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Dr. Frederick Chen, MD

Dr. Frederick Chen, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Frederick Chen, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Boston, MA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1995. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Tufts Medical Center and Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

5 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 5 Star Rating (11 reviews)

Tufts Medicine

800 Washington St Boston, MA 02111
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(617) 636-5590

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Chen specializes in the area of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Chen's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Chen

5.0
11 ratings, 3 with a written review
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Cardiac surgery.
As a cardiac surgical icu nurse, I worked with dr. Chen at one of the Boston hospitals. Because of family medical history, I eventually needed cardiac surgery, and chose Dr. Chen as my surgeon. That was approximately 14 years ago. I still feel great, no limit on activity. He is the best of the best. 6 stars. Jim Slate, cardiac surgical icu nurse.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jim Slate r.n. – Mar 21, 2025
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CABG
Dr Chen performed a CABG surgery over a year ago. He was very informative and after the surgery he got me in touch with a Cardiologist who will take care of me for the rest of my life.I now walk for about an hour a day and feel lucky I had Dr. Chen.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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John Peterson – Jun 17, 2022
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Open heart surgery. Dr. Chen is very professional and concerned about his patients.
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
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John O’Brien – Dec 28, 2020
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About Me

biography

I am an adult cardiac surgeon with significant professional activity in clinical care, laboratory research, resident teaching, and administration. With a full load of 200 surgeries annually, I am known for outstanding patient care in all New England....read more

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    Residency Hospital

  • Brigham And Womens Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 2002

  • Harvard Medical School

    Medical School, 1995
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Thoracic Surgery®
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Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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Locations

Tufts Medicine

Tufts Medical Center800 Washington St Boston, MA 02111
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Tufts Medical Center860 Washington St Boston, MA 02111
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Tufts Medical Center

    800 Washington St
    Boston, MA 02111
    Recipient of 9
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

    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 awards

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

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

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

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford

    170 Governors Ave
    Medford, MA 02155

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Melrosewakefield Hospital

    585 Lebanon St
    Melrose, MA 02176
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