Dennis Chen, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who specializes in interventional endoscopy, which offers minimally invasive procedure for complex digestive diseases. Dr. Chen is an expert in diagnosing and treating everything from common conditions to more complicated gastrointestinal problems, including:
- Biliary disease
- Pancreatic disease
- Gastrointestinal cancers (biliary, pancreatic, esophagus, stomach and colon cancer)
- Barrett’s esophagus
With his interventional endoscopic experience and skill, Dr. Chen performs endoscopic mucosal resection of large colon polyps, luminal stent placement (esophageal, duodenal and colonic) and more. He provides his patients with treatment options that offer a faster recovery and less pain that open surgery.
As a physician-scientist, Dr. Chen is active in researching endoscopic innovations and devices to improve care for his patients. He also serves as part of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) technology committee.
In addition to his dedication to his clinical practice and research, Dr. Chen is heavily involved in teaching medical students, residents and fellows, offering guidance and mentorship as they move through their medical careers. Through his lectures, panels and grand rounds, Dr. Chen provides current, in-depth information about gastroenterology and therapeutic endoscopy.
Specialties
Areas of Expertise
- Gastrointestinal Cancers
- Pancreatic Diseases
- Biliary Tract Disease
- Barrett's Esophagus
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine
- Gastroenterology
Memberships & Medical Societies
- American Gastroenterological Association
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
- American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- American College of Gastroenterology
Practicing Since
- 2020
Languages Spoken
- English
- Mandarin Chinese
Medical Education
- University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio
Internship
- University of Michigan Hospitals & Health Ctrs.
Residency
- University of Michigan Hospitals & Health Ctrs.
Fellowship
- University of Michigan Hospitals & Health Ctrs.; Northwestern Memorial Hospital
News & Research
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- Aetna PPO
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- Cigna HMO
- Cigna POS
- Cigna PPO
- CountyCare *see insurance page
- Aetna Better Health *see insurance page
- Medicare
- Multiplan PPO
- PHCS PPO
- United Choice Plus POS/PPO
- United Options (PPO)
- United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only)
- United W500 Emergent Wrap
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- BCBS Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Choice PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Choice PFFS
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Plus HMO
- United Choice HMO (specialists only)
- University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP)
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