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Yijun Chen, MD, General Surgery, Los Angeles, CA

YijunChenMDBariatric surgery

General Surgery Los Angeles, CA

Bariatric Surgery

Assistant Professor

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  • Office

    200 Medical Plz
    Ste 214
    Los Angeles, CA 90095
    Phone+1 310-794-7788
    Fax+1 310-825-8918

Education & Training

  • Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University
    Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford UniversityResidency, Surgery, 2007 - 2012
  • Fourth Military Medical University
    Fourth Military Medical University Class of 1995

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2009 - 2025
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2013 - 2014
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Postoperative Care Fragmentation Is Associated with Increased 30-Day Mortality After Bariatric Surgery  
    Yijun Chen, Yas Sanaiha, Erik Dutson, Obesity Surgery
  • Strategies to Prevent Obesity-Related Cancer  
    Erik Dutson, Yijun Chen, JAMA

Press Mentions

  • Analysis of Early Job Market Experiences and Perceptions Among Bariatric Surgery Fellowship Graduates and Bariatric Surgery Program Directors
    Analysis of Early Job Market Experiences and Perceptions Among Bariatric Surgery Fellowship Graduates and Bariatric Surgery Program DirectorsJanuary 6th, 2021
  • Stigma May Keep People from Getting Weight Loss Surgery
    Stigma May Keep People from Getting Weight Loss SurgeryDecember 13th, 2018
  • Obesity - Yijun Chen, MD, & Erik P. Dutson, MD, FACS | UCLA Primary Care Update 2015
    Obesity - Yijun Chen, MD, & Erik P. Dutson, MD, FACS | UCLA Primary Care Update 2015October 3rd, 2016