
Dr. Rhona Chen MD
Surgeon
1200 El Camino Real South San Francisco California, 94080About
Dr. Rhona Chen is a qualified General Surgeon treating patients for over 20 years. Her area of expertise is breast and general surgery, and she practices at Kaiser Permanente. Dr. Chen is American Board of Surgery certified in General Surgery and Critical Care Surgery, and she is a professional member of American College of Surgeons, California Medical Association. Dr. Chen received her education from Loma Linda University in 1986 followed by internship from the same Loma Linda University Medical Center.
Education and Training
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda University School of Medicine 1986
Board Certification
American Board of Surgery- General Surgery
Critical Care Surgery (In Past)
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local Public Speaking -
Internships
- Loma Linda University Medical Center
Professional Society Memberships
- American College of Surgeons, California Medical Association
What do you attribute your success to?
- Long Hours and Dedication to Patient Care
Hobbies / Sports
- Traveling
Favorite professional publications
- American College of Surgeons Journal
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