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Dr. Joseph Chen, MD

Dr. Joseph Chen, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Joseph Chen, MD is a physical medicine & rehabilitation physician in Clive, IA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Brown University Alpert Medical School in 1996. He is affiliated with Adair County Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

1.8 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 1.8 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Practice

1401 Campus Dr Clive, IA 50325
Telehealth available

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Dr. Chen's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Chen

1.8

16 ratings, 8 with a written review
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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KAS – Mar 19, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
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Jan 29, 2025
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
JA – Dec 07, 2024
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
10 people found this helpful
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Shay Lynn – Oct 18, 2023
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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
4 people found this helpful
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Tara in IA – Sep 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
1 person found this helpful
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IA – Aug 17, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
9 people found this helpful
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Manchester – Apr 18, 2017
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
10 people found this helpful
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Catherine Kane in Iowa City, IA – Jan 27, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Many physicians underestimate the human body's ability to heal itself.  If you don't have a tumor, fracture, or infection, the best treatment is to understand what is going on.  I view my role as a physician similar to a teacher except...read more
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

  • Spinal Cord Injury Medicine

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  • Mayo Clinic Rochester

    Residency Hospital, 2000
  • Mayo Clinic-rochester

    Internship Hospital, 1997
  • Brown University Alpert Medical School

    Medical School, 1996
  • Brown University

    Undergraduate School, 1992
  • Brown University Alpert Medical School

    Undergraduate School, 1992
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation®
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Locations

Practice

Mercyone Clive Rehabilitation Hospital1401 Campus Dr Clive, IA 50325
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