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

  • Hematology Oncology
Average rating: 4.9
 
Santa Monica Cancer Care |

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 Certifications

Hematology, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2024
Medical Oncology, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2024
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, UCLA Bioinformatics Interdepartmental Ph.D. Program, 2025
MD, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 2016

Locations

Santa Monica

Santa Monica Cancer Care

Medical Oncology| Hematology| Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology +5 more specialties

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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Reviews

Overall Rating:
4.9
47 total ratings | 17 reviews
5.0
February 22, 2025
Dr. Chen is brilliant, caring and is taking excellent care of me. She is out ahead of it all - I really appreciate her detailed explanations and patience.
5.0
February 14, 2025
Very thorough
5.0
February 14, 2025
She was amazing! So kind, thorough, explained things well. Fantastic bedside manner and knowledgeable.
5.0
February 7, 2025
Dr. Chen visits me while I am getting my infusions. She tells me the results of my blood tests and always answers all my questions. She explains everything in terms I can understand and is very patient - ahe always makes sure I have no more questions before she leaves. I have supreme confidence in her ability to navigate the very complicated treatment I am under going. She is the BEST!
5.0
February 1, 2025
She always takes great care of me