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Dr. Philip Chen, MD

Gastroenterology*
5.0 (23)
Map Pin Small Irvine, CA
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Philip Chen, MD

Dr. Philip Chen, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Irvine, CA. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 22 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from George Washington University and is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach. Patients rated Dr. Chen an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Chen works at Practice in Irvine, CA with other offices in Newport Beach, CA, Murrieta, CA and Fountain Valley, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Colorectal Polyp, Intestinal Ulcer and Gastric Ulcer along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Chen's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Office
    16405 Sand Canyon Ave Ste 250, Irvine, CA 92618 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (949) 502-5572
  2. 2
    Tm. Kalra M.d. A Professional Corp.
    520 Superior Ave Ste 295, Newport Beach, CA 92663 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (949) 645-1967
  3. 3
    Office
    40663 Murrieta Hot Springs Rd Ste C1, Murrieta, CA 92562 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (951) 200-6791
  4. 4
    Ronald J Policastro MD Inc
    18111 Brookhurst St Ste 5200, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (714) 962-7705

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Hoag Hospital Newport Beach

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Colorectal Polyp
Intestinal Ulcer
Gastric Ulcer
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Constipation
Dysentery
Gastritis
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Abdominal Pain
Acute Gastritis
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Celiac Disease
Diarrhea
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Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroptosis
Hemorrhoids
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Vomiting Disorders
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Abdominal Disorders
Anal or Rectal Pain
Ascites
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Autoimmune Diseases
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Biliary Cirrhosis
Bowel Strangulation
Cancer
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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Cholelithiasis
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Bile Duct
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Indigestion
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Ischemia
Intestinal Obstruction
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenomegaly
Stomach Diseases
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcer
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Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Viral Hepatitis
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Gastroenterology Procedures
Hemorrhoid Banding
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Therapeutic ERCP
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    About Dr. Philip Chen, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 22 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1073796728
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of California, Irvine School of Medicine
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • University of California Davis Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • George Washington University
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • University of California at Los Angeles
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Philip Chen, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Chen is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Chen has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Chen has seen patients for Colorectal Polyp, Intestinal Ulcer and Gastric Ulcer, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Chen on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    23 patients have reviewed Dr. Chen. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Chen.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Chen, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Chen appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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