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Dr. William Chen, MD

Dr. William Chen, MD

Gastroenterology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. William Chen, MD is a gastroenterologist in Providence, RI and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Chen has extensive experience in Esophageal Disorders and Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson University in 1997. He is affiliated with medical facilities The Miriam Hospital and Rhode Island Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 22 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (22 reviews)

Practice

33 Staniford St Providence, RI 02905
Telehealth available

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Dr. Chen is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions

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Dr. Chen's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Chen

3.7

22 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
5%
5%
2 Star
9%
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1 Star
23%
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Well-cared for patient! – Aug 13, 2024
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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
2 people found this helpful
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Sandra Rodriguez – Sep 16, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
7 people found this helpful
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Jes – Nov 19, 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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Renee D. in Tiverton , RI – Oct 06, 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
3 people found this helpful
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Sindy Garcia in North Providence , RI – Jul 15, 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
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Scott Watts Sr. in Cranston RI – Oct 11, 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
5 people found this helpful
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Lilly in warwick, RI – Aug 08, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
10 people found this helpful
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Todd – Mar 16, 2017
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biography

Dr. William Chen, MD is a gastroenterologist in Providence, RI and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Chen has extensive experience in Esophageal Disorders and Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson University...read more
  • Gastroenterology

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  • Thomas Jefferson University

    Medical School, 1997
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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    Locations

    Practice

    Daniel Quirk MD Inc.33 Staniford St Providence, RI 02905
    1
    Warren Family Practice Associates Inc.851 Main St Warren, RI 02885
    2
    Univ. Pulmonary Associates1407 S County Trl East Greenwich, RI 02818
    3

    Practice

    Rhode Island Hospital593 Eddy St Providence, RI 02903
    4
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    • Hours
      • Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 9:00am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 9:00am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • The Miriam Hospital

      164 Summit Ave
      Providence, RI 02906
      Recipient of 15
      hospital awards

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

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

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

      6% higher than the national average

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    • Rhode Island Hospital

      593 Eddy St
      Providence, RI 02903
      Recipient of 4
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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      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
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