Steven L Chen MD MBA, FACS
Breast, Endocrine, Melanoma, Surgical Oncology (Other than Breast)
Physician
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8901 Activity RdSuite 102San Diego, CA 92126
Phone+1 844-627-4763
Fax+1 855-407-5639
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Summary
- Dr. Steven Chen is a surgical oncologist in San Diego, CA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Scripps Memorial Hospital-La Jolla, Palomar Hospital, and Sharp Memorial Hospital. He received his medical degree from University of Michigan Medical School and has been in practice 19 years. He specializes in breast, endocrine, and melanoma surgery
Education & Training
University of MichiganResidency, Surgery, 1998 - 2005
University of Michigan Medical SchoolClass of 1998
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 2005 - 2026
MI State Medical License 2003 - 2019
American Board of Surgery Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- The Importance of a Pre-treatment Baseline When Screening Patients for Breast-Cancer-Related Lymphedema.Steven L Chen, Chirag Shah, John Boyages, Louise Koelmeyer, Frank A Vicini
Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2025-10-01 - ASO Visual Abstract: The Importance of a Pretreatment Baseline When Screening Patients for Breast-Cancer-Related Lymphedema.Steven L Chen, Chirag Shah, John Boyages, Louise Koelmeyer, Frank A Vicini
Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2025-08-08 - Goal-Oriented Surgical Mentoring Yields Long-Term Benefits for Both Mentor and Mentee.Jennifer E Rosen, Steven Chen, Rebecca Britt, Abigail Fox, Cynthia Downard
The American Surgeon. 2025-07-15
Press Mentions
Getting Ahead of Lymphedema with Proactive TestingMarch 25th, 2025
Committees
- Member, Training Committee - Society of Surgical Oncology 2013 - Present
- Director, Board of Directors - American Society of Breast Surgeons 2013 - Present
- Member, Legislative Committee - American College of Surgeons 2012 - Present
- Member, Leadership Committee - Association for Academic Surgery 2013 - 2015
- Governing Council, Young Physicians Section - American Medical Association 2009 - 2014
- Executive Committee, Young Fellows Association - American College of Surgeons 2007 - 2013
Professional Memberships
- Member
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- President
- Specialty and Service Society Governing Council
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- Society of University SurgeonsMember
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