See All Cardiothoracic Surgery in Boston, MA

Dr. Frederick Chen, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 55
Dr. Frederick Chen, MD
5.0 (10 Ratings)
 Share
icon-circle-check
Link Copied!
Profile link copied to clipboard!
Map Pin Small Boston, MA
Dr. Frederick Chen, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Boston, MA.
Dr. Frederick Chen, MD
5.0 (10 Ratings)
 Share
icon-circle-check
Link Copied!
Profile link copied to clipboard!

Dr. Frederick Chen, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 55
Boston, MA
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience
Dr. Frederick Chen, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Boston, MA.
Brought to you by

About

Dr. Frederick Chen, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Boston, MA and has 29 years experience. They graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1995 and completed a residency at Massachusetts General Hospital.They currently practice at Tufts Medicine and are affiliated with Tufts Medical Center, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, MelroseWakefield Hospital and Lowell General Hospital. At present, Dr. Chen received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Chen is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Explains Conditions Well

Patients said this doctor explains conditions well.

Trustworthy

Patients said this doctor is trustworthy.

Friendly Staff

Patients said the staff was friendly.

Easy Scheduling

Patients said scheduling was easy.

Locations

  1. 1 Tufts Medical Center
    800 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 263-8312
  2. 2 Tufts Medical Center
    860 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 263-8312

Experience and Background Check

Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Aortic Valve Disease
Carotid Artery Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Partial Lung Collapse
Pleural Effusion
Aortic Valve Surgery
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Maze Procedure
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aneurysm
  • View other providers who treat Aneurysm
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Atrial Septal Defect
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Tumor
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cancer
  • View other providers who treat Cancer
Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Coarctation of the Aorta
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Empyema
  • View other providers who treat Empyema
Endocarditis
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Cancer
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Septal Defect
Septic Embolism
Subacute Endocarditis
Systolic Heart Failure
Thrombosis
Thymomas
  • View other providers who treat Thymomas
Vascular Disease
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Aneurysm Repair
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Closed Endoscopic Biopsy of Bronchus With Robotic Assistance
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Esophageal Surgery
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Head and Neck Surgery
Heart Defect Repair
Heart Surgery
Heart Transplant
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Impella Device
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Lung Surgery
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mitral Valve Bicuspidization
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Replacement
Mitral Valve Surgery
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Thymectomy
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Tracheal Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Tricuspid Valve Graft
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Vascular Surgical Procedure
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Chen
5.0
Based on 10 Reviews
5 Stars (10)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (0)

Leave a review

How likely are you to recommend Dr. Chen?

(Select your rating)
Patient Reviews
Jun 17, 2022
Dr Chen performed a CABG surgery over a year ago. He was very informative and after the surgery he got me in touch with a Cardiologist who will take care of me for the rest of my life.I now walk for about an hour a day and feel lucky I had Dr. Chen.
John Peterson — Jun 17, 2022
See more reviews on Healthgrades
Photo: Dr. Frederick Chen, MD
How would you rate your experience with Dr. Frederick Chen, MD?
  • Likelihood of recommending Dr. Chen to family and friends

Dr. Chen's Office & Staff

  • Ease of scheduling urgent appointments
  • Office environment, cleanliness, comfort, etc.
  • Staff friendliness and courteousness
  • Total wait time (waiting & exam rooms)

Experience with Dr. Chen

  • Level of trust in provider's decisions
  • How well provider explains medical condition(s)
  • How well provider listens and answers questions
  • Hpends appropriate amount of time with patients

Tell Us About Yourself

  • Your gender:
  • Your age group:
  • Number of office visits you've had in the last 2 years:

Finish Here

  • How would you like to confirm your survey information?
    Standard text messaging and data rates may apply.
Thank you for sharing your feedback about Dr. Frederick Chen, MD.

Insurance Accepted

* Please verify this information when scheduling an appointment.
  • Choice Plus POS II
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Preferred Blue PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Tufts Health Plans
    Tufts PPO

About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Frederick Chen, MD is a cardiothoracic surgery specialist in Boston, MA and has over 28 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1995. He specializes in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
Biography
Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Specialties*
  • *Sharecare does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.
Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • HARVARD Medical School
    1995
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
    2004
Residency Hospital
Common Questions and Answers
Responses are sourced directly from patients.
Does Dr. Chen communicate via email?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Chen offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Chen offer an online patient portal?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Chen have free onsite parking?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Chen offer weekend visits?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Chen offer evening visits?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Chen specialize in working with children or adolescents?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Chen specialize in working with seniors?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Chen specialize in couples therapy?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Chen specialize in working with LGBTQ+ community?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Chen accept insurance?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)

Frequently Asked Questions

Find contact information here to make an appointment.

A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Frederick Chen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Chen's profile.

Dr. Frederick Chen, MD is affiliated with Tufts Medical Center, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, MelroseWakefield Hospital and Lowell General Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Frederick Chen, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Dr. Chen has over 29 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Tufts Medical Center

    800 Washington St, Boston, MA

  • Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford

    170 Governors Ave, Medford, MA

  • MelroseWakefield Hospital

    585 Lebanon St, Melrose, MA

  • Lowell General Hospital

    295 Varnum Ave, Lowell, MA

Dr. Frederick Chen, MD

Dr. Frederick Chen, MD

(10)

Make an appointment

(617) 263-8312
Brought to you by and on staff at Logo: