Jeffrey L Chen M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
200 West Arbor Dr San Diego CA, 92103About
Dr. Jeffrey Chen is a physiatrist practicing in San Diego, CA. Dr. Chen is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Chen focuses on a patients ability to function, and can treat multiple conditions that affect the brain, nerves, spine, bones, muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. Dr. Chen can diagnose and treat pain that is a result of injury, disease or a disabling condition. Physiatrists often lead a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and physicians in a patients treatment or prevention plan.
Education and Training
University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, Ks Medical Degree
St. Mary Medical Center, UCLA affiliate, Long Beach, CA Other Degree
UC Los Angeles, School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA Other Degree
UC Los Angeles, VA Hospital, Los Angeles, CA Other Degree
UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego, CA Other Degree
Pain Management Specialist Medical Degree
Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology Medical Degree
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR- Pain Medicine
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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