Thomas C. Chen - Keck Medicine of USC
Patient Rating
4.8out of 5
168 Ratings
34 Comments

Thomas C. Chen, MD, PhD

Neurosurgery, Spine Surgery, Brain Tumor, Brain and Tumor Neurosurgery
Accepting New Patients

Locations

Photo of Los Angeles – Neurosurgery
place
1520 San Pablo St. HC2 - Suite 3800 HC2 - Suite 3800, Los Angeles, CA 90033
phone
schedule

Monday - Friday

7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Photo of Los Angeles - Spine Center
place
1450 San Pablo St. HC4 - Suite 5400 HC4 - Suite 5400, Los Angeles, CA 90033
phone
schedule

Monday - Friday

8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Provider Details

Languages Spoken
Taiwanese, English
Gender
Male
About Thomas C. Chen, MD, PhD
Dr. Chen's goal is to make USC Neuro-oncology the leader in innovative treatments for brain and spine tumors. As a result, emphasis is placed on translating new findings made in the laboratory to clinical trials. Laboratory efforts are directed toward research on endoplasmic reticulum stress, understanding glioblastoma endothelial cells, and development of novel anti-invasion therapies such as vicrostatin, a unique disintegrin made at USC, and noscopine. Technological advances that may be used in the treatment of brain or spine tumors are being developed, patented, and will soon be highlighted. Novel clinical trials currently available or soon to be available at USC include anti-EGFRviii vaccine therapy, IL-4-pseudomonas exotoxin for convection enhanced delivery, and anti-tenascin brachytherapy. Surgical therapy is based on the newest techniques in microdissection and image guidance using neuronavigational therapy, with a soon to be added intraoperative MRI scanner. Spine oncology is especially unique as Dr. Chen is one of the few fellowship trained spine surgeons focused on spine cancer. Decisions on therapy are made through tumor board via a multi-disciplinary team dedicated to neuro-oncology including neurosurgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology, neuropathology, and neuro-radiology.

Experience

Specialties
  • Neurosurgery
  • Spine Surgery
  • Brain Tumor
  • Brain and Tumor Neurosurgery
Areas of Focus
Neurosurgery, Spine Surgery, Brain and Tumor Surgery 
Academic Title
Professor of Neurological Surgery

Insurances Accepted

Note: Please contact the practice directly to confirm your health plan is accepted.

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  • Health Net Covered California
  • Great-West Healthcare of California, Inc.
  • Private Health Care Systems
  • First Health
  • Brand New Day
  • USC Network
  • Interplan
  • Blue Shield Covered California
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital
  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross Covered California
  • GEHA
  • Union Roofers Health & Welfare Fund
  • Anthem Blue Cross Prudent Buyer
  • ChoiceCare Network
  • Marian Health Services
  • Beech Street Corporation /WC
  • Health Net
  • Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers Health & Welfare
  • TriWest Healthcare Alliance (UHC)
  • CIGNA
  • NEXT
  • Blue Shield of California
  • United Healthcare
  • Kern Health Systems
  • Watchtower
  • Take Care (GUAM)
  • Pacificare
  • Health Plans of Nevada
  • Medicare
  • MultiPlan

Ratings and Reviews

Patient Rating
4.8out of 5
168 Ratings
34 Comments
  • Provider Explanations Easy to Understand
  • Provider Gave Easy to Understand Instructions
  • Provider Showed Respect
  • Provider Listened Carefully
  • Provider Knew Medical History
  • Provider Spent Enough Time
4.8out of 5(168 Ratings, 34 Comments)
Dec 3, 2024

Very good service


Nov 26, 2024

Explain very good my problem and the plan to get it resolved.


Nov 26, 2024

An excellent Doctor, I had the wrong diagnosis for 14 years and he discovered the problem, he gave me a light of hope to be able to live without malice, God bless him for his wisdom.


Nov 19, 2024

Overall, results and care at USC were excellent


Nov 12, 2024

Dr. Chen ended up performing two surgeries during my visit to California. I can always expect Dr. Chen to explain in detail what's going on with my spine and explain in great detail the best course of action. Dr. Chen never rush my visits. He takes necessary time to answer all of my questions. I can always depend on Dr. Chen showing up final moments leading up to the surgery, playing a significant role in reassuring any concerns we may have. I say we because at times my wife may have questions or concerns as well. Lastly, my wife and I are so impressed with Dr. Chen's post surgery visit practices. It's not uncommon for him to show up on weekends, early mornings or late evenings. I've always believed that the best of physicians are those who are consistent in visiting patients, while exercising great bedside manners. Anyone seeking the very best in spinal surgery, cannot go wrong considering Dr. Chen and staff.


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