History
After graduating from Erskine College, he attended Emory University School of Medicine where he received his M.D. as well as completed his dermatology internship. He then served in the military as a flight surgeon in the United States Air Force at Clark Air Base in the Philippines. Upon returning to the United States, he trained in the dermatology specialty in the United States Navy at Naval Regional Medical Center in San Diego, CA. Dr Chen has received certificates of special trainings in Aerospace Medicine and Infectious Disease. He was a staff dermatologist at Long Beach Naval Hospital before he returned to civilian life and started his private practice in the San Gabriel Valley area. He is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology, and is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. Locally, he is an active member of Los Angeles Metropolitan Dermatology Society and is a board member of the Society, serving as its president in since 2016.
Specialties
Dr. Chen's specializes in medical dermatology with focus on skin conditions such as psoriasis, rosacea, vitiligo, and urticaria (hives). Other areas of expertise include hyperhidrosis, melanoma & non-melanoma skin cancers, mycosis fungoides, and eczema. Using both conventional treatment modalities, as well as new advancements of biologic agents, Dr. Chen provides comprehensive care for psoriasis and vitiligo, including narrowband UVB total body phototherapy, and targeted UV treatment with Excimer laser.