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David Y.T. Chen, MD, FACS

Department of Surgical Oncology > Division of Urology and Urologic Oncology
Dr. Chen
5.0
252 Patient Satisfaction Ratings

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

Fox Chase Cancer Center
333 Cottman Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19111

About

Associate Professor, Department of Surgical Oncology

Director, Urologic Oncology Fellowship Program 

Kidney, Bladder, and Prostate Cancer TRDG Member

Specialties

Adrenal Tumor;  Bladder Cancer;  Kidney Cancer;  Penile Cancer;  Prostate Cancer;  Testicular Cancer;  Ureteral Cancer;  Urethral Cancer

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

  • Philadelphia Magazine Top Docs, 2011-2017
  • America’s Top Doctors® 2015-2017

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.

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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, 2011-2016
  • America’s Top Doctors® 2015-2017
Patient Stories

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.

Daniel Haubrich

Prostate Cancer

Daniel Haubrich

Prostate Cancer

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

Bladder Cancer

Michael Fenick

Bladder Cancer

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.

Sue Boyle

Bladder Cancer;  Ureteral Cancer

Sue Boyle

Bladder Cancer;  Ureteral Cancer

My story begins in 2011 when I went to the emergency room at my community hospital with intense abdominal pain. I had experienced kidney stones in the past, and I thought that I was having another recurrence.

Marna Brown-Krausz

Kidney Cancer

Marna Brown-Krausz

Kidney Cancer

I reached a milestone at the beginning of 2017: I had been cancer free for five years following my treatment for kidney cancer.

Pages

Publications

Selected Publications

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

My NCBI

Ratings

252 PATIENT SATISFACTION REVIEWS

Our Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to care provider related questions from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Learn more.

OVERALL RATING

5.0 / 5.0

RATINGS BREAKDOWN

  • 4.9
  • 5.0
  • 5.0
  • 5.0
  • 5.0

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