Charlie Chen M.D., Plastic Surgeon | Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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Charlie Chen M.D.

Plastic Surgeon | Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

7695 Cardinal Court Suite 390 San Diego California, 92123
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About

Charlie Chen M.D. is a dedicated plastic and reconstructive surgeon. He is an Ivy League trained surgeon who completed a full general surgery residency at Yale University, followed by a plastic surgery residency at University of California, San Diego. He furthered his training by completing an aesthetic surgery fellowship in Charlotte, NC as the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Endorsed Fellow.

Prior to his surgical training, Dr. Chen received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology at University of California, Los Angeles. He went on to earn his Medical Doctor degree at Loyola University Chicago.

Throughout his career, Dr. Chen has remained active in academic teaching and research into new surgical techniques. During his time at Yale University, he was awarded the prestigious Outstanding Performance in Medical Student Teaching Award. He has published his findings with world-renown innovators in journals such as Annals of Plastic Surgery, International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and Journal of Vascular Surgery. He has also presented his work at the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, American Association of Hand Surgery, and New England Hand Society meetings.

Dr. Chen offers both surgical and non-surgical techniques customized to individual needs and desires of the patient. He has a calm demeanor and outstanding bedside manner that gives his patients confidence and comfort in receiving the highest quality of care.

Outside the operating room, Dr. Chen loves spending time with his wife and two daughters. He also enjoys sailing, playing the guitar, and fishing. Dr. Chen is fluent in Mandarin and Taiwanese.

Education and Training

Yale University General Surgery 2014

UC San Diego Plastic Surgery 2017

Loyola University Chicago MD 2009

Provider Details

Male Mandarin Chinese, English

Areas of expertise and specialization

Breast augmentationMastopexyBreast reductionAbdominoplastyLiposuctionBody contouringFaceliftNeckliftBlepharoplastyFat grafting

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Attending University of California, San Diego 2019 - Present

Awards

  • Outstanding Teaching Award 2014 Yale University 
  • Travel Scholarship 2017 Aesthetic Surgery Education and Research Foundation 

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Charlie Chen, M.D.

7695 Cardinal Court Suite 390 -
San Diego, California 92123
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