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Dr. Walter Chien, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 67
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Dr. Walter Chien, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Stockton, CA.
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Dr. Walter Chien, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 67
Stockton, CA
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40 years of experience
Dr. Walter Chien, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Stockton, CA.

About

Dr. Walter Chien, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Stockton, CA and has 40 years experience. They graduated from Washington University. They currently practice at Dignity Health Medical Group - Stockton and are affiliated with St. Joseph's Medical Center Stockton and Doctors Medical Center Modesto. Dr. Chien has experience treating conditions like Cardiomyopathy and Dilated among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Chien received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 14 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Chien also speaks Chinese. Dr. Chien is board certified in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Arrhythmias
Atherosclerosis
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Atypical Atrial Flutter
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Disease
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Second Degree Heart Block
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinus Tachycardia
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Syncope
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Systolic Heart Failure
Third Degree Heart Block
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Typical Atrial Flutter
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardioversion, Elective
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Electrophysiological Study
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Angina
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Anxiety
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Valve Disease
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atrial Septal Defect
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy, Restrictive
Chest Pain
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Congenital Heart Defects
First Degree Heart Block
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Palpitations
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Lipid Disorders
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Orthostatic Hypotension
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Venous Return Anomaly
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Septal Defect
Sinus Bradycardia
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Vascular Disease
Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
Arrhythmia Screening
Cardiac Angiography
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioversion
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Nuclear Stress Testing
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Pharmacologic Stress Test, Adenosine
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Thoracentesis
Tilt Table Testing
Treadmill Stress Test

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Locations

  1. 1 Dignity Health Medical Group - Stockton
    1901 N California St, Stockton, CA 95204
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    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Chien
4.0
Based on 14 Reviews
5 Stars (10)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (3)

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Dec 15, 2019
I suffered from atrial fibrillation for over 12 years. Doctor Chien performed Cryoablation on me in February 2018. Today I am free of atrial fibrillation and all medicines associated with. Doctor Chien is a blessing.
J Silva — Dec 15, 2019
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Walter Chien, MD is an internal medicine specialist in Stockton, CA and has over 39 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Washington University in 1984. He specializes in Internal Medicine.
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Languages Spoken
Chinese
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Specialties*
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Washington University
    1984
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Walter Chien, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Chien's profile.

Dr. Chien frequently treats the following conditions: Cardiomyopathy and Dilated. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Walter Chien, MD is affiliated with St. Joseph's Medical Center Stockton and Doctors Medical Center Modesto.

Yes, Dr. Walter Chien, MD holds board certification in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Joseph's Medical Center Stockton

    1800 N California St, Stockton, CA

  • Doctors Medical Center Modesto

    1441 Florida Ave, Modesto, CA