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

  • Hematology Oncology
Average rating: 5.0
Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.
Westwood Cancer Care |
100 Medical Plaza, Suite 550 Los Angeles, CA 90095

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 gastrointestinal cancers and multiple myeloma. 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, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, 2024

Residency

Internal Medicine, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, 2019

Degrees

PhD, UCLA Bioinformatics Interdepartmental Ph.D. Program, 2025
MD, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 2016

Locations

UCLA Health 100 Medical Plaza
West Los Angeles

Westwood Cancer Care

Medical Oncology| Hematology| Leukemia
+1 more specialty
UCLA Health 2020 Santa Monica
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)
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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Reviews

Overall rating: 5.0
Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.
103 total ratings | 60 reviews
5.0
Very great
5.0
My first time with this Dr. she is amazing. Very good and professional.
5.0
Dr. Chen was very prepared, organized, logical, methodical, and easy to understand.
5.0
Staff and Dr. Chen were very friendly and professional.
5.0
Dr. Chen was thorough, sensitive to my circumstances, listened to my concerns, and create a game plan for us to follow. I felt seen and heard.