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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
About
Professor, Department of Surgical Oncology
Director, Urologic Oncology Fellowship Program
Associate Chief Academic Officer
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.
Education and Training
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, 2011-20
- Main Line Today Top Doctors, 2018-2019
- Best Doctors in America® , 2019-2020, Urology
- America’s Top Doctors®, 2011-18
Patient Stories
Thomas Vanella
Kidney Cancer
Thomas Vanella
Kidney Cancer
When the urologist did an MRI, he found that instead of a cyst, it was a tumor on the kidney and he suggested I have my kidney removed. I was not too sure about having it completely removed and a cousin who had been working for Fox Chase for over 40 years suggested I get a second opinion with a doctor there.
Joseph Trunkwalter
Prostate Cancer
Joseph Trunkwalter
Prostate Cancer
Like most men, getting regular checkups is not at the top of my list, but my wife has always made it a priority. And I’m glad she did because about seven years ago, it saved my life.
Paul Kotkiewicz
Ureteral Cancer
Paul Kotkiewicz
Ureteral Cancer
About Ureteral CancerWith more than 40 years between my first and second cancer experiences, I have personally experienced the incredible advances in treatment that cancer researchers have made over the decades.
Preston Moyer
Mesothelioma
Preston Moyer
Mesothelioma
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.
Pages
Publications
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
Additional Publications
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
Professor, Department of Surgical Oncology
Director, Urologic Oncology Fellowship Program
Associate Chief Academic Officer
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.
Education
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, 2011-20
- Main Line Today Top Doctors, 2018-2019
- Best Doctors in America® , 2019-2020, Urology
- America’s Top Doctors®, 2011-18
Publications
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
Additional Publications
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95 PATIENT COMMENTS
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5.0
May 26, 2020
Just recently diagnosed with Prostate Cancer and after further investigation on my part to see who and where I should seek treatment, I chose Fox Chase. [...] I am very happy that I have chosen Fox Chase as I am now just recovering from Prostate Cancer Surgery. From Administration, Nurses and Medical Team, Thank You. Especially to Dr. David Chen. Great Doctor and person.
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5.0
May 20, 2020
Very impressed with Dr. Chen & all support personnel.
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5.0
May 19, 2020
my experience with the office and Dr. Chen was via phone and telemedicine due to the Coronavirus. Notwithstanding, my experience with Dr. Chen, his nurse and the rest of the office was excellent.
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5.0
May 17, 2020
Dr. Chen & his assistant [...] treated me fantastic. They are tops in my opinion.
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5.0
April 27, 2020
I had a 2nd opinion with Dr. Chen. I decided to switch over to Dr. Chen because of Dr. Chen, his office staff and dealing with Fox Chase. I am very happy I changed over.
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5.0
April 24, 2020
Dr. Chen and the staff were excellent with the care, safety for all of us from the time I entered the building until the time I exited the building. Dr. Chen is the most down to earth doctor that I ever met and he really cares about his patient.
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5.0
April 23, 2020
I really like Dr Chen
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5.0
April 16, 2020
Dr. Chen was excellent and I look forward to his continuing care. [...]
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5.0
April 09, 2020
Excellent, I made the right choice! Thank you.
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5.0
April 04, 2020
Transferred as a patient [...] due to the care and attention that Dr. Chen showed me during consultation and followups.
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5.0
March 26, 2020
I was very pleased with this visit. Dr. Chen and his staff are wonderful!
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5.0
March 24, 2020
this appointment took place over the phone. Dr. Chen called personally to avoid me having to come in due to virus concerns with visit. He actually called the day before my appointment. Dr. Chen is the BEST!!!
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5.0
March 17, 2020
Dr. Chen is an excellent doctor!
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5.0
March 15, 2020
Being this was the first time that I had a biopsy, Dr. Chen and his staff made me feel extremely comfortable.
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5.0
March 12, 2020
This visit was a CONSULT/second opinion. The doctor and staff were very attentive and helpful. At this appointment I decided to become a patient of Dr. Chen!
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5.0
March 10, 2020
dr Chen and his staff helped me through the most difficult time of my life. They were always there for me and I am grateful
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5.0
March 10, 2020
Extremely Efficent
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5.0
February 27, 2020
Dr Chen is an outstanding Dr.!
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5.0
February 26, 2020
very professional
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5.0
February 22, 2020
Dr. Chen is great. I drive 3.5 hours one way to see him and its well worth the hassle.
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