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Howard Jen, MD, Pediatric (General) Surgery, Los Angeles, CA, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

HowardC.JenMD

Pediatric (General) Surgery Los Angeles, CA

Assistant Professor at David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA

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Summary

  • Dr. Howard Jen is a general surgeon in Santa Monica, CA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Mattel Childrens Hospital University of California Los Angeles and Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. He received his medical degree from University of Maryland School of Medicine and has been in practice 12 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including Chinese (Mandarin). He specializes in pediatric general surgery and is experienced in chest wall deformities, fetal surgery, pediatric inflammatory bowel disease, healthcare outcomes research, and pediatric general surgery.

Education & Training

  • Baylor College of Medicine
    Baylor College of MedicineFellowship, Pediatric Surgery, 2012 - 2014
  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
    UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 2005 - 2012
  • University of Maryland School of Medicine
    University of Maryland School of MedicineClass of 2005

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2007 - 2024
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2014 - 2018
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2012 - 2016
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Surgery Pediatric Surgery

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Outcomes and Costs of Pediatric Appendectomies at Rural Hospitals  
    Shant Shekherdimian, Howard Jen, Daniel A Deugarte, Steven L Lee, Journal of Pediatric Surgery

Authored Content

  • Jejunal Adenomyoma in an Infant with GastroschisisMay 2018
  • Jejunal Adenomyoma in an Infant with GastroschisisMay 2018

Press Mentions

  • Antibiotic Treatment Alone Less Effective in Children with More Appendicitis Pain
    Antibiotic Treatment Alone Less Effective in Children with More Appendicitis PainMay 6th, 2022

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Chinese (Mandarin)

Hospital Affiliations