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Dr. Chien Shing Chen, MD

(Dr. Chien-Shing Chen, M.D.)

(38 Ratings)

Specializes in: Medical Oncology, Adult Oncology and Adult Hematology

Professional interests include: thrombocytopenia (low platelet count), bladder cancer, cancer, and more.

11370 Anderson Street
Loma Linda, CA 92354

(909) 558-2481

Dr. Chien Shing Chen, MD is a medical oncologist in Loma Linda, CA specializing in medical oncology, adult oncology and adult hematology. Dr. Chien Shing Chen, MD is affiliated with Loma Linda University Health, Loma Linda University Medical Center East Campus, FACULTY PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS OF LLUSM, Loma Linda University Medical Center and Loma Linda University Surgical Hospital.

Office Locations

11234 Anderson Street Suite A600
Loma Linda, CA 92354

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11370 Anderson Street
Loma Linda, CA 92354

(909) 558-2481

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25333 Barton Road
Loma Linda, CA 92354

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26780 Barton Road
Redlands, CA 92373

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Some issues Dr. Chien Shing Chen, MD can help you with:

Anemia

Anemia is the most common blood disorder. It occurs when the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the tissues. Blood loss, insufficient red blood cell production, and red blood cell destruction are the three main causes of anemia. These issues may arise from such conditions as iron deficiency, heavy periods, ulcers, kidney disease, as well as some forms of cancer.

An individual with anemia will have the following symptoms: shortness of breath, weakness, dizziness, cold hands or feet, paleness, and irritability. Anemia is diagnosed when blood tests show low counts for hemoglobin, which is the protein responsible for carrying oxygen to different tissues throughout the body.

Treatments for anemia are dependent on the kind of anemia an individual has. For example, iron supplementation may correct iron deficiency anemia. For anemia caused by chronic kidney failure, chemotherapy treatments, and HIV/AIDS, a group of medications called erythropoiesis-stimulating agents may be prescribed.

Thrombocytopenia (Low Platelet Count)

Thrombocytopenia is a disorder where people have too few platelets. With too few platelets in the bloodstream, the blood is unable to properly clot. People with thrombocytopenia may experience prolonged external and internal bleeding. Large purple bruises (ecchymoses) and small red skin spots (petechiae) in the skin and mouth are common in those with thrombocytopenia. Other symptoms of the disorder include bleeding gums, blood in bodily fluids, and fatigue. Thrombocytopenia most often arises from a different condition or treatment, such as alcoholism, autoimmune disease, cancer treatments, viruses (such as Hepatitis C and HIV), bone marrow diseases (such as leukemia and aplastic anemia), enlarged spleen, and exposure to toxic chemicals. In rare cases, thrombocytopenia is inherited.

If a doctor suspects a patient has a thrombocytopenia, a complete blood count (CBC) or platelet count test helps determine the concentration of platelets in a person's blood at a given time. Thrombocytopenia can be diagnosed by hematologists using advanced tests on platelet samples. Flow cytometry tests detect abnormalities by evaluating the characteristics of a platelet sample using targeted lasers and lights.

Treatments for low platelet counts include steroids like Prednisone, that can assist with platelet production. If a patient's low platelet count is caused by spleen problems, spleen removal (splenectomy) may be recommended. To treat the prolonged bleeding caused by thrombocytopenia, doctors frequently prescribe Dempressin, a hormone that promotes blood clotting. Antifibrinolytic medications such as tranexamic acid may also aid in the promotion of clotting and the prevention of bleeding. For patients with severe platelet disorders (either low platelet count and dysfunctional platelets), blood transfusions may be prescribed. Platelet blood transfusions deliver donated platelets to patients intravenously, replenishing the volume of functioning platelets.

Patients can also modify their lifestyle to better manage their disorder and minimize complications. Patients with low blood counts should avoid blood-thinning medications, alcohol, and activities that could lead to injury. Many people with thrombocytopenia can live healthy and fulfilling lives with proper treatment and precautions.

In The News

“In addition to her medical oncologist, Dr. Chien-Shing Chen, her team includes two pathologists, Dr. Jun Wang and Dr. Ted Rowsell, and two nurse practitioners, Maria Montero and Carolee Ross.”—"LOMA LINDA: Cancer patient reflects on changes", The Press-Enterprise, July 2013

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chien Shing Chen, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Loma Linda, CA during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chien Shing Chen, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1069
hospital care	130
inpatient care	130

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chien Shing Chen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	204
Female	170

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	217
Black	46
Hispanic	74
Asian	25
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	141
From 75 to 84	140
85 and over	43
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chien Shing Chen, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Chien Shing Chen, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and cancer.

