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Dr. Allen Chen, MD

Interventional Spine Medicine*•Male•Age 48

Interventional Spine Medicine*

Dr. Allen Chen, MD is an interventional spine medicine specialist in Santa Monica, CA and has over 18 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from New York University Grossman School of Medicine in 2005. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

Dr. Allen Chen, MD

UCLA Spine Center

1131 Wilshire Blvd Ste 100 Santa Monica, CA 90401
Telehealth services available

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(310) 319-3475
Telehealth services available

Accepting new patients

(310) 319-3475

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  • Explains Conditions Well
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  • Offers Telehealth
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  • Practices at Top Hospital
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  • Explained conditions well
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  • Appointment wasn't rushed
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What went well
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  • Explained conditions well
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  • Appointment wasn't rushed
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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  • Explained conditions well
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  • Appointment wasn't rushed
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  • Appointment was rushed
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  • Explained conditions well
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  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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  • Appointment was rushed
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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  • Staff wasn't friendly
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
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  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
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  • Long wait times
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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  • Explained conditions well
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About Me

Care Philosophy

 I will offer a thorough evaluation of your complaints and will provide a diagnostic and treatment plan that fits you as an individual. I understand...Read more

Biography

Allen S. Chen, MD, MPH, FAAPMR is the Chief of Interventional Spine at the UCLA Spine Center in Santa Monica, California. He specializes in treating patients...Read more
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Specialties*

  • Interventional Spine Medicine
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Interventional Pain Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

Board Certifications

American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation®
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Pain Medicine
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University of California Los Angeles Medical Center

Fellowship Hospital, 2010

University of Washington

Residency Hospital, 2009

University of Maryland Medical Center

Internship Hospital, 2006

New York University Grossman School of Medicine

Medical School, 2005

HARVARD Medical School

Undergraduate School, 1997

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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    What is Dr. Allen Chen, MD's office address?

    Dr. Chen's office is located at 1131 Wilshire Blvd Ste 100, Santa Monica, CA 90401. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

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    Locations

    UCLA Spine Center

    UCLA Spine Center1131 Wilshire Blvd Ste 100 Santa Monica, CA 90401
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    • Call
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    • Hours
      • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Sat: closed
      • Sun: closed
    • Directions

    Practice

    Office180 Fort Washington Ave # HP-1-199 New York, NY 10032
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    Center for Cerebral Palsy at UCLA1250 16th St Santa Monica, CA 90404
    3

    Rehabilitation and Regenerative

    ColumbiaDoctors Midtown51 W 51st St # 375 New York, NY 10019
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    • Call
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    • Hours
      • Mon: closed
      • Tue: closed
      • Wed: closed
      • Thu: 8:00am - 4:00pm
      • Fri: closed
      • Sat: closed
      • Sun: closed
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz
    Los Angeles, CA 90095
    Recipient of 32
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    America's 50 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    17% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

    UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

    1250 16th St
    Santa Monica, CA 90404
    Recipient of 15
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    America's 50 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    79%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    15% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

    NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center

    622 W 168th St
    New York, NY 10032
    Recipient of 11
    hospital awards
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality.