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Dr. Terence Chen, MD

Neurosurgery*
4.0 (16)
Map Pin Small Walnut Creek, CA
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Terence Chen, MD

Dr. Terence Chen, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Walnut Creek, CA. They specialize in Neurosurgery, has 40 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurosurgery. They graduated from Yale School of Medicine and is affiliated with John Muir Medical Center Concord and John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek. Patients rated Dr. Chen an average 4.0 star rating.

Dr. Chen works at Practice in Walnut Creek, CA with other offices in Vancouver, WA. 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

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    1455 Montego Ste 200, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (925) 937-0404
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    Northern California Cornea Associates Inc.
    122 La Casa Via Ste 222, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (925) 937-0404
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    1101 SE Tech Center Dr Ste 155, Vancouver, WA 98683 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (925) 937-0404
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    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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    About Dr. Terence Chen, MD

    Specialties*
    • Neurosurgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 40 years of experience
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    • English
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    • 1720180946
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    Education & Certifications

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    • Yale New Haven Hospital
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    • Yale School of Medicine
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    • Neurosurgery
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    16 patients have reviewed Dr. Chen. The overall rating for this provider is 4.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Chen.

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