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Dr. Jefferson Chen, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 64
Dr. Jefferson Chen, MD
4.8 (225 Ratings)
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Dr. Jefferson Chen, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Orange, CA.
Dr. Jefferson Chen, MD
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Dr. Jefferson Chen, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 64
Orange, CA
Accepting new patients
Dr. Jefferson Chen, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Orange, CA.

About

Dr. Chen graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and completed a residency at U/Ca San Diego Medical Center. Dr. Jefferson Chen, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Orange, CA. Dr. Chen currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with University of California Irvine Medical Center. Dr. Chen has experience treating conditions like Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Hydrocephalus among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Chen received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 225 times. Dr. Chen's office accepts new patients. Dr. Chen is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Brain Surgery
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Hydrocephalus
Brain Surgery
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Hydrocephalus
Brain Surgery
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Hydrocephalus
Cranial Trauma
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Cerebral Edema
Communicating Hydrocephalus
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Traumatic Brain Injury
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Brain Cancer
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Epilepsy
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Hypothalamus Cancer
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Meningiomas
Spinal Stenosis
Stroke
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Subdural Hemorrhage
Traumatic Cerebral Edema
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Aneurysm
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Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Aneurysm
Broken Neck
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Chordoma
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Cranial Nerve Cancer
Craniopharyngioma
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Myelitis
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Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Neurofibrosarcoma
Neurogenic Bowel
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteosarcoma
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Radiculopathy
Rasmussen's Syndrome
Scoliosis
Secondary Malignancies
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylolisthesis
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Traumatic Hydrocephalus
Upper Back Pain
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Pituitary Gland Tumor Resection
Reconstruction for Craniosynostosis
Skull Base Surgery
Spinal Fusion

Insurance Accepted

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  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Blue High Performance Network EPO
    Silver 70 PPO
    Platinum Access+ 25 HMO
    Blue Shield of California
    Access Plus HMO
    Platinum 90 PPO
  • Medica Choice
    Nexus Open Access
    SignatureValue - CA HMO
    Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Open Choice PPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
  • Premium
  • CA Employer Group Plans HMO
    CA Healthnet PPO
  • Wellspan Health PPO
  • Connexus PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO

Locations

  1. 1 UCI Medical Center
    101 The City Dr S, Orange, CA 92868
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (714) 456-6966
  2. 2 Office
    200 S Manchester Ave Ste 300, Orange, CA 92868
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (714) 880-7812
  3. 3 Office
    200 S Manchester Ave Ste 210, Orange, CA 92868
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Chen
4.8
Based on 225 Reviews
5 Stars (203)
4 Stars (14)
3 Stars (2)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (6)

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Patient Reviews
May 21, 2024
Dr. Chen is my absolutely favorite doctor at UC Irvine Hospital. He's excellent. He understands how to readjust the setting on my brain shunt and he has really improved my life. I value him greatly. Thank you.
— May 21, 2024
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Specialties*
Neurosurgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • U/Ca San Diego Medical Center
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • U/Ca San Diego Medical Center
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • St Josephs Hsp
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Jefferson Chen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Chen's profile.

Dr. Chen frequently treats the following conditions: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Hydrocephalus. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Jefferson Chen, MD is affiliated with University of California Irvine Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Jefferson Chen, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • University of California Irvine Medical Center

    101 City Dr, Orange, CA