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Dr. Walter Chien, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 68
Dr. Walter Chien, MD
4.0 (14 Ratings)
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Dr. Walter Chien, MD is an Internist in Stockton, CA.
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Dr. Walter Chien, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 68
Stockton, CA
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41 years of experience
Dr. Walter Chien, MD is an Internist in Stockton, CA.

About

Dr. Chien graduated from Washington University. Dr. Walter Chien, MD is an Internist in Stockton, CA and has 41 years experience. Dr. Chien currently practices at Dignity Health Medical Group - Stockton and are affiliated with St. Joseph's Medical Center Stockton. Dr. Chien has experience treating conditions like Tobacco Use Disorder among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Chien received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 14 times. Dr. Chien's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Chien also speaks Cantonese, Chinese and Mandarin. Dr. Chien is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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These providers are on the medical staff of Saint Joseph's Medical Center.
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Tobacco Use Disorder
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Joint Pain
Immunization Administration
Acute Bronchitis
Anxiety
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Atrial Flutter
Cardiomyopathy
Congestive Heart Failure
Constipation
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Disease
Limb Pain
Nausea
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Shortness of Breath
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vascular Disease
Venous Compression
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Arrhythmia Screening
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Angiography
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioversion
Cardioversion, Elective
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
Electrophysiological Study
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Nuclear Stress Testing
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Pharmacologic Stress Test, Adenosine
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Thoracentesis
Tilt Table Testing
Treadmill Stress Test

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Locations

  1. 1 Dignity Health Medical Group - Stockton
    1901 N California St, Stockton, CA 95204
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Chien
4.0
Based on 14 Reviews
5 Stars (10)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (3)

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Dec 15, 2019
I suffered from atrial fibrillation for over 12 years. Doctor Chien performed Cryoablation on me in February 2018. Today I am free of atrial fibrillation and all medicines associated with. Doctor Chien is a blessing.
J Silva — Dec 15, 2019
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Languages Spoken
Cantonese
Chinese
Mandarin
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Washington University
    1984
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Cardiovascular Disease, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Walter Chien, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Chien's profile.

Dr. Walter Chien, MD is affiliated with St. Joseph's Medical Center Stockton.

Yes, Dr. Walter Chien, MD holds board certification in Cardiovascular Disease, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Joseph's Medical Center Stockton

    1800 N California St, Stockton, CA