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Dr. David Chen, MD

Dr. David Chen, MD

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. David Chen, MD is an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery specialist in Whittier, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California at San Diego in 1997. He is affiliated with PIH Health Whittier Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.3 Star Rating
Based on 7 reviews 3.3 Star Rating (7 reviews)

Practice

12462 Putnam St Ste 500 Whittier, CA 90602
Telehealth available
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3.3
7 ratings, 5 with a written review
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Dr Chen is way too nonchalant about mesh removal and neurectomy risk. He is brash and he’s neurectomy is very aggressive (triple) it will be downplayed. If you have surgery especially mesh removal you will be a subject of his experiment.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
12 others found this helpful
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Dec 26, 2019
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If you want the best of the best he is. I had 3 surgeries with Dr. Chen. He gave me is undivided attention and compassion with my health issues. He took the time to explain to me everything and for each surgeries he was there everyday to check on me at the hospital and answering to all my questions and make sure I was getting everything I need. Each surgeries were a success and Dr. Chen really saved me. It is very rare to find a Dr. that is passionate of what he is doing, knowledgeable professional and compassionate to his patient: Dr. Chen is part of this small restricted group and I am so blessed that he is my Dr.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Christelle A – Aug 08, 2019
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I'd give Dr. Chen 10 stars if I could. After discovering I had recurrent bi-lateral inguinal hernias & mesh pain after a surgery in 2016, I did a lot of research on robot assisted laparoscopic re-dos, including mesh removal. Most surgeons won't even attempt to do either. But, Dr. Chen is a specialist in cases like these. I put my trust and faith in Dr. Chen, and I am very glad that I did. All worked out perfectly! I am healing well, have very little pain, and NO MORE HERNIAS! Thank you Dr. Chen!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Joe C in Long Beach, CA – Feb 27, 2019
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Dr. Chen repaired my failed prior incisional hernia performed by another surgeon. He removed a 10 centimeter mesh and closed two hernias. I can not recommend him highly enough...the best
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Ted Mullennix in CA – Mar 23, 2018
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Do not i repeat DO NOT!!!! have surgery a hernia surgery with Dr. Chen he likes to cut nerves (triple neurectomy) without even using the correct method to determine if you have nerve damage and his pro mesh, you shouldn't have to beg a surgeon to not use mesh if you don't want it. He loves to disagree that mesh doesn't cause pain. Now I'm suffering because of what he did to me seek another surgeon.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
10 others found this helpful
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Jack Wilson in CA – Oct 15, 2017
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Dr. David Chen, MD is an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery specialist in Whittier, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California at San Diego in 1997. He is affiliated with PIH Health Whittier Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

  • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

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  • University Of California At San Diego

    Medical School, 1997
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Locations

Practice

General Surgery Wells Medical Office Building12462 Putnam St Ste 500 Whittier, CA 90602
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(562) 789-5456

Practice

Pih Health Hospital-Whittier12401 Washington Blvd Whittier, CA 90602
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    • 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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(562) 698-0811
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