Dr. Yi-Ren Chen, MD
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Dr. Yi-Ren Chen, MD
Neurosurgery
Dr. Yi-Ren Chen, MD is a neurosurgeon in Carmichael, CA and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine in 2012. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mercy General Hospital and Stanford Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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Carmichael, CA 95608
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Mercy Medical Group
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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
- Sat: closed
- Sun: closed
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Hospital Highlight
Dr. Chen is affiliated with Mercy General Hospital Sacramento, a highly rated hospital.
Dr. Chen is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery
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- Above average experience
- Good hospital quality
- Good patient ratings
- No healthcare sanctions
- Area of Expertise • Dr. Chen specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. 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.
- Practices at Top Hospital • America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Chen's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Chen
5.0
| 5 Star | 99% | 99% |
| 4 Star | 1% | 1% |
| 3 Star | 1% | 1% |
| 2 Star | 0% | 0% |
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About Me
care philosophy
I believe in caring for and treating every patient as though they were my own family – with expertise, compassion, and the highest level of care. I strive to partner with patients to provide individualized and meticulous care, working together...read morebiography
Dr. Yi-Ren Chen, MD is a board-certified neurosurgeon serving the greater Sacramento area. He specializes in complex and redo spine surgery, deformity and scoliosis correction, minimally invasive spinal surgeries, and brain and spinal tumors. He...read moreNeurosurgery
Minimally Invasive Neurological Spine Surgery
Neurological Spine Reconstructive Surgery
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Stanford University School Of Medicine, Department Of Neurosurgery
Residency Hospital, 2019Minimally Invasive And Complex Spine Fellowship (stanford University)
Fellowship Hospital, 2017Master Of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University
2013Stanford University School Of Medicine
Medical School, 2012Stanford University
Undergraduate School, 2007Master Of Public Health (mph), Johns Hopkins University
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Learn more about medical license public record checkAffiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 10
hospital awardsOutstanding Patient Experience 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 awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (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
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 34
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
84%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family19% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 12
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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