Dennis D. Chen, MD
Dennis D. Chen, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Specialties
- Gastroenterology
- Interventional Endoscopy
Locations
- Chicago - Hyde Park
- About
- Specialties & Areas of Expertise
- Locations & Patient Information
- Education & Research
- Accepted Insurance
- External Professional Relationships
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
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Gastrointestinal Cancers
- Pancreatic Diseases
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine
- 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
Memberships & Medical Societies
- American Gastroenterological Association
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
- American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- American College of Gastroenterology
News & Research
Insurance
- Aetna Better Health *see insurance page
- Aetna HMO (specialists only)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- Aetna POS
- Aetna PPO
- BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only)
- BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only)
- BCBS Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- BCBS PPO
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna POS
- Cigna PPO
- CountyCare *see insurance page
- Humana Medicare Advantage Choice PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Choice PFFS
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Plus HMO
- Medicare
- Multiplan PPO
- PHCS PPO
- United Choice Plus POS/PPO
- United Choice HMO (specialists only)
- United Options (PPO)
- United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only)
- United W500 Emergent Wrap
- University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP)
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