David Kuan Chen

David Kuan Chen MD

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Otolaryngology
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4.8 / 5 (based on 723 Reviews) View 146 Comments

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Dr. Chen had a fascination with medicine early on in his childhood, as both his father and grandfather were family doctors. “I have always known that I would go into medicine since I was in kindergarten. I saw firsthand how my father and grandfather’s work impacted the lives of those in our community on a daily basis” states Dr. Chen. “I enjoy the ability to improve my patients' lives by allowing them to hear, breathe and speak better. I am fortunate to specialize in a field where tangible results can make a difference in the patient’s daily life.” Outside of work, Dr. Chen has a fascination with food and says people are often surprised by how much he can eat. His favorite restaurants are Korean BBQs and Seafood Buffets. With such a great appreciation for food, comes a responsibility to remain active. He loves hiking, cross-country running, combat workouts, kayaking and biking to name a few. Dr. Chen loves the outdoors and appreciates all that mother-nature has to offer.

Office Information

Hospital/Group Affiliation

PIH Health Whittier Hospital

PIH Health Physicians

Profile

Gender

Male

Specialties

  • Otolaryngology

Additional Languages

  • Chinese
  • Mandarin
  • Spanish
  • Taiwanese

Education

Medical School

University of California School of Medicine (San Diego)

University of Tennessee Medical Center (Memphis)

