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Christina Chen, DO, Rheumatology, Covina, CA

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Rheumatology Covina, CA

Assistant Clinical Professor, Western University College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (COMP)

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  • Office

    500 W San Bernardino Rd
    Ste A
    Covina, CA 91722
    Phone+1 626-966-1909
    Fax+1 626-209-0331

Summary

  • Dr. Christina Chen is a rheumatologist in Covina, CA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Emanate Health Hospitals (formerly Citrus Valley Medical) Inter-Community Campus, Foothill Presbyterian, and Queen of the Valley Hospital. She received her medical degree from Western University College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific and has been in practice 7 years.
  • Ultrasound in RA: Is it Helpful? What Are the Benefits? What Are the Features of

    "Ultrasound in RA: Is it Helpful?" USC Clinical Professor’s Year-Round Virtual Series on Rheumatic Disease. A virtual grand rounds. February 19, 2021

    Difficult RA Cases - RA & ILD

    "Difficult RA Cases" USC Clinical Professor’s Year-Round Virtual Series on Rheumatic Disease. A virtual grand rounds. Feb 19, 2021.

    Difficult RA Cases - Scleritis & RA

    "Difficult RA Cases". USC Clinical Professor’s Year-Round Virtual Series on Rheumatic Disease. A virtual grand rounds. Feb 19, 2021.

    Osteoporosis - Diagnosis and Treatment

    Live show on Alkarma tv Channel July 27, 2019 Host: Dr. Tamer Meshel Guests: Samy Metyas, M.​D.​ - Anne Quismorio, M.​D.​ - Christina Chen, D.​O.​

    Rheumatoid Arthritis and Treatment

    Live show on Alkarma tv Channel May 11, 2019 Host: Dr. Tamer Meshel Guests: Samy Metyas, M.D. Anne Quismorio, M.D. Christina Chen, D.O.

Education & Training

  • University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)
    University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)Fellowship, Rheumatology, 2015 - 2017
  • Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium
    Loma Linda University Health Education ConsortiumResidency, Internal Medicine, 2012 - 2015
  • College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
    College of Osteopathic Medicine of the PacificClass of 2012, DO
  • University of California, Berkeley
    University of California, BerkeleyBS, Microbiology, 2002 - 2006

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State License 2014 - 2026
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Rheumatology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Southern California Rising Stars Super Doctor, 2024
  • Southern California Rising Stars Super Doctors, 2022

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Abstracts/Posters

  • Improvement in Fibromyalgia Symptoms and Skin Biopsy Results in Patients with Fibromyalgia and Small Fiber Neuropathy Treated with Intravenous Immune Globulin Infusion...
    Samy Metyas, Haidy Youssef, Christina Chen, Anne Quismorio, Jennifer Bui, 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, 10/21/2018
  • Small Fiber Neuropathy in Rheumatology Clinics
    Samy Metyas, Ramy Messiah, Tina Gettas, Christina Chen, and Daniel Arkfeld, Arthritis Rheumatolology, American College of Rheumatology, 9/28/2016

Committees

  • Chair of Member Communication, Southern Californa Rheumatology Society 2024 - Present

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish, Chinese (Mandarin)