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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 (76 Ratings, 23 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 Press Ganey patient surveys.

  1. Dr Chen is very thorough. Answers my questions in terms I can understand. Always takes the amount of time I need. I never feel rushed or as just a number. I credit him with the beginning of my long journey I have had the past 4 years.

  2. We like him.

  3. Fully explain questions and necessary treatment

  4. Very good! They were attentive to my needs and questions.

  5. As for Dr. Chen, I am so grateful that he ended up being my oncologist. He is a wonderful person and fantastic cancer specialist, and I truly feel that he saved my life from Stage III colon cancer. I couldn't say enough positive things about him.

  6. Very detailed, easy to understand, informative

  7. First visit and it was good

  8. Excellent in every way

  9. Answers questions in great detail

  10. Dr. Chen is always friendly and communicative, and seems to truly care about his patients

  11. Alls good when reports are good

  12. I trust him, I trust he has my best interests at heart, I like him, he is easy to work with and thorough

  13. He has been great

  14. Friendly and detailed explanation of medical treatment

  15. Dr Chen is my savior. I beat cancer due to his persistence in all aspects of my treatment. Knowledgeable,and compassionate .

  16. 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

  17. 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.

  18. My visits were very good

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

  20. Dr. Chen is intelligent and caring.

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

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

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