Board Certifications

  • Otolaryngology

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Patient Reviews

November 07, 2024
Dr Chen was really nice he wrote down notes about what he was asking and explained what he was doing to make my ear feel and get better his staff was good too
November 01, 2024
Thank you.
October 25, 2024
Thank you.
October 24, 2024
I wish the scheduling can allow sooner appointment. Because it wasn't crowded at the lobby of the front desk.
October 22, 2024
Dr. Chen patiently listened to all my concerns and he addressed each item thoroughly. He provided information on how to treat my condition. He also gave my a thorough examination. I am grateful and thankful.
October 22, 2024
I really liked the attention that the doctor paid to me, very kind and very correct in explaining the reason for the answer, which I expected to be very good, I would give him a 10, thank you very much.
October 22, 2024
Everything was good experience, just the parking, most of the hospital or clinic do have a free parking, fist time that I had to pay to enter a clinic. Thank you for the service provide and good customer service.
October 21, 2024
Excellent treatment.
October 18, 2024
It was pleasant visit.
October 17, 2024
He is a good doctor, very attentive and very kind with his treatment and everything. I would recommend him 10%
October 17, 2024
Excellent service, thank you.
October 17, 2024
Dr. Chen was very professional and caring
October 14, 2024
I liked the doctor, he was very, what would you say, very explaining to you and his manners were very nice. I'll see him later on next month.
October 14, 2024
I liked the doctor's whole care and how he examined me.
October 11, 2024
Very professional
October 09, 2024
Dr. Chen was very nice. He made me comfortable and helped me feel better about what was going on.
October 07, 2024
Great Customer Service !
October 07, 2024
I was very impressed with Dr. Chen and his team. I was called into the exam room at my appointment time, the doctor came in within a few minutes. Everyone in the office was respectful of my time and went out of their way to make things convenient for me.
October 04, 2024
He speaks perfect Spanish and I understood him very well.
October 03, 2024
Called for appointment and could not get in for 30 days. Fortunately someone called me a few days later and squeezed me in at Montebello
October 01, 2024
The building was clean, not so much secure from any outside forces mainly for waiting patients. The staff were courteous, although empathetically "flat" but that may be due to the nature of their job. Dr. Chen's assistant, (name removed), was very concise with the preliminary questions. Overall, the experience was excellent.
September 27, 2024
Everything was great! I just didn't understand why the X-rays taken a few days prior were not available for Dr Chen to review just the report. Maybe a glitch?
September 26, 2024
Dr David Chen is very knowledgeable, professional and approachable. I feel very fortunate to have him as my doctor.
September 23, 2024
Dr. Chen and his staff was friendly and courteous.
September 19, 2024
All the attention was excellent, thank you.
September 18, 2024
Excellent patient care. Staff very friendly and professional. On time appointment. Very satisfied with dr. Chen's care
September 13, 2024
Dr is great!!
September 11, 2024
Excellent job. Thank you so much.
September 10, 2024
I had a problem with my ears. I called for an appointment in August. I was told the earliest appointment was in November. I called one day, and told they had a cancellation. I finally got lucky. I like Dr. Chen
September 09, 2024
Keep up the good work.
September 09, 2024
Dr Chen and his staff are very caring and professional.
September 03, 2024
Dr. is a good Doctor.
August 16, 2024
I have to get some lab work done & l will return for the results.
August 12, 2024
Always good
August 08, 2024
Dr Chen was very thorough and compassionate
August 06, 2024
Everyone was very kind in the office. Dr. Chen was very kind and I appreciate that very much. Thank you.
August 06, 2024
Paying for parking is unreasonable for Many people
August 05, 2024
Everyone did great!!
August 02, 2024
Very nice doctor.
August 02, 2024
Dr. Chen is always friendly and professional. He's a great doctor.
July 31, 2024
I was really impressed with the doctor and his staff, how they were able to get something approved to do a procedure. I never have gone through that, that it happened so quick. So I was very impressed with the whole office. Thank you.
July 31, 2024
I had a consultation at this office, very nervous but Dr. Chen and staff were very friendly and attentive. And l was thankful for that.
July 29, 2024
I love the fact that Dr. Chen took the time to listen and hear my concerns. I truly recommend him, he's a very good Doctor
July 29, 2024
Very good, I left feeling better about my medical problem
July 26, 2024
No. I just wanted to say thank you to Dr. Chen because now I could hear very clearly on my left ear, so I just really appreciate that. And that's pretty much that. And yeah, my dad was also ... he was also going to him, so that's why I recommended that I wanted to go to Dr. Chen because he was really good with my dad. So now I'm going because my ear, I had a fungus in my ear, but now it's ... I think it's ... my ear is doing much, much, much better. But thank you, Dr. Chen. Bye.
July 26, 2024
