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Dr. Kathryn Chen, MD

Surgical Oncology* Age 47
Dr. Kathryn Chen, MD
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Dr. Kathryn Chen, MD is a Surgical Oncologist in Torrance, CA.
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Dr. Kathryn Chen, MD

Surgical Oncology* Age 47
Torrance, CA
Accepting new patients
20 years of experience
Dr. Kathryn Chen, MD is a Surgical Oncologist in Torrance, CA.

About

Dr. Chen graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 2004 and completed a residency at Caritas St Elizabeth'S Medical Center.Dr. Kathryn Chen, MD is a Surgical Oncologist in Torrance, CA and has 20 years experience. Dr. Chen currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Lac/Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. At present, Dr. Chen received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Chen's office accepts new patients. Dr. Chen is board certified in Complex General Surgical Oncology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Breast Lump
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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Breast Lump
Umbilical Hernia
Breast Cancer
Gallstones
Inguinal Hernia
Lipomas
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Retroperitoneum Cancer
Abdominal Pain
Adrenal Gland Cancer
All Lymphoma
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anemia
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Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bladder Cancer
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Blood Disorders
Bone Disorders
Brain Disorders
Breast Carcinoma
Breast Diseases
Cancer
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Carcinoma in Situ
Cholangiocarcinoma
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypothalamus Cancer
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Carcinoma
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Melanoma
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Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Myeloproliferative Disorders
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Neurofibrosarcoma
Neutropenia
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Pancytopenia
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Pelvic Abscess
Peritoneal Cancer
Pheochromocytoma
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pineal Region Tumors
Pleural Effusion
Prostate Cancer
Pulmonary Disease
Pyloric Stenosis
Secondary Malignancies
Skin Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
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Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
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Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Urinary Disorders
Urinary Tract Cancer
Vascular Disease
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Excision of Bile Duct Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastroenterostomy with Robotic Assist
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Transendoscopic Stent Placement
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic

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Locations

  1. 1 Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
    1000 W Carson St, Torrance, CA 90502

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Specialties*
Surgical Oncology
Breast Surgical Oncology
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Ohio State University College of Medicine
    2004
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Complex General Surgical Oncology and General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Caritas St Elizabeth'S Medical Center
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Kathryn Chen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Chen's profile.

Dr. Kathryn Chen, MD is affiliated with Lac/Harbor-UCLA Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Kathryn Chen, MD holds board certification in Complex General Surgical Oncology and General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Lac/Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

    1000 W Carson St, Torrance, CA