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Dr. Terence Chen, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 66
Dr. Terence Chen, MD
4.0 (16 Ratings)

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Dr. Terence Chen, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Walnut Creek, CA.
Dr. Terence Chen, MD
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Dr. Terence Chen, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 66
Walnut Creek, CA
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Terence Chen, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Walnut Creek, CA.

About

Dr. Terence Chen, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Walnut Creek, CA and has 40 years experience. They graduated from Yale School of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with John Muir Health – Concord Medical Center and John Muir Health – Walnut Creek Medical Center. At present, Dr. Chen received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 16 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Chen is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Myelopathy
Broken Neck
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Myelopathy
Broken Neck
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Back Pain
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
Cerebral Edema
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Meningiomas
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Scoliosis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Subdural Hemorrhage
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Whiplash
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Brain Surgery
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Herniated Disc Surgery
Spinal Fusion
Acoustic Neuroma
Aneurysm
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Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Bone Disorders
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Disorders
Cancer
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Chordoma
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Compressed Spinal Cord
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Cranial Trauma
Craniopharyngioma
Fracture
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Hydrocephalus
Hypothalamus Cancer
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Low Back Pain
Myelomalacia
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Secondary Malignancies
Severe Traumatic Brain Injury
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Tarlov Cyst
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Thrombosis
Traumatic Cerebral Edema
Ulnar Neuropathy
Upper Back Pain
Vertebral Column Tumors
Aneurysm Surgery
Brain Tumor Biopsy
Cervical Spine Reconstruction
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Repair
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulation
Neurostimulator Implantation
Pituitary Gland Tumor Excision
Pituitary Gland Tumor Resection
Repair Intracranial Aneurysm
Skull Base Surgery
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment

Insurance Accepted

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  • Dignity Health Custom Advantage-CA HMO
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
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  • MultiPlan PPO
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    1455 Montego Ste 200, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
  2. 2 Northern California Cornea Associates Inc.
    122 La Casa Via Ste 222, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
  3. 3 Office
    1101 SE Tech Center Dr Ste 155, Vancouver, WA 98683
  4. 4 John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek
    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94598

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Based on 16 Reviews
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4 Stars (0)
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1 Star (4)

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Aug 11, 2023
Dr. Chen saved my life as I know it and I’ll be forever grateful.
Wendy Benson — Aug 11, 2023
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Specialties*
Neurosurgery
Neurological Trauma Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Yale School of Medicine
    1984
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Yale New Haven Hospital
    1985
Internship
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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. Terence Chen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Chen's profile.

Dr. Terence Chen, MD is affiliated with John Muir Health – Concord Medical Center and John Muir Health – Walnut Creek Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Terence Chen, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • John Muir Health – Concord Medical Center

    2540 East St, Concord, CA

  • John Muir Health – Walnut Creek Medical Center

    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek, CA