huntington Beach, CA – May 04, 2017
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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
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Ginger in Fullerton, CA – Apr 29, 2017
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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
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Los Alamitos, CA – Apr 29, 2017
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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
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Kathy in Irvine, CA – Mar 18, 2017
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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
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Martha in Corona, CA – Mar 09, 2017
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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
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Irvine, CA – Mar 06, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Chen's main passion in practicing medicine remains his commitment to providing high quality, uncompromising, compassionate care.  By focussing and understanding his patient's needs, he is dedicated to communicating well with his patients...read more

biography

Dr. Philip Chen is a highly trained gastroenterologist who graduated with Distinction (top 15% of his class) from The George Washington School of Medicine.  He excelled and completed his internal medicine training at UC Davis and his GI fellowship...read more
  • Gastroenterology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • University Of California, Irvine School Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital, 2008
  • University Of California Davis Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 2003
  • University Of California, Davis School Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital, 2003
  • George Washington University

    Medical School, 2002
  • University Of California At Los Angeles

    Undergraduate School, 1996
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
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Dr. Chen is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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