Dr. Judy Hall Chen, MD, Family Practitioner
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Dr. Judy Hall Chen, MD

OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)

1670 120th Street, Womens Center Los Angeles California, 90059
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Judy Hall Chen, MD, is a general OB/GYN academic practitioner providing outstanding services as a Subject Matter Expert for Los Angeles County Department of Health Services, which she joined in 2013. She acts as Subject Matter Expert for women’s health service needs in the area of electronic medical records. Dr. Chen is a board certified obstetrician/gynecologist with an interest in minimally invasive surgery, medical technology integration/development, and medical education in the changing social structure of healthcare delivery. Dr. Chen has previously served as Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at The Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, where she was honored with the 2013 National Faculty Award for Excellence in Resident Education by the Council on Resident Education in OB/GYN. Her work as an academic practitioner places a great emphasis on MIS/Management Information System approaches in the clinical aspects of medicine and technology integration into all aspects of medicine, including clinical, investigational, and workflow efficiencies. In addition to her work with the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services, Dr. Chen is affiliated with The Martin Luther King Jr. Outpatient Center in Los Angeles, CA, and Harbor UCLA Medical Center in Torrance, CA. Furthermore, she is an active volunteer as Core content provider for PowerChart Maternity, Cerner Corporation (2013-present), coordinating/volunteering physician for Living Stream Ministry in Anaheim, California (2006-present), and volunteer physician for Full-Time Training in Anaheim, California (2005-present). She has also participated on a medical mission trip to Sarsa, India, in 2014, among other volunteering initiatives. Dr. Chen has research interests in the impact of big data analysis and data mining capacity upon both population health assessment and evidence based medicine interpretation/application. 

Dr. Judy Hall Chen, MD's Videos

Education and Training

Boston University

Board Certification

American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Provider Details

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Dr. Judy Hall Chen, MD's Expert Contributions
  • Is my constipation normal?

    Whether your constipation is related to hormonal fluctuations depends upon when your periods occur in relation to your constipation. READ MORE

  • What if I miss a week straight of birth control pills?

    When you miss a whole week of pills the main consequence is that your ovaries may start to function again, so you are primarily at risk for getting pregnant if you are sexually active with a male partner. I recommend restarting your pills once a day and then using condoms along with your pills until your next period. It may throw off your bleeding cycle, but after another packet of pills, this should return very nearly to normal. READ MORE

  • Did my dental x-rays harm my baby? (first trimester)

    No need to worry. Standard dental x-rays have very little radiation exposure risk to a pregnancy. First, the radiation dose is very small, about less than 50 micro-grays per film. Second, the beams are localized to the dental area. Third, the distance from where the pregnancy is located is large. Finally, the weighted protection is sufficient to block and escape rays from the films. Judy Chen READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

AcademiaGynecologyMinimally Invasive SurgeryObstetrics

Awards

  • 2013 National Faculty Award for Excellence in Resident Education, Council on Resident Education in Ob/Gyn, University of Southern California   
  • 2010: Team Spirit Award for cooperation and partnership, peer selected, LAC+USC OBGYN residency   
  • 2008: Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceutical Best Teaching Resident   
  • 2008: Nurses Choice Award for Excellence in Patient Care   
  • 2007: Daniel R Mishell Jr. Teaching Award   

Professional Memberships

  • American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists  
  • American Medical Association  
  • American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists  

Internships

  • Northridge Hosp Mc

Fellowships

  • University of Southern California (Teaching and Education)

Professional Society Memberships

  • ACOG, AMA, AAGL

Articles and Publications

    Areas of research

    • Research interest in the impact of big data analysis and data mining capacity upon both population health assessment and evidence based medicine interpretation/application.

    Philanthropic Initiatives

    • Physician Mentor, Salernis Career Night, University of Southern California, 2010; Annual Womens Health Forum, University of Southern California, 2012-present; Annual Latino Medical Student Association West Regional Conference, 2015; Core content provider for PowerChart Maternity, Cerner Corporation, 2013 - present; Coordinating/Volunteering Physician, Medical Services: national and international areas, Living Stream Ministry, Anaheim, California, 2006-present; Volunteer Physician, Medical Service, Full-Time Training in Anaheim, California, 2005-present; Mission Sarsa: medical mission to Sarsa, India, 2014

    Teaching and speaking

    • Invited Lectures:

      1.      Medical School

                                                                           i.            “State of the Art in Electronic Medical Records (EMR): Clinical and Educational Implications.”  Introduction to Clinical MedicineFaculty Retreat.  Los Angeles, California. September 2013

                                                                          ii.            Normal and Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding, USC Third Year Ob/Gyn Clerkship lecture series, Los Angeles, CA, 07/05/2011

                                                                        iii.            Pelvic Exam, recurring lecture, USC Third Year Ob/Gyn Clerkship lecture series, Los Angeles, CA, 2011 – 2013

      2.      Residents

      i.  Over 15 different lectures ranging from gynecologic infectious diseases to  mobile applications and access.  A full list will be supplied upon request.

      3.      LAC+USC

      i.  “Simulation Education Training: Perinatal Update.” LAC+USC Nursing Department, Los Angeles, CA, 6/21/2012

      4.      Locally

      i.  “Obesity and Contraception.” California Family Heath Council, Los Angeles, CA, 5/7/2014

      5.      Nationally

      i.  “Hormonal Replacement Therapy: Making Sense of the Data.” Chinese American Medical Association of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, 10/11/2014

    Hobbies / Sports

    • Tri-Athlete

    Favorite professional publications

    • New England Journal of Medicine, The Green Journal

    Areas of research

    Research interest in the impact of big data analysis and data mining capacity upon both population health assessment and evidence based medicine interpretation/application.

    Dr. Judy Hall Chen, MD's Practice location

    LA County Department of Health

    1670 120th Street, Womens Center -
    Los Angeles, California 90059
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    New patients: 424-338-1230
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    1619 E EDINGER AVE -
    SANTA ANA, CA 92705
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    New patients: 714-542-8904

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    Exceptional Obstetrician and Gynecologist Academic Practitioner, Judy Hall Chen, MD

    Dr. Judy Hall Chen is an established Obstetrician and Gynecologist Academic Practitioner currently serving as a Subject Matter Expert for women’s health service needs in the area of electronic medical records with the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services. She has a special expertise in academia, obstetrics, gynecology, and minimally invasive surgery.

    Dr. Chen attended Boston University School of Medicine, graduating with her Medical Degree in 2006. Thereafter, she completed her residency with the LAC+USC Medical Center, before undertaking her fellowship with the University of Southern California.

    Dr. Chen is a board certified obstetrician and gynecologist with an interest in minimally invasive surgery, medical technology integration and development, as well as medical education in the changing social structure of healthcare delivery. She remains a distinguished member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, American Medical Association, and the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists. She attributes her success to her hard work and dedication to her profession and her students. When she is not working, Dr. Chen is a tri-athlete and enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

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