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 is a superb communicator. I also appreciate that he tries to find approaches that are non-invasive (surgical or needles) first.
I appreciated Dr. Chen being willing to adjust the injection angle by moving to the other side of my knee. It was much less painful.
Most importantly, Dr. Chen listened to my specific medical concerns. He was professional, friendly, accessible and extremely supportive and helpful. .
Dr. Chen is the best! He explains the problem clearly and also explains how it can be treated. He listens to his patients.
Dr. Chen is smart, kind, professional, and made me feel attended to, listened to, and cared for. Highly recommend him as a provider. Thank you Dr. Chen!
This was my second visit with Dr. Chen, and I have found him to be extremely knowledgeable, kind, considerate and empathetic.
Excellent Dr Chen, very accommodating assistance.
Dr Chen is very helpful and informative regarding my shoulder pain. His assistant [...] was great as well as the individual that checked me in.
Dr. Chen is amazing. He listened, and his knowledge of my condition was excellent. I trusted him right away.
Dr.Chen was very good when asking questions.
Dr Chen provided exceptionally good information and conversation regarding a care plan
Determined the next step to take quickly and listened to my concerns
Dr Chen and [...] his assistant were professional, pleasant, and prompt. The best.
I had an excellent experience meeting with Dr. Chen. He was very attentive and an exceptionally good listener. He also invited me to take part in my care and made every effort to include me, my feedback, and to address my concerns. I highly recommend this physician, and look forward to returning to see him for follow ups.
He listened patiently, explained things so I could understand, took me seriously and kindly. A great visit all the way around!
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.
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 and Rehabilitation
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 2019, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation