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Gary Chien, MD, Urology, Los Angeles, CA

Gary W. Chien MD FACS

Urology•Los Angeles, CA

Minimally Invasive Surgery, Surgical Oncology

Regional Assistant Medical Director Graduate Medical Education Designated Institutional Official

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  • 4900 Sunset BoulevardLos Angeles, CA 90027

  • Phone+1 800-954-8000

  • Fax+1 323-783-7272

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Summary

  • Dr. Gary Chien is a urologist based in Los Angeles, CA, with subspecialties in robotic surgery and oncology. He completed his residency in urology at Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Los Angeles) and pursued a fellowship in urologic surgical oncology at the University of Chicago. Dr. Chien holds a BA in Biology from the University of California, Berkeley, and a medical degree from the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine. His expertise includes urologic oncology, specifically upper tract oncology and benign pathologies. He has published several articles on prostate cancer and urological trends. He also serves as the ACGME Designated Institutional Official for Kaiser Permanente Southern California (KPSC) Graduate Medical Education, and is the Regional Assistant Medical Director for KPSC Affiliate Undergraduate Medication.

Education & Training

  • University of Chicago
    University of ChicagoFellowship, Urologic Surgical Oncology, 2003 - 2004
  • Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Los Angeles)
    Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Los Angeles)Residency, Urology, 1999 - 2003
  • Geisinger Health System
    Geisinger Health SystemResidency, Urology, 1997 - 1999
  • State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine
    State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of MedicineClass of 1997
  • University of California, Berkeley
    University of California, BerkeleyBA, Biology, 1988 - 1992

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1999 - 2027
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2002 - 2005
  • Urology
    American Board of Urology Urology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2011

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Healthcare Utilization in Men with Poorer Sexual and Urinary Function Recovery Following Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy  
    Patrick S Kilday, Gary W Chien, George A Abdelsayed, World Journal of Urology

Press Mentions

  • Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Annual Research Week 2023: Research as a Pillar for Well-Being in Graduate Medical Education and Beyond
    Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Annual Research Week 2023: Research as a Pillar for Well-Being in Graduate Medical Education and BeyondSeptember 30th, 2024
  • Study on Prostate Cancer Treatment Options Reveals How ALL Medical Interventions Devastate Quality of Life for Men (And Why Prevention Is Better)
    Study on Prostate Cancer Treatment Options Reveals How ALL Medical Interventions Devastate Quality of Life for Men (And Why Prevention Is Better)April 25th, 2017
  • Type of Treatment for Prostate Cancer Affects Quality of Life
    Type of Treatment for Prostate Cancer Affects Quality of LifeApril 20th, 2017
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