after checking in online I expected to not have to wait long. I arrived 15 mins early and waited 30 mins.
July 25, 2024
It was a very good experience I'm satisfied with the results, and the following up.
July 24, 2024
Dr. Chen is an excellent Doctor. Wish him all the best!
July 24, 2024
Very Friendly and Respectful
July 23, 2024
Thank you.
July 19, 2024
I did like
July 19, 2024
For me, Dr. (name removed) is very good, I have been with him for a long time and I am very happy. I would recommend all people to him, thank you.
July 16, 2024
Dr. Chen was great and gracious enough to check me in late. I highly appreciate that. And this is (PHI removed). And he's a great doctor. He treated me well. And we are going back. We have an appointment next month. I am glad that this doctor is in Montebello. And we will refer to one of our cousins to this doctor. And I will refer my family and friends. We want to thank him for taking us in late to our appointment.
July 15, 2024
THANK THE MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS FOR THEIR EXCELLENT WORK WITH US PATIENTS.
July 10, 2024
Excellent professional.
July 08, 2024
Dr Chen is patient and understanding!
July 05, 2024
Dr. Chen was very professional and courteous. He took the time to go through my medical history and was very thorough. I would highly recommend him to friends and family.
July 02, 2024
Dr Chen was in a rush and could not answer my questions. I left there very disappointed. I told him about my voice changing since Feb 2024 and was sending me to a speech therapist.
July 01, 2024
Dr. Chen is a very caring and very professional. I enjoyed my visit with him. He is funny and easy to talk to. I will tell all my family and friends about him.
June 28, 2024
The provider was very professional. The best experience I had was with (name removed) the front office assistant. She was so pleasant and made sure that we felt safe and attended to. Thank you, (name removed).
June 26, 2024
Dr Chen said he would call prescription for antibiotics in for an infection in the top of my mouth. I called everyday for 3 days to follow up. And it still hasn't been called in to the pharmacy.
June 25, 2024
Excellent doctor.
June 25, 2024
We arrived early as we were a new patient & wasn't sure if we needed to fill out any paperwork which turns out we did not need to. Checking in online ahead of time is really convenient. We were seen early which was very nice. We have seen an ENT in another building previously & always had to wait at least an hour or more to be called to a room to be seen.
June 25, 2024
Doctor pay less attention for what I say and even don't advice what to do next step, appointment time to see specialist, I have to wait for a month. Doctor just check data on computer, and ask a couple questions and let it go.
June 24, 2024
Doctor seem to be a little bit rushed, so have a few more questions but next time I see him I'll ask him the questions thank you
June 21, 2024
a very good doctor
June 20, 2024
Foremost - Dr did listen to my symptoms but really didn't take the time to explain fully how I could improve my symptoms. Only thing he did was run a camera down my noise and say I have a lil junk in my throat & that I didn't have serious issues and here's this medicine - take it for a month and let's see what happens . When you're suffering and your voice is being affected - this is NOT what you're expecting to hear as a patient . Drs need to educate us rather than just pushing medicine . In my opinion kinda of lazy Dr who didn't really explain well .
June 14, 2024
Seems he knows what he is doing
June 06, 2024
Yes, this provider was very explicit in his description of the status of my bleeding. He was great. He was great. He helped me. He even helped me get something on the phone that I couldn't access it. And he was very clear to me. So he was great. Thank you.
June 04, 2024
The doctor was very kind to me. He was very attentive. He speaks Spanish very well and I liked that. I am very satisfied with the care he gave me. Thanks.
June 04, 2024
Everything was fine.
June 04, 2024
Dr Chen. Very friendly and courteous.
June 03, 2024
As good as it gets.
June 03, 2024
Dr. Chen & his staff were very professional made u feel real comfortable. What I liked the best was that he took his time with me. Listen & explain my questions and concerns.
May 30, 2024
Outstanding!!
May 30, 2024
He was very professional, but also very personable. He had a great sense of humor. Gained your confidence.
May 24, 2024
El Dr. Es muy profesional y muy atento.
May 22, 2024
Professional Environment (peace of mind).
May 21, 2024
Hi. Dr. Chen is a value to PIH. He is not only professional, he's also very careful for the patient. Only thing is he's too busy. He was trying to finish all patients on time, but still very busy. So I really like Dr. Chen, and I recommend her to all our friends. Thank you. Thank you very much. Very appreciate. I hope PIH know he's the number one doctor and a value to PIH doctor.
May 15, 2024
He made me feel very comfortable, and was very professional.
May 15, 2024
excellent job
May 07, 2024
Dr. Chen's office people have the most courteous behavior of any of the doctors I have had to visit at PIH in the last year or two. They are confident, courteous, and they darn well listen to what the patient is saying. Thank you.
May 07, 2024
Dr. Chen thank you for helping us with my daughter. I am beyond satisfied.
May 06, 2024