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	34
Dementia	8
Cancer	41

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chien Shing Chen, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Loma Linda, CA during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chien Shing Chen, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1011
hospital care	154
inpatient care	154

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chien Shing Chen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	211
Female	167

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	214
Black	45
Hispanic	75
Asian	30
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	46
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chien Shing Chen, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Chien Shing Chen, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	35
Dementia	9
Cancer	43

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chien Shing Chen, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Loma Linda, CA during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chien Shing Chen, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	949
hospital care	140
inpatient care	140

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chien Shing Chen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	386
Female	302

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	420
Black	92
Hispanic	114
Asian	36
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	298
From 75 to 84	228
85 and over	68
Less than 65	94

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chien Shing Chen, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Chien Shing Chen, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and cancer.

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	40

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chien Shing Chen, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Loma Linda, CA during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chien Shing Chen, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	817
hospital care	96
inpatient care	96

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chien Shing Chen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	181
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	192
Black	40
Hispanic	61
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	34
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chien Shing Chen, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Chien Shing Chen, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	35
Dementia	11
Cancer	40

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chien Shing Chen, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	43

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chien Shing Chen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	32

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	37
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	20
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chien Shing Chen, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Chien Shing Chen, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, cancer and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	42

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chien Shing Chen, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	17

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chien Shing Chen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	19
Female	14

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	14
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	14
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chien Shing Chen, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Chien Shing Chen, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	48
Diabetes	39
Dementia	0
Cancer	39

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chien Shing Chen, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Loma Linda, CA during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chien Shing Chen, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	126
hospital care	58
inpatient care	58

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chien Shing Chen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	48

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	66
Black	13
Hispanic	38
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	17
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chien Shing Chen, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Chien Shing Chen, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	32
Dementia	16
Cancer	45

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chien Shing Chen, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Loma Linda, CA during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chien Shing Chen, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	245
hospital care	43
inpatient care	43

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chien Shing Chen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	57

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	100
Black	21
Hispanic	45
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	22
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chien Shing Chen, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Chien Shing Chen, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, cancer, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	54

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chien Shing Chen, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Loma Linda, CA during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chien Shing Chen, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	258
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chien Shing Chen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	57

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	103
Black	19
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	30
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chien Shing Chen, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Chien Shing Chen, MD treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and diabetes.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	58

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chien Shing Chen, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	316

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chien Shing Chen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	30

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	93
Black	0
Hispanic	32
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	57
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	27
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chien Shing Chen, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Chien Shing Chen, MD treated during 2023 were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	35
Dementia	9
Cancer	60

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chien Shing Chen, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Chien Shing Chen, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Loma Linda, CA were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	485
hospital care	90
inpatient care	90

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chien Shing Chen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	145
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	27
Asian / Pacific Islander	9
Non-Hispanic White	145
Hispanic	48
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	81
85 and over	28
Less than 65	33
65 to 74	99

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chien Shing Chen, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Chien Shing Chen, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	8
Cancer	46

Education & Training

He completed residency at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital International Medical Center, Pathology. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology and has a state license in California.

Residency: Chang Gung Memorial Hospital International Medical Center, Pathology

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Chien Shing Chen, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Loma Linda University Health

Loma Linda University Medical Center East Campus

FACULTY PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS OF LLUSM

Loma Linda University Medical Center

Loma Linda University Surgical Hospital

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Chien Shing Chen, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.84 out of 5 stars based on 38 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Chien Shing Chen, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Loma Linda, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Chien Shing Chen, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Celgene Corporation	$50,461 Pomalyst $23,031	Revlimid $12,352	$15,078
Pharmacyclics LLC, An AbbVie Company	$39,850 IMBRUVICA $39,829	EPKINLY $21
Pfizer Inc.	$31,723 BOSULIF $26,275	IBRANCE $100	$5,348
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$22,584 TAGRISSO $21,854	IRESSA $617	LYNPARZA $113
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$10,247 IMBRUVICA $5,373	ZYTIGA $4,849	DARZALEX $25
Other	$48,110 IMBRUVICA $9,056	Nubeqa $7,740	NINLARO $5,053	Iclusig $4,713	SPRYCEL $4,548	Other $17,001

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$105,385
Consulting Fee	$50,905
Travel and Lodging	$35,131
Food and Beverage	$11,090
Education	$465

Research Payments

Dr. Chien Shing Chen, MD has received 23 research payments totaling $122,766.

Biography

Dr. Chien-Shing Chen is an adult hematology, adult oncology, and medical oncology specialist in Loma Linda, CA and Redlands, CA. These areas are among his clinical interests: bladder cancer, thyroid cancer, and gallbladder problems. He has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. Dr. Chen is conversant in Mandarin. Dr. Chen is affiliated with Loma Linda University Health.