Dr. Christopher Chen is an anesthesiologist in Pleasanton, who manages patient pain levels before, during, and after surgical procedures.
Dr. Christopher Chen graduated from University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine in 1987.
Dr. Chen has one office in California where he specializes in Anesthesiology, Pain Management and Thoracic Surgery.
As an anesthesiologist in Pleasanton, CA, Dr. Chen ensures patients are free of pain before (pre-op), during, and after (post-op) a surgical procedure. By administering anesthesia, Dr. Chen ensures that patients do not feel the pain of a surgical procedure.
Pain management doctors specialize in caring for patients who are dealing with chronic pain, whether resulting from injury, disease, or otherwise. Dr. Chen creates customized pain management plans for patients that may include therapy, medication management, or minimally invasive procedures. When creating a customized pain management plan, Dr. Chen will evaluate the patient and their medical history, in addition to performing tests to arrive at a precise diagnosis.
Following rigorous and lengthy training, thoracic surgeons are uniquely qualified to perform complex surgeries on the chest, or thorax as it is sometimes called. Their focus is usually on the lungs, esophagus, and other areas of the chest, and may also include the heart. As such, Dr. Chen may see patients in California for a wide range of surgeries, for example removing cancer causing tumors from the esophagus and chest wall, or even a lung transplant.
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Chen, but only those who participate in Medicare.