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Dr. Steven Chen, MD

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Dr. Steven Chen, MD
4.6 (28 Ratings)
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Dr. Steven Chen, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Bakersfield, CA.
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Dr. Steven Chen, MD

Family Medicine*
Bakersfield, CA
Accepting new patients
Dr. Steven Chen, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Bakersfield, CA.
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Dr. Steven Chen, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Bakersfield, CA. They currently practice at MDVIP - Bakersfield, CA and are affiliated with Adventist Health Bakersfield. Dr. Chen has experience treating conditions like Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Chen received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 28 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Chen also speaks Mandarin and Mandarin. Dr. Chen is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 MDVIP - Bakersfield, CA
    3300 Buena Vista Rd Ste K, Bakersfield, CA 93311

Experience and Background Check

Wellness Examination
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Immunization Administration
Wellness Examination
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Immunization Administration
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Common Cold
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Muscle Spasm
Nausea
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Pharyngitis
Shortness of Breath
Throat Pain
Thrush
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Acute Sinusitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Allergies
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Athlete's Foot
Back Pain
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Breast Pain
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Coccygeal Pain
Constipation
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Dehydration
Depressive Disorders
Diabetes
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Diabetes Type 2
Diarrhea
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Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Dizziness
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Fungal Nail Infection
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
High Cholesterol
Hydrocele
Hypercalcemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Infectious Diseases
Injuries
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Insomnia
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Knee Sprain
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Menopause
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Muscle Weakness
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Pinched Nerve in Back
Pneumonia
Polyuria
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Postnasal Drip
Proteinuria
Ringworm
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Sinusitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tension Headache
Thyroid Goiter
Tinnitus
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Infection
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wheezing
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Abscess Incision and Drainage
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Biopsy
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Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Breast Exam
Cancer Screening
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Disease Counseling
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Chronic Care Management
Colposcopy
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Gynecologic Cancer Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Immunization
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Joint Injection
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Mole Removal
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Pap Smear
Patch Testing
Pelvic Exams
Physical Examination
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Puncture Aspiration
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Biopsy
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Stitches
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Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urinalysis
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wart Removal
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Chen
4.6
Based on 28 Reviews
5 Stars (24)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (2)

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Patient Reviews
Apr 01, 2024
Dr. Chen always has time to explain conditions, medications and discuss patient concerns. He is very knowledgeable!
KATHE — Apr 01, 2024
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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • MDVIP empowers physicians with advanced diagnostic tools and support that help them deliver a better healthcare experience for more than 350,000 patients nationwide. MDVIP-affiliated primary care doctors are able to practice personalized, preventive care while offering conveniences not typically available in primary care practices.
Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Steven Chen, MD is a family medicine specialist in Bakersfield, CA. He specializes in Family Medicine and Concierge Medicine.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Mandarin
Mandarin
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Family Medicine
Concierge Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
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.

Internship

Internship
  • Kern Medical Center Bakersfield, CA 2004-2005
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Kern Medical Center Bakersfield, CA Family Medicine 2005-2007
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Steven Chen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Chen's profile.

Dr. Chen frequently treats the following conditions: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Steven Chen, MD is affiliated with Adventist Health Bakersfield.

Yes, Dr. Steven Chen, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Adventist Health Bakersfield

    2615 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA

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