The truth is that it is a magnificent professional. I am very happy with it.
May 02, 2024
Estoy agradecido por la atención que me brindaron, y complacido con el Dr. por atender todas mis necesidades medicas.
May 02, 2024
Thank you.
April 26, 2024
The parking grace period needs to be extended to at least 60 minutes. It is EXTEMELY RARE to get in and out within the 30 free period ESPECIALLY when the check-in process asks us to arrive 15 minutes early.
April 25, 2024
I did wait a few minutes after my set appointment to be called in, but Dr Chen was very attentive to my concerns, even though the nurse had already asked what my concerns were he asked again and took his own notes. Dr Chen didn't waste time giving me run around she right away performed a visual exam of my sinuses with the microscopic camera
April 22, 2024
The experience was fine. Only concern was in making the appointment. Prior to getting a sane day appointment (I am assuming someone cancelled for that to happen.) I was scheduled for a month out (May 28th), which is pretty extreme.
April 22, 2024
Professional and personal excellence
April 18, 2024
Dr Chen listened to my health issue and provided a plan to find out what to do next.
April 16, 2024
Dr. Chen and his staff were thorough, friendly and helpful. The doctor explained what might be the problem and possible solutions if my symptoms occur again.
April 05, 2024
Hi, as a patient at PIH, I'm really happy with the service except the parking. Out of PIH parking, they are charged for patients, which is like $5 per visit or whatever. It just feels kind of not right. Some patients, they are low income. How do they just get there and pay for parking? Yeah. Thank you.
March 29, 2024
The wait time for an appointment is unacceptable. I tried to get my 95 year old mother in for an ear infection and the soonest we could be scheduled was in 4 week. Outrageous! Do you really expect patients to wait that long to be seen? Just for reference, I did try to schedule an appointment with her primary physician and the wait was even longer! So I'm thinking the problem is the system, not the provider. In conclusion, the office did call us because there was a cancellation and we were able to get in, so our actual wait time to be seen was only 2 days. Once we were able to get in, the experience was great. Dr. Chen and staff took great care of my mother and resolved her issue. You really need to asses the protocol for appointments.
March 29, 2024
Definitely I will recommend this doctor office to anyone, the receptionist went out of her way to give me this appointment as soon as possible, very professional and friendly!! Happy to go back !
March 27, 2024
I had a good experience and left the office with a clear plan. Excellent experience
March 26, 2024
The appointments were too far out.
March 25, 2024
Dr. David Chen is kind and courteous. He always puts his patients at ease.
March 22, 2024
Thank you.
February 23, 2024
I really trusted Dr. Chen and I'm very happy that I was referred to him by my doctor.
February 21, 2024
Everything is good and all the questions are good.
February 20, 2024
Dr Chen is very professional and helpful to give me advice about my hearing loss problems . He is very patient with me and very thorough . Thank Dr Chen to be an excellent doctor
February 16, 2024
He is always very respectful and takes really good care of me. I have confidence in him. Thank you.
February 13, 2024
Professional and helpful!
February 12, 2024
The assistant and the Dr are very friendly
February 09, 2024
The doctor was right on time, something that can be rare and his staff was very efficient. I received excellent care and will continue to see him in the future.
February 08, 2024
It took several weeks to get an appointment. After the appointment, it is taking several weeks to be able to have a hearing test.
February 08, 2024
It's too long to wait for an appointment
February 08, 2024
Dr. Chen provided a thoroughly skillful, timely and professional procedure experience. I would undoubtedly seek his service for future procedures' ??.
February 05, 2024
I believe that yes, I was seen in a timely manner. Unfortunately, I was not able to just call and schedule that appointment. Instead, I had to ask for the doctor to call us back or to get a cancellation. Unfortunately, I had something that was wrong with my ear and they wanted me to wait from January all the way until March. But yes, his office was very, very nice about calling me in regards to cancellation. So I really appreciate that. But I do not like the fact that when I need to call a doctor and be seen by a doctor, that I'm given an appointment two months out or a month and a half out. I understand that they're very busy and they have vacations and other items. But if that was the case
February 02, 2024
Explain bad side effects before introducing treatments and release prescriptions.
February 01, 2024
Dr Chen Is great and listen to what I was saying and read all my paper work and explained everything
January 29, 2024
Dr.Chen was very thorough, has a kind manner. Highly recommend Dr.Chen.
January 26, 2024
I didn't feel that he spent enough time with me and I'm still having a problem and I can't afford to go back. So I wanted to also say about Dr. (name removed), you've tried to get a hold of me and I didn't get you in time back. He was the same way, not enough time and he shouldn't have even bothered. That was a waste of both our times. Dr. Chen at least talk to me a little. But my ear still hurts. Thank you.
