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Dr. Frederick Chen, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 55
Dr. Frederick Chen, MD
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Dr. Frederick Chen, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Boston, MA.
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Dr. Frederick Chen, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 55
Boston, MA
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience
Dr. Frederick Chen, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Boston, MA.
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Dr. Chen graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1995 and completed a residency at Massachusetts General Hospital.Dr. Frederick Chen, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Boston, MA and has 29 years experience. Dr. Chen currently practices at Tufts Medicine and are affiliated with Tufts Medical Center, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Melrosewakefield Hospital and Lowell General Hospital. At present, Dr. Chen received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Dr. Chen's office accepts new patients. Dr. Chen is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Tufts Medical Center
    800 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111
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  2. 2 Tufts Medical Center
    860 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111
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Experience and Background Check

Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Valve Disease
Carotid Artery Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Pleural Effusion
Aortic Valve Surgery
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Maze Procedure
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Atrial Septal Defect
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Tumor
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cancer
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Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Coarctation of the Aorta
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Empyema
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Endocarditis
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Cancer
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Septal Defect
Septic Embolism
Subacute Endocarditis
Systolic Heart Failure
Thrombosis
Thymomas
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Vascular Disease
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Aneurysm Repair
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Endoscopic Biopsy Bronchus Robotic Assist
Esophageal Surgery
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Head and Neck Surgery
Heart Defect Repair
Heart Surgery
Heart Transplant
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Impella Device
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Lung Surgery
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mitral Valve Bicuspidization
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Replacement
Mitral Valve Surgery
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Thymectomy
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Tracheal Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Tricuspid Valve Graft
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Vascular Surgical Procedure
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

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Jun 17, 2022
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.
John Peterson — Jun 17, 2022
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Frederick Chen, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Boston, MA and has over 28 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1995. He specializes in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
Biography
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Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • HARVARD Medical School
    1995
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
    2004
Residency Hospital
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Frederick Chen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Chen's profile.

Dr. Frederick Chen, MD is affiliated with Tufts Medical Center, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Melrosewakefield Hospital and Lowell General Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Frederick Chen, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Dr. Chen has over 29 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Tufts Medical Center

    800 Washington St, Boston, MA

  • Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford

    170 Governors Ave, Medford, MA

  • Melrosewakefield Hospital

    585 Lebanon St, Melrose, MA

  • Lowell General Hospital

    295 Varnum Ave, Lowell, MA

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