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Dr. Yi-Ren Chen, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 39
Dr. Yi-Ren Chen, MD
5.0 (130 Ratings)

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Dr. Yi-Ren Chen, MD
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Dr. Yi-Ren Chen, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 39
Carmichael, CA
Accepting new patients
12 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Yi-Ren Chen, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Carmichael, CA.
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Dr. Yi-Ren Chen, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Carmichael, CA and has 12 years experience. They graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine in 2012 and completed a residency at Stanford University School of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery.They currently practice at Mercy Medical Group and are affiliated with Mercy General Hospital, Stanford Hospital and Mercy San Juan Medical Center. Dr. Chen has experience treating conditions like Spinal Stenosis and Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Chen received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 130 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Chen is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Locations

  1. 1 Dignity Health Woodland Clinic
    6555 Coyle Ave Ste 260, Carmichael, CA 95608
    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
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Experience and Background Check

Spinal Fusion
Spinal Stenosis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Stenosis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Back Pain
Cerebral Edema
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Cranial Trauma
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Myelopathy
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Brain Surgery
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Spinal Cord Decompression
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Astrocytoma
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Cancer
Brain Disorders
Brain Hemorrhage
Brain Injury
Broken Neck
Cancer
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Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cavernous Malformation of Spine
Cerebral Embolism
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Spondylolisthesis
Chiari's Deformity
Communicating Hydrocephalus
Complex Fractures
Compressed Spinal Cord
Compression Fracture
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Degenerative Spondylolisthesis
Epidural Hematoma
Extradural Hemorrhage
Fracture
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Glioblastoma
Hypothalamus Cancer
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Kyphosis
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Lordosis
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Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Medulloblastoma
Meningiomas
Metastatic Cancer
Myelomalacia
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Osteosarcoma of the Spine
Pathologic Fracture
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Post-Traumatic Coma
Radiculitis
Schwannoma
Secondary Malignancies
Skull Fracture
Spinal Cord Cancer
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Instability
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Split Spinal Cord Malformation
Spondylosis
Subdural Hemorrhage
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Stenosis
Thrombosis
Torticollis
Vascular Disease
Vertebral Column Tumors
Vertebral Fracture
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Craniectomy
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Craniotomy
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Herniated Disc Surgery
Laminoplasty
Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist
Lumbar Microdiscectomy
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Neuroplasty
Spine Fracture Treatment

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Oct 26, 2024
God put me in the right hands and now after 20 plus years been pain free for 4 months 100% chronic pain free for me it's too unreal it is real beautiful hands he was given to do this kind of work
Regina Marston — Oct 26, 2024
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Yi-Ren Chen, MD is a neurosurgeon in Carmichael, CA and has over 11 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine in 2012. He specializes in Neurosurgery, Minimally Invasive Neurological Spine Surgery, and more.
Biography
Specialties*
Neurosurgery
Minimally Invasive Neurological Spine Surgery
Neurological Spine Reconstructive Surgery
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • Stanford University School of Medicine
    2012
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Stanford University School of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery
    2019
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Minimally Invasive and Complex Spine Fellowship (Stanford University)
    2017
Fellowship Hospital
Common Questions and Answers
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Does Dr. Chen communicate via email?
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Does Dr. Chen offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
14 users said yes.
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(14)
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Does Dr. Chen offer an online patient portal?
13 users said yes.
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Does Dr. Chen have free onsite parking?
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Yi-Ren Chen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Chen's profile.

Dr. Chen frequently treats the following conditions: Spinal Stenosis and Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Yi-Ren Chen, MD is affiliated with Mercy General Hospital, Stanford Hospital and Mercy San Juan Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Yi-Ren Chen, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Dr. Chen has over 12 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mercy General Hospital

    4001 J St, Sacramento, CA

  • Stanford Hospital

    300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA

  • Mercy San Juan Medical Center

    6501 Coyle Ave, Carmichael, CA

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