January 25, 2024
I am grateful to have had such a refreshing medical appointment. I only wish that I could have had the actual hearing test instead of just meeting Dr. Chen! I was under the impression that when one goes for a routine hearing exam that that is what would happen! So, I guess it takes TWO appointments!
January 23, 2024
Experience was great, Dr. Chen was nice and helpful.
January 22, 2024
Dr. David Chen was both courteous and professional. He was also generous with his time which is unusual in today's fast paced world.
January 22, 2024
Dr.Chen and his staff are very caring and professional people.Thank you for them?
January 19, 2024
I believe that the therapist could have brought with him like a ball to make, to straighten up my hands. And I had asked him the last week to bring the rubber plastic to stretch with my legs or like I said, a ball to stretch with my legs or to reach out with my arms or something. And maybe some hand weights would be good as well. But he didn't have any of the, no stuff at all whatsoever with him. So I think that's about the only thing I saw kind of poorly there. I would benefit with some of that. But that's my opinion overall. He's great in everything as far as understanding and whatever I explain to him. And I'm putting all the effort on my behalf. But I need him to provide other things so I can try to get better. Thank you.
January 19, 2024
Dr. Chen is very good, I have been with him for many years and I can recommend him, he is very good, thank you.
January 19, 2024
Experience was positive and the Doctor was attentive to what I said. The only downside was it took 1/2 hour from the original appointment time to see him.
January 18, 2024
Hi, I also like the urgent care. The doctors, the nurses and the staff is very patient and they have empathy and if I have questions how to use the medication, they will show me how to use the medication. They're very kind and caring people. Okay, thank you very much for all you do for me. Okay, it's very nice and even gave me (INAUDIBLE). Thank you. Alright, bye bye. I highly recommend.
January 18, 2024
dr david chen is an excellent doctor in my opinion
January 17, 2024
It was my first time visiting this Doctor. So, I will see how my experience goes.
January 17, 2024
Online appointment system is not working for me because they said I have three chart, they haven't fix it yet even in my next appointment, and also scheduling is more than two weeks, it's not good for the patient wait for more than two weeks for their symptoms.
January 16, 2024
I am very happy with the doctor's services and the attention they have given me. That is all I can say, is that I am happy, thank you.
January 16, 2024
Dr. Chen has an approachable manner and he made me feel comfortable and demonstrated an interest in my situation. Thank you Dr. Chen
January 16, 2024
Dr was caring and knowledgeable, and I am so happy to be able to be a patient of his and will never change my mind
January 15, 2024
Excellent office staff, excellent doctor, why can't it be like this everywhere?
January 11, 2024
Well, I was surprised that I was admitted right away because the office was pretty crowded when I arrived. But I was seen right away. So I was surprised. And I saw the doctor right away also after they took my, asked a few questions about my reason for being there and everything. So I was very satisfied with my visit. Thank you.
January 09, 2024
Very bad experience with having forms filled out, misinformed, lied to. Very very bad experience with PIH. I definitely will not be with this medical provider anymore.
January 04, 2024
Thank you for your concern and care.
January 03, 2024
Thanks for everything.
December 29, 2023
My appointment was at 11:20. I was in a room within 5 or 10 minutes. I stayed in the room until 12:00. Dr. Chen came in and spent 5 minutes with me--12:00-12:05. I had my watch on and took notes of the time. So how do you at PIH charge my insurance? For the 5 minutes?
December 29, 2023
Dr Chen is professional and friendly
December 27, 2023
Dr. Chen was very, very helpful in determining what was the cause of my issue. He was very informative and spoke in a way that was easy for me to understand.
December 19, 2023
Very happy with Dr. Chen, he treated me very well, I would recommend this place a lot of times with all my family and friends, so I am very happy with him, the service is excellent, thank you.
December 19, 2023
Staff and doctor are just awesome people very friendly.
December 19, 2023
Dealing with a difficult problem logically and expertly.
December 18, 2023
Dr. Chen speaks Spanish and was very professional and courteous. The receptionists were very friendly and knowledgeable. I'm very happy to have come here, and in two weeks I will bring my children for an appointment too.
December 18, 2023
Good job in cleaning wax out of mu ears?
December 07, 2023
This time I was seen on a timely manner however last time it took more than 55 minutes. I have been a patient of his for over 20 years.
December 07, 2023
Dr made me feel comfortable. Very easy to talk to him. Showed that he cared about ho I was feeling.
November 30, 2023
Professional and knowledgeable
November 30, 2023
Great team of Doctors and Staff
November 22, 2023
Very pleasant visit.Staff & Dr. Chen were very attentive & helpful.
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