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Emerson Y. Chen, M.D.

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  • Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Hematology/Medical Oncology, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Cancer and Blood Disorders

Clinical focus

  • Oncology

Locations and contact

I see patients at
Modern building on a clear day with the tram in the background.
Center for Health & Healing, Building 2
503-494-8311
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About me

As a medical oncologist, I specialize in diagnosing and treating patients with gastrointestinal cancers, including:

I have expertise in treatments including:

I’m involved in clinical trials that study new cancer drugs.

Outside the clinic, I take part in research on health services and policy, especially on how cancer drugs are regulated and approved in the United States.

I grew up in Taiwan and northern California before pursuing my medical education in Florida and internal medicine training in Pennsylvania. I love music, art and swing dance and take part in many community events in the Portland area. I enjoy jogging along the Willamette River and exploring the wondrous trails in the Pacific Northwest.

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • M.D., 2013, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

  • Residency

    • Internal Medicine, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 2016

  • Fellowship

    • Hematology and Medical Oncology, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, 2019

  • Certifications

    • American Board of Internal Medicine, 2016

Memberships and associations:

  • American Society of Clinical Oncology
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Insurance

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.9 out of 5 (85 Ratings, 31 Reviews)

The patient ratings score is an average of all responses to the question "How likely would you be to recommend this provider to your family and friends (on a scale of 0 to 10)" on our nationally-recognized NRC patient surveys.

  1. If we are talking about Dr. Emerson Chen, he has provided excellent care in addressing post-surgery treatment of my colon cancer. I trust his medical judgement regarding the chemotherapy recommendations and surveillance to monitor my condition. Beyond that, he is a very nice, kind and warm person. I am so fortunate to be under his care

  2. All the staff,from the check in desk, to the nurses doctors even receptionists, are courteous, thorough, and truly compassionate,most especially knowledgeable and easy to talk to.

  3. My visits were very good

  4. Very thorough. Asked several questions, listened with care, offered easy to follow next steps

  5. Dr. Chen is intelligent and caring.

  6. He was very informative. He answered all my questions. Honesty. That was huge.

  7. Doctor chen communicated at a speed and level I could understand

  8. Dr. Chen is the best doctor I've ever had. No doubt about it.

  9. I appreciate Dr. Chen. I feel like I had a rough start with him in the beginning, years ago,(he did not know this. I feel he was often unprepared for my visits and questions, having not read my scan results thoroughly. I could be wrong in this description; this is what I perceived. I come highly prepared to my appointments and understand medical terminology well. I have not experienced that in quite a while with him, and I have left my more recent appointments and this one feeling like he put more energy into preparation, which makes me feel more secure as a patient. Again, I appreciate Dr. Chen.

  10. Very professional and deeply knowledgeable. Spent a very solid amount of time answering our questions.

  11. I trust Dr Chen. Very thankful for him.

  12. Dr. Chen was very knowledgeable and friendly. I was very comfortable entrusting my care to him.

  13. Dr. Chen is doing his best to cure me

  14. Dr. Chen is intent on my care, he listens and is knowledgeable. He is one of the two clinicians I return to OHSU for. He and Dr. Herzig are both worth the stress. But I wish there were less of it.

  15. Dr. Chen really listens and takes time with me.

  16. Dr. Chen is my savior. He advocated on my behalf and I'm so forever grateful to him. He was so upfront and listens attentively. Very smart but personable.

  17. Communication and care was top notch.

  18. Excellent communications, listened and adjusted to my needs.

  19. Very clear, concise, and caring. Explained everything very well.

  20. Top-flight care!

  21. Dr. Chen is amazing. I feel so fortunate to be in his care.

  22. Dr Chen is very clear about evaluating his patients on an individual basis and doesn't just stick to a general standard of care but looks into the patients specific needs and other health conditions to come up with the most optimal care plan. Dr Chen has been inspirational to me and my family on my cancer journey.

  23. All his explanations were very articulate and clear.

  24. Had a great conversation with Dr. Chen. We covered all that needed to be reviewed. He answered all my questions.

  25. He is smart, knows his material and doesn't have his own agenda. He just wants me to get as healthy as possible.

  26. Top notch in every way

  27. Dr Chen is very professional, personable and my miracle worker. My cancer journey was made bearable with Dr Chen's team care, compassion and very knowledgeable. Ease my anxiety with prompt reply and solutions. Advocated for my treatment and very compassionate. Thank you..

  28. Very knowledgeable, very good bedside manner, took all the time needed, answered all the questions I had

  29. Easy to work with. Knowledgeable.

  30. Everything was explained in words I could understand, by both Dr. Chen and his nurse. I was very well informed and my questions were answered so that I could understand them. I very much liked Dr. Chen and nurses.i left feeling well versed on my talk with Dr. Chen.