Eric T. Chen, MD, MS

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Eric T. Chen, MD, MS
Medical Specialties
- Sports medicine
- Physical medicine and rehabilitation
- Musculoskeletal ultrasound
- Interventional spine procedures
- Musculoskeletal medicine
- Spine care
Locations
Sports Medicine Center at Harborview
Sports Medicine Clinic at Northwest Outpatient Medical Center
Meet the Provider
Languages
- English
Patient Ratings and Reviews
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Dr Chen provided exceptionally good information and conversation regarding a care plan
Dr Chen and his assistant (Med school student) showed a great concern about my problem and did their best to help. The most important was that they listened to me.
Dr. Chen is the best.
Dr. Chen listened to me about my condition. He showed me insight and care. He's very knowledgable and understanding. My worries about my future were accepted, and responded to.
Dr Chen was incredible! I'm so fortunate to have him as my doctor!
Dr. Chen was great in every possible way.
Dr. Chen is extremely patient and courteous. He really seemed to genuinely listen and care about my concerns and took time to hear me. I felt cared for.
All experiences to date w/Dr. Chen have been very good... and helpful.
Dr. Chen was an awesome doctor!
Dr Chen was attentive and clear and respectful.
Dr. Chen is excellent and Informative, helping me know how to maintain my health.
Top notch!!! Responded to my concerns quickly with a care plan and adjusted on the day he saw me
Dr. Chen was efficient, confident in his diagnosis and clear in his answers to my questions and alternative treatments.
Very impressed with Dr. Chen, he made me feel like every question was a good question and explained everything very well. Would highly recommend!
I already have recommended this provider!!
Very thorough, friendly answered my questions, and together planned next steps.
Incredible physician that listened well and had excellent bedside manner. Dr. Chen is the best!
Dr. Chen has been an excellent physician partner during my 1.5 year journey with a torn hip tendon. He listened sincerely, recommends a short-term and longer-term plan of action and did not discount my recovery due to my advanced age. I am deeply grateful.
Dr Chen was fantastic
Dr. Eric Chen is a skilled physician and an amazing person in all respects. He knew what my medical problem was and addressed all of my concerns right away. Although I no longer live in Seattle, I still find myself seeing him for a consultation every now and then because of his expertise and great bedside manner.
Dr. Chen is very accommodating and understanding
Dr Erik Shen is one of the best doctors I have ever had, and I've had a lot in my 65 years. He was kind, personal, efficient, skilled, and thorough... All of that on a late Friday afternoon.
Dr Chen is knowledgeable, professional and committed very well.
Dr. Chen is an excellent physician
Dr. Chen is the best!!
Dr. Chen is the best
Dr. Chen examined my, reviewed my MRI and highlighted treatment.
Dr.Chen went over options for care with me and helped me choose the best option for my situation. My care was very personalized.
Very professional
The doctor was amazing! He took ample time to listen and to offer explanations. He was especially helpful in arranging an urgent appointment for pain treatment, outlining a strategy for extended treatment, and making thje necessary related referrals to other doctors and treatment facilities.
This was my first visit with Dr. Chen. He was very attentive, caring, and knowledgeable. We worked together to come up with a care plan. He was kind and took the appropriate amount of time with me to listen and examine. I never felt rushed or unheard. I highly recommend him!
Dr. Chen was great in explaining the issue and process of my problems and his methodology to deal with it.
There are multiple treatments I can do, but it feels like the care provider didn't treat my case very seriously and the advice is very general.
Excellent attention and discussion.
Dr. E. Chen is good
Dr. Chen is well informed, listened and together we developed a care plan moving forward.
Provider didn't spend any time trying to diagnose the issue. He seemed to have no concern and spent maybe 5 minutes total with me. The issue remains and I will have to see another provider. [...]
Excellent care from Dr. Eric Chen
Dr. Chen is an amazing doctor. Very knowledgeable, attentive and caring.
I continue to be very satisfied with Dr. Chen's care.
Dr. Eric Chen is an outstanding doctor. He addressed all of my concerns and provided me with excellent advice.
Dr. Chen and his nurse/assistant [...]were excellent in the care they provided!
About Eric Tsao Chen
Eric T. Chen, MD, MS, is a board-certified physical medicine and rehabilitation doctor, also called a physiatrist, who specializes in sports medicine.
Dr. Chen's clinical interests include the non-operative treatment of musculoskeletal and sports-related injury including tendinitis, muscle strain, ligament sprain, arthritis, joint pain and spine pain. He has special expertise in ultrasound-guided and interventional spine procedures including cortisone injections, epidural injections, viscosupplementation, and platelet-rich plasma injections.
Dr. Chen is a clinical assistant professor for the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine. His research interests include regenerative medicine and musculoskeletal ultrasound.
Personal Interests
Dr. Chen enjoys a variety of activities including golf, hiking, Judo, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Education and Training
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Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital/Harvard Medical SchoolFellowship, 2019, Sports MedicineUW - Dept. of Rehabilitation MedicineResidency, 2018, Physical Medicine and RehabilitationOlive View/UCLA Medical Center ProgramInternship, 2015, Internal MedicineAlbany Medical CollegeMedical Education, 2014
Board Certifications
- Sports Medicine, 2019, American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehab
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 2019, American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehab