Luke Chen, M.D.

714-252-9415
Luke Chen, M.D.
Medical Oncologist and Hematologist
Other Languages Spoken
Mandarin
Taiwanese
Appointments
Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research
Clinical Teams
Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research
Fluent in Mandarin, Luke Chen, M.D., has helped cancer patients in Southern California for nearly 20 years. Focused on both saving life and improving quality of life, he treats his patients as family and is inspired by their courage and humility. With many effective and safe treatments available today, Dr. Chen seeks, in turn, to inspire people under his care to remain hopeful in their fight against cancer. 
 
He pursued his medical training at University of California San Diego, then attended University of California Irvine, completing his residency in internal medicine and his fellowship in hematology and oncology. Dr. Chen’s research has explored ways to improve treatment for prostate cancer and other malignancies. His studies of unconventional tuberculosis cases have been used to educate University of California San Diego medical students. 
 
Outside the lab and clinic, Dr. Chen enjoys gardening and spending time with this wife and two sons. 

Location

Education & Experience

Degrees

  • 1998, M.D., University of California San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla, California

  • 1993, Bachelor of Arts, Molecular Cell Biology, University of California Berkeley, California

Fellowship

  • 2001-2004, Hematology/Oncology, University of California Irvine, Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, Orange, California

Residency

  • 1998-2001, Internal Medicine, University of California Irvine, Irvine, California

Professional Experience

  • 2021-present, assistant clinical professor, Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research, City of Hope, Huntington Beach and Irvine, California

  • 2004-2021, Hematologist/Oncologist, Pacific Shores Medical Group, Huntington Beach and Irvine, California

Awards & Memberships

Memberships

  • 2001-present, American Association for Cancer Research

  • 2003-present, American Society of Clinical Oncology

  • 2002-present, American Society of Hematology

  • 2000-present, American Society of Internal Medicine

Ratings & Reviews

Ratings and reviews below are gathered from the Press Ganey Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CG CAHPS) survey. CG CAHPS is a standardized survey that is used to measure a patient's experience in the physician office setting. Ratings are an average of all responses to questions about a provider's care, with five stars being the highest.
Ratings
5.0
Provider explain in way you understand
5.0
Provider listen carefully to you
5.0
Show respect for what you say
5.0
Spend enough time with you
4.9
Recommend this provider office
4.9
Know important info medical history
4.9
Rate provider 0-10
Reviews
11/03/23
Dr.Luke Chen is top notch! - Verified patient
10/29/23
Dr Luke Chen is GREAT. I felt very comfortable with him. - Verified patient
10/24/23
Dr Chen, nurse & entire staff are exceptional. - Verified patient
10/17/23
First time visit with this Dr. He is now the one I will be seeing in the future. My past doctor has moved out of state. I will miss him, but am very happy with Dr. Chen, who will be my City Of Hope Doctor. - Verified patient
10/17/23
I have had really wonderful treatment, and amazing staff here at City Of Hope. - Verified patient