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Dr. David Chen, MD

Dr. David Chen, MD

General Surgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. David Chen, MD is a general surgeon in Santa Monica, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY / SACRAMENTO / COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES in 2002. He is affiliated with Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center and Orthopaedic Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 25 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (25 reviews)

Practice

1304 15th St Ste 102 Santa Monica, CA 90404
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Dr. Chen's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Chen

4.4

25 ratings, 14 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
1 person found this helpful
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Tank – Oct 05, 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
4 people found this helpful
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Eddie – Sep 21, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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Chen is a liar – Jul 01, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Jun 03, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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David – Dec 07, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Nov 20, 2020
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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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Nov 20, 2020
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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
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stacia – Aug 20, 2020
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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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Jul 27, 2020
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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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Tom Sims in CLOVIS – Nov 25, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Daniel in Buena Park, CA – Aug 16, 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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Arlene in Los Angeles, CA – Dec 13, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
12 people found this helpful
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Larry Klein in Los Angeles, CA – Jun 04, 2016
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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
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
Long Beach, CA – Apr 17, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. David Chen, MD is a general surgeon in Santa Monica, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY / SACRAMENTO / COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES in 2002. He is affiliated with...read more
  • General Surgery

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  • California State University / Sacramento / College Of Health And Human Services

    Medical School, 2002
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Locations

Practice

University Cardiovascular Medical Group1304 15th St Ste 102 Santa Monica, CA 90404
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Practice

UCLA Health Santa Monica Surgery1223 16th St Ste 3400 Santa Monica, CA 90404
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UCLA Medical Center-Santa Monica1250 16th St Santa Monica, CA 90404
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Office5767 W Century Blvd Ste 200 Los Angeles, CA 90045
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center and Orthopaedic Hospital

    1250 16th St
    Santa Monica, CA 90404
    Recipient of 17
    hospital awards

    Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

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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
    79%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    14% higher than the national average

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