Dr. Allen Chen, MD
Dr. Allen Chen, MD is an interventional spine medicine specialist in Marina del Rey, CA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from New York University Grossman School of Medicine in 2005. He is affiliated with medical facilities Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center and Orthopaedic Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
UCLA Spine Center
4551 Glencoe Ave Ste 145 Marina del Rey, CA 90292Make an Appointment
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- Areas of ExpertiseDr. Chen specializes in the areas of Pain Medicine & Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. • See board certifications
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- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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| 5 Star | 91% | 91% |
| 4 Star | 3% | 3% |
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| 2 Star | 1% | 1% |
| 1 Star | 5% | 5% |
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care philosophy
I will offer a thorough evaluation of your complaints and will provide a diagnostic and treatment plan that fits you as an individual. I understand how much injury and pain can restrict the meaningful activities in your life, including work...read morebiography
Allen S. Chen, MD, MPH, FAAPMR is the Chief of Interventional Spine at the UCLA Spine Center in Santa Monica, California. He specializes in treating patients with acute and chronic spine and sports injuries, without using opiate medications. He...read moreInterventional Spine Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery
Interventional Pain Medicine
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University Of California Los Angeles Medical Center
Fellowship Hospital, 2010University Of Washington
Residency Hospital, 2009University Of Maryland Medical Center
Internship Hospital, 2006New York University Grossman School Of Medicine
Medical School, 2005
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- Recipient of 35
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
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
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
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
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
81%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family16% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 17
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)
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
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)
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
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home79%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family14% higher than the national average
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