Caroline Y. Chen, MD
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Caroline Y. Chen, MD

  • Hematology Oncology
Santa Monica Cancer Care | 2020 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 600, Santa Monica, CA 90404

About

Dr. Caroline Chen is a medical oncologist and hematologist practicing in Santa Monica. She provides care to patients with all types of blood disorders and specializes in the treatment of multiple myeloma and gastrointestinal cancers. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Chen is a research scientist focused on using bioinformatics to improve clinical decision making and patient outcomes. 

Dr. Chen earned her medical degree from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, where she graduated with honors and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. She completed her internal medicine residency and hematology/medical oncology fellowship at UCLA, where she was selected to serve as the co-Chief Fellow of the Specialty Training and Advanced Research (STAR) Program in her final year. Dr. Chen is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Society of Hematology, and the American College of Physicians. Outside of work, she enjoys baking, yoga, and spending time with her family.

Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certification

Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2019

Fellowship

Hematology - Oncology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, 2024

Residency

Internal Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, 2019

Degrees

PhD, University of California Los Angelas, 2025
MD, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 2016

Locations

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
  • L.A. Care
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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