Dr. Calvin Edward Chen MD
Family Practitioner
701 E. El Camino Real Mountain View CA, 94040About
Dr. Calvin Chen is a family practitioner practicing in Mountain View, CA. Dr. Chen specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Chen possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Univ of Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1997
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- General Care
Professional Memberships
- Member Clinical Educator for Stanford Department of Internal Medicine, American Academy of Family Practice,
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