Dr. Catherine Chen, MD is a pulmonologist in Dallas, TX specializing in adult pulmonology and adult critical care. She graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in 2009 and has 16 years of experience. Dr. Catherine Chen, MD is affiliated with UT Southwestern Medical Center.
5323 Harry Hines Boulevard
Dallas, TX 75390
Lung Issues
Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.
Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.
COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.
Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.
Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.
Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Catherine Chen, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Catherine Chen, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Dallas, TX were hospital care and inpatient care.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Catherine Chen, MD.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Catherine Chen, MD treated were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, heart failure and diabetes.
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Dr. Catherine Chen, MD graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in 2009. She completed residency at Washington University Medical Center in St. Louis. She has a state license in Missouri.
Medical School: Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine (2009)
Residency: Washington University Medical Center in St. Louis (2012)
Licensed In: Missouri
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Catherine Chen, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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uTASWako AFP-L3 $167 |
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CentriMag $90 |
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SPEEDICATH $12 |
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Dr. Catherine Chen, MD has received 3 research payments totaling $0.
Dr. Catherine Chen is an adult critical care and adult pulmonology specialist in Dallas, TX. In her practice, Dr. Chen focuses on intensive care and lung issues. Dr. Chen is affiliated with UT Southwestern Medical Center. After completing medical school at Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, she performed her residency at Washington University Medical Center in St. Louis. She has received the following distinctions: D Magazine Best Doctor; Annual Pulmonary Research Day Travel Grant 2015, Washington University, St. Louis, MO; and Travel Grant.
