
Kathryn T Chen MD
Hepatobiliary Surgery, Surgical Oncology (Other than Breast)
Assistant Professor
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1000 W Carson StBldg 1ETorrance, CA 90502
Phone+1 310-222-2700
Fax+1 310-533-1841
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Education & Training
Fox Chase Cancer Center2011
University of MinnesotaResidency, Surgery, 2006 - 2011
St Elizabeth's Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 2004 - 2006
St Elizabeth's Medical CenterInternship, Surgery, 2004 - 2005
Ohio State University College of MedicineClass of 2004
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 2016 - 2027
MA State Medical License 2007 - 2018
PA State Medical License 2011 - 2014
MN State Medical License 2006 - 2011
American Board of Surgery Surgery
American Board of Surgery Complex General Surgical Oncology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2016-2017
- Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- ASO Visual Abstract: Underutilization of Staging Laparoscopy Prior to Neoadjuvant Systemic Therapy in Gastric Cancer.Arsha Ostowari, Kathryn T Chen, Bima J Hasjim, Stefania Montero, Shaina Sedighim
Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2026-02-01 - Underutilization of Staging Laparoscopy Prior to Neoadjuvant Systemic Therapy in Gastric Cancer.Arsha Ostowari, Kathryn T Chen, Bima J Hasjim, Stefania Montero, Shaina Sedighim
Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2026-02-01 - Less is More: A Cost and Environmental Waste Analysis in Nonadherence to Antibiotic Prophylaxis Guidelines in Clean Ambulatory Surgical Procedures.Isabela Sandigo-Saballos, Stefania Montero, Pamela Lee, Hanjoo Lee, Kathryn T Chen
The American Surgeon. 2025-10-01
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