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Dr. Terence Chen, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 67
Dr. Terence Chen, MD
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Dr. Terence Chen, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Walnut Creek, CA.
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Dr. Terence Chen, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 67
Walnut Creek, CA
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience
Dr. Terence Chen, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Walnut Creek, CA.

About

Dr. Chen graduated from Yale School of Medicine. Dr. Terence Chen, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Walnut Creek, CA and has 40 years experience. Dr. Chen currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with John Muir Medical Center Concord and John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek. Dr. Chen has experience treating conditions like Cancer of Cerebral Meninges, Broken Neck and Myelopathy among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Chen received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 16 times. Dr. Chen's office accepts new patients. Dr. Chen is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Broken Neck
Myelopathy
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Broken Neck
Myelopathy
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Broken Neck
Myelopathy
Back Pain
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Edema
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Compressed Spinal Cord
Cranial Trauma
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Hypothalamus Cancer
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Meningiomas
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Scoliosis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Subdural Hemorrhage
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Whiplash
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Brain Surgery
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Spinal Fusion
Acoustic Neuroma
Aneurysm
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Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Bone Disorders
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Disorders
Cancer
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Chordoma
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Complete Spinal Cord Injury
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Craniopharyngioma
Fracture
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Hydrocephalus
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spinal Cord Injury
Myelomalacia
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pineal Region Tumors
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Secondary Malignancies
Severe Traumatic Brain Injury
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Tarlov Cyst
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Thrombosis
Traumatic Cerebral Edema
Ulnar Neuropathy
Upper Back Pain
Vertebral Column Tumors
Aneurysm Surgery
Brain Tumor Biopsy
Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery, Open
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Cervical Spine Reconstruction
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Herniated Disc Surgery
Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Repair
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulation
Neurostimulator Implantation
Peripheral Nerve Block
Pituitary Gland Tumor Excision
Pituitary Gland Tumor Resection
Repair Intracranial Aneurysm
Skull Base Surgery
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment

Insurance Accepted

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  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
  • Humana
  • United Healthcare
  • Cigna
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Dignity Health Custom Advantage-CA HMO
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Aetna
  • Health Net
  • Blue Shield of California
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    1455 Montego Ste 200, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (925) 937-0404
  2. 2 Northern California Cornea Associates Inc.
    122 La Casa Via Ste 222, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
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  3. 3 Office
    1101 SE Tech Center Dr Ste 155, Vancouver, WA 98683
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (925) 937-0404
  4. 4 John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek
    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (925) 939-3000

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Based on 16 Reviews
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1 Star (4)

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Aug 11, 2023
Dr. Chen saved my life as I know it and I’ll be forever grateful.
Wendy Benson — Aug 11, 2023
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Specialties*
Neurosurgery
Neurological Trauma Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Yale School of Medicine
    1984
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Yale New Haven Hospital
    1985
Internship
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Frequently Asked Questions

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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. Terence Chen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Chen's profile.

Dr. Chen frequently treats the following conditions: Cancer of Cerebral Meninges, Broken Neck and Myelopathy. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Terence Chen, MD is affiliated with John Muir Medical Center Concord and John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • John Muir Medical Center Concord

    2540 East St, Concord, CA

  • John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek

    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek, CA