Helen Chen, M.D.

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Helen Chen, M.D.
Radiation Oncologist
Clinical Expertise
  • Radiation Treatment of Breast Cancer
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Brain Tumors
  • Lung Cancer
  • Rectal Cancer
  • Esophageal Cancer
  • Stomach and Pancreatic Cancer
  • Sarcomas
  • Skin Cancer
  • Bone Metastases
  • Palliative/comfort Care
Research Area
  • Breast Cancer
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Brain Metastases
Other Languages Spoken
Mandarin
Spanish
Academic Appointments
  • Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology

Helen Chen, M.D., is a board-certified radiation oncologist at City of Hope®, South Pasadena in the Department of Radiation Oncology. She has cared for over 10,000 patients during her 29-year practice. She performs noninvasive radiosurgery and stereotactic body radiation therapy for brain and lung tumors, as well as RapidArc intensity modulation radiation therapy technology. These innovative methods allow for more precise treatments to be completed, with better patient comfort, in a fraction of the time.

Dr. Chen’s patient-centered approach includes enrolling her patients in clinical trials for breast, prostate, head and neck cancers and brain metastases. These treatments can mean better survival and quality-of-life outcomes. She is particularly proud of her highly skilled and collaborative team who work together to deliver coordinated, compassionate and personalized care for her patients.

Location

Education & Experience

Board Certifications

  • 1994, American Board of Radiology, Radiation Oncology
  • 1990, California Medical License — G70470
  • 1990, National Board of Medical Examiners

Degrees

  • 1989, M.D., University of California, San Francisco, CA
  • 1984, B.S. with Distinction, Stanford University, Stanford, CA

Residency

  • 1990–1994, Radiation Oncology, University of California Irvine, Irvine, CA

Internship

  • 1989–1990, Internal Medicine, Huntington Memorial Hospital, Pasadena, CA

Professional Experience

  • 2009–present, Assistant Clinical