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Dr. Yijun Chen, MD
Bariatric Surgery* Age 55
Dr. Yijun Chen, MD

Offers telehealth

Dr. Yijun Chen, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Los Angeles, CA.
Dr. Yijun Chen, MD

Dr. Yijun Chen, MD

Bariatric Surgery* Age 55
Los Angeles, CA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Yijun Chen, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Los Angeles, CA.
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About Dr. Yijun Chen, MD

Dr. Chen graduated from THE FOURTH MILITARY MEDICAL UNIVERSITY and completed a residency at Stanford University. Dr. Yijun Chen, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Chen has experience treating conditions like Inguinal Hernia and Obesity among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Chen's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Chen also speaks Mandarin. Dr. Chen is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Experience Check

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Inguinal Hernia
Obesity
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Inguinal Hernia
Obesity
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Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Ventral Hernia
Lipomas
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Abdominal Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Anal Fissure
Umbilical Hernia
Pelvic Abscess
Constipation
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Adjustable Gastric Banding
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Laparoscopic Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Endoscopy
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Gallstones
Abdominal Disorders
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholelithiasis
Crohn's Disease
Gallbladder Diseases
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Prolapse
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Colectomy
Colostomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux Surgery
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Ventral Herniorrhaphy
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Sleeve Gastrectomy, Laparoscopic
Vagotomy
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Weight Loss Revisional Surgery

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Medicaid
  • United Healthcare
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Cigna
    Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Workers Compensation WC
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    Blue Cross and Blue Shield
    Blue Card PPO
  • Aetna
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
    Select PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
    Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
    Select Plus HMO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
    HealthyBlue 2.0
  • UC Medicare without Prescription Drugs-CA PPO
    PERS Choice / PERSCare Providers-CA PPO
    Balanced (Prudent Buyer)-CA PPO
    EPO-CA
    UC High Option Supplement to Medicare-CA
    Bronze Select (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Gold (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Student Health-CA PPO
    Silver Advantage-CA PPO
    Tenet Network-CA PPO
    Gold EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
    Select PPO (Select Network)-CA PPO
    Gold Select (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
    Silver (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Dignity Health EPO / PPO-CA
    Bronze EPO (Prudent Buyer / Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Select-CA PPO
    Bronze (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    UC Medicare with Prescription Drugs-CA PPO
    Gold Advantage-CA PPO
    UC CORE-CA PPO
    Dignity Health Ventura EPO/PPO-CA
    Traditional
    Traditional PPO
    UC Resident and Fellows-CA PPO
    Vivity-CA HMO
    USC Plan (Two Tiered Network)-CA HMO
    MemorialCare Custom-CA PPO
    Lumenos Plans-CA PPO
    Advantage-CA PPO
    UCSHIP-CA PPO
    Gold EPO (Prudent Buyer / Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Large Group-CA PPO
    Platinum Select (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    UC Care-CA PPO
    Platinum (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Bronze EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
    National (BlueCard) PPO
    Silver Select (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    PERS Select-CA HMO
    Select (PERS Select Providers)-CA PPO
    UC Health Savings Plan-CA
    Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Individual-CA PPO
    Silver EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
    Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Small Group-CA PPO
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Where Dr. Yijun Chen, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Office
    200 Medical Plz, Los Angeles, CA 90095
  2. 2 Office
    100 Medical Plz, Los Angeles, CA 90095
  3. 3 UCLA Health Santa Monica Surgery
    1223 16th St Ste 3400, Santa Monica, CA 90404
  4. 4 Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
    757 Westwood Plz, Los Angeles, CA 90095

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Meet Dr. Yijun Chen, MD

Languages Spoken
Mandarin
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Bariatric Surgery
Specialties*
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FAQs About Dr. Chen's Practice

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

Dr. Chen frequently treats the following conditions: Inguinal Hernia and Obesity. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Yijun Chen, MD is affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Yijun Chen, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • THE FOURTH MILITARY MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

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Residency Hospital
  • Stanford University
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Duke University
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Yijun Chen, MD Practices

  • Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, Los Angeles, CA

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