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Dr. Walter Chien, MD

Dr. Walter Chien, MD

Internal Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Walter Chien, MD is an internist in Stockton, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Washington University in 1984. He is affiliated with St. Joseph's Medical Center Stockton. He is not accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 14 reviews 4 Star Rating (14 reviews)

Dignity Health Medical Group - Stockton

1901 N California St Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 946-6800

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Chien specializes in the areas of Cardiovascular Disease, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology & Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Good Patient Care
    Patients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Chien's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Chien

4.0

14 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 Star
71%
71%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
7%
7%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
21%
21%

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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Corey Jackson – Jun 19, 2021
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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
3 people found this helpful
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J Silva – Dec 15, 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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Susan R. in Jamestown, CA – Oct 04, 2016
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About Me

biography

I believe my role in patient care is to use my expertise and training to ensure that the patient receives the best, state of the art care. When a patient is referred to me with a medical condition, my approach is to discuss the diagnosis and present...read more

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Washington University

    Medical School, 1984
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Cardiovascular Disease
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Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
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Internal Medicine
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  • Chinese

  • Mandarin

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Locations

Dignity Health Medical Group - Stockton

Dignity Health Medical Group - Stockton1901 N California St Stockton, CA 95204
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • St. Joseph's Medical Center Stockton

    1800 N California St
    Stockton, CA 95204
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    73%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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