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Dr. Terence Chen, MD
Neurosurgery* Age 69
Dr. Terence Chen, MD
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Dr. Terence Chen, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Walnut Creek, CA.
Dr. Terence Chen, MD
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Dr. Terence Chen, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 69
Walnut Creek, CA
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Terence Chen, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Walnut Creek, CA.

About Dr. Terence Chen, MD

Dr. Chen graduated from Yale School of Medicine. Dr. Terence Chen, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Walnut Creek, CA and has 42 years experience. Dr. Chen has experience treating conditions like Myelopathy, Cervical Spine Myelopathy, Cancer of Cerebral Meninges, Spinal Stenosis, Osteoarthritis of Spine, Broken Neck and Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Chen received an average rating of 3.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Chen's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Chen is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Myelopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Myelopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Spinal Stenosis
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Broken Neck
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Cervical Stenosis
Meningiomas
Hypothalamus Cancer
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Pituitary Tumor
Spinal Discectomy
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Spinal Cord Injury
Spondylolisthesis
Cerebral Edema
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Compressed Spinal Cord
Brain Surgery
Spine Deformities
Scoliosis
Spinal Fusion
Degenerative Disc Disease
Brain Cancer
Brain Aneurysm
Herniated Disc
Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Cranial Trauma
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Back Pain
Low Back Pain
Neuroplasty of Extremity
Cerebrovascular Disease
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Neuroplasty
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Acoustic Neuroma
Aneurysm
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Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Bone Disorders
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Disorders
Cancer
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Communicating Hydrocephalus
Complete Spinal Cord Injury
Craniopharyngioma
Dropfoot
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Fracture
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Hydrocephalus
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Lumbar Spinal Cord Injury
Myelomalacia
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pineal Region Tumors
Polyneuropathy
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Secondary Malignancies
Severe Traumatic Brain Injury
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Tarlov Cyst
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Thrombosis
Torticollis
Traumatic Cerebral Edema
Ulnar Neuropathy
Upper Back Pain
Vertebral Column Tumors
Whiplash
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Aneurysm Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery, Open
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Cervical Spine Reconstruction
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Herniated Disc Surgery
Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Repair
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Neurostimulation
Neurostimulator Implantation
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Peripheral Nerve Block
Pituitary Gland Tumor Excision
Posterior Interbody Lumbar Fusion (ALIF)
Repair Intracranial Aneurysm
Skull Base Surgery
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Health Net
  • United Healthcare
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Aetna
  • Dignity Health Custom Advantage-CA HMO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Cigna
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • MedHealthInsurance
  • Delta Health System
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Humana
  • Commercial Insurance Company

Where Dr. Terence Chen, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Northern California Cornea Associates Inc.
    122 La Casa Via Ste 222, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
  2. 2 Walnut Creek Medical Center
    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94598

What Patients Say

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3.0
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Aug 10, 2023
Dr. Chen saved my life as I know it and I’ll be forever grateful.
Wendy Benson — Aug 10, 2023
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Meet Dr. Terence Chen, MD

Specialties*
Neurosurgery
Neurological Trauma Surgery
Specialties*
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FAQs About Dr. Chen's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Terence Chen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Chen's profile.

Dr. Chen frequently treats the following conditions: Myelopathy, Cervical Spine Myelopathy, Cancer of Cerebral Meninges, Spinal Stenosis, Osteoarthritis of Spine, Broken Neck and Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Terence Chen, MD is affiliated with John Muir Medical Center Concord and John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek.

Yes, Dr. Terence Chen, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Yale School of Medicine
    1984
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • Yale New Haven Hospital
    1985
Internship

Hospitals Where Dr. Terence Chen, MD Practices

  • John Muir Medical Center Concord

    2540 East St, Concord, CA

  • John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek

    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek, CA

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