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Chen Xie, MD

(he/him)
  • Rheumatology
Average rating: 5.0
 
Downtown Los Angeles Primary & Specialty Care |

About

Dr. Chen Xie is a rheumatologist who practices in downtown LA and at the Veterans Affairs Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center. As a general rheumatologist, he enjoys caring for patients with all types of autoimmune and joint conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout, spondyloarthropathies, lupus, vasculitis, and scleroderma. He is board certified in internal medicine and rheumatology.

Dr. Xie treats each patient as an individual and carefully listens to their story. His goal is to educate patients on their medical conditions and to understand their health care priorities so that together, they can develop a comprehensive, evidence-based care plan that is right for them.

Dr. Xie grew up in the Pacific Northwest and received his medical degree from University of Washington. He completed his internal medicine residency at Northwestern University, followed by his rheumatology fellowship at UCLA. He received his undergraduate degree from Amherst College.

When he’s not working, Dr. Xie enjoys spending quality time with his spouse and two sons.

Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certifications

Rheumatology, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2020
Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2018

Fellowship

Rheumatology, UCLA School of Medicine, 2020

Residency

Internal Medicine, McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, 2018

Degree

MD, University of Washington School of Medicine, 2015

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

Medical Services

Videos

Meet Chen Xie, MD
Understanding Gout
Treating Gout Attacks
Diet and Gout 
Curing Gout

In the News

  • Patient Care Compliment: Dr. Chen Xie is an outstanding physician! Source: UCLA Health Connect

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
94 total ratings | 40 reviews
5.0
May 28, 2025
I had a great visit with Dr. Xie today, very informative and helpful as always.
5.0
May 28, 2025
Dr. Chen Xie is extremely professional, caring, very patient and a very good listener. He is smart , and extremely knowledgeable and superb Dr. Asked many questions , then discussed his finding and multiple plan of management and follow up. He is a superb physician.
5.0
May 23, 2025
Very concerned
5.0
May 21, 2025
Very well explained!!!
5.0
May 21, 2025
Dr. Xie is outstanding. He is a great communicator. He listens well and always makes sure he has my buy in on the treatment plan. I have total confidence in his care.