David Y.T. Chen, MD, FACS
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Clinical Locations
Primary Location
Fox Chase Cancer Center
333 Cottman Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19111
Secondary Location
Fox Chase Cancer Center East Norriton-Hospital Outpatient Center
2701 Dekalb Pike
East Norriton, PA 19401
Associate Professor, Department of Surgical Oncology
Director, Urologic Oncology Fellowship Program
Specialties
Treatment Focus
Urinary Diversions, Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques - Laparoscopic, Robotic Surgery, Robotic Surgery and Urologic cancer ablation therapy (cryosurgery or HIFU)
Research Program
Key Awards
Urology
Treatment Philosophy
I am a urologic oncologist specializing in surgical treatment of cancers of the genitourinary tract. I have extensive experience with laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgical techniques and apply these approaches routinely to reduce the pain, recovery time, and complications associated with traditional open surgery.
I am skilled in nerve-sparing and organ-reconstructive surgery essential for preserving normal functions when treating prostate, testis, bladder and kidney cancer. I am sensitive to the particular issues regarding the diagnosis of genitourinary cancer and its subsequent treatment, including its physical and emotional effects on the patient and their family and support system.
I recognize each person is unique and requires a treatment individually tailored to them to achieve successful cancer treatment, limited treatment-related side effects and maintained quality of life.
Educational Background
- Fellow/National Institutes of Health Research Scholar, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Bethesda, MD
- Fellow, Urologic Oncology, New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, NY
- Resident, Urology, New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, NY
- MD, Weill Cornell Medical Center, Cornell University, New York, NY, 1997
Certifications
- American College of Surgeons
- American Board of Urology
Memberships
- Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
- American Urological Association
- Philadelphia Urological Society
- Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG)
- Society of Urologic Oncology
Honors & Awards
- Philadelphia Magazine Top Doctors, 2011-18
- America’s Top Doctors®, 2011-18
Preston Moyer
Preston Moyer
After being diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer, Preston Moyer underwent life-saving treatment, including chemotherapy and surgery at Fox Chase Cancer Center. With the help of Dr. Sanjay Reddy and Dr. Hossein Borghaei, Preston is now cancer free.
Daniel Haubrich
Daniel Haubrich
After Daniel Haubrich was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2005, his urologist did not think he was a good candidate for surgery, and he offered Daniel little hope that he would make a full recovery. Daniel knew he needed a second opinion and scheduled an appointment at Fox Chase Cancer Center to see a more experienced surgeon. This time, he was recommended for surgery, and after both surgery and radiation in early 2006, he is now cancer free. "I am grateful to both Dr. Chen and Dr. Horwitz for their positive attitudes, their commitment to care, and for treating me with respect," he said. "My experience at Fox Chase was always positive."
Michael Fenick
Michael Fenick
On my 56th birthday in October 2012, I learned I had a mass on my bladder, and eight weeks later I was told that I had bladder cancer. Now, years later, my wife, Michele, and I enjoy spending time with children and grandchildren, traveling, and socializing with our friends.
Marna Brown-Krausz
Marna Brown-Krausz
I reached a milestone at the beginning of 2017: I had been cancer free for five years following my treatment for kidney cancer.
Pages
Selected Publications
Correa AF, Handorf E, Joshi SS, Geynisman DM, Kutikov A, Chen DY, Uzzo RG, Viterbo R, Greenberg RE, Smaldone MC. Differences in Survival Associated with Performance of Lymph Node Dissection in Patients with Invasive Penile Cancer: Results from the National Cancer Database. J Urol, 199(5):1238-44, 2018. PubMed
Martin JM, Handorf EA, Price RA, Cherian G, Buyyounouski MK, et al. Medical dosimetry : official journal of the American Association of Medical Dosimetrists. 2015; 40(3):186-9. NIHMSID: NIHMS656177 PubMed
Hypoalbuminaemia is associated with mortality in patients undergoing cytoreductive nephrectomy. Corcoran AT, Kaffenberger SD, Clark PE, Walton J, Handorf E, et al. BJU international. 2015; 116(3):351-7. PubMed
21 PATIENT COMMENTS
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5.0
May 22, 2018
he is such a wonderful dr
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5.0
May 10, 2018
travel a long way but complete confidence in my care
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5.0
May 09, 2018
The physician made us very comfortable
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5.0
May 06, 2018
have told many people about the great care I was given
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5.0
April 26, 2018
Professional, efficient and thorough.
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5.0
April 26, 2018
Very good experience with provider!
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5.0
April 05, 2018
Doctor & staff were the best.
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5.0
April 04, 2018
would definitely recommend Dr Chen, without hesitation, to anyone that needed a urologist
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5.0
March 31, 2018
Dr. Chen is an outstanding healthcare provider.
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5.0
March 29, 2018
Have already recommended Fox Chase & Dr. Chen to a friend.
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5.0
March 27, 2018
Dr. Chen is the best and his staff.
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5.0
March 22, 2018
Dr. Chen and staff afforded me all the time in my visit to discuss all my concerns and answer ANY questions I or my wife had about possible surgery!
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5.0
March 19, 2018
Dr. Chen always takes his time describing options to me in order to help with my current issues. He is very good in explaining the science behind my issues which I find helpful.
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5.0
March 14, 2018
I trust Dr Chen. He has always been honest with me. He never requires unnecessary tests or procedures like my other doctor. I feel I am getting good care with Dr. Chen
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5.0
March 14, 2018
Dr. Chen is a caring & concerned physician.
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5.0
March 14, 2018
have recommended 2 patients for your care
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5.0
February 20, 2018
Very good experience
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5.0
February 13, 2018
[...] Dr Chen was very nice, informative. I really was there for a second opinion. The Drs here in Nj were saying cancer/maybe surgery/ keep getting cats and and dye. I'm happy Dr Chen said I'm good and he will take over my care and I will do follow up scans. I didn't think I had cancer the Drs here thought so or were flip flopping it would seem. so I'm thankful Dr Chen is going to take over and I don't have cancer and I don't have to worry
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5.0
February 12, 2018
This initial visit - a consultation went well. My procedures (prostate biopsy) is still to come.
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5.0
February 10, 2018
Dr. Chen's great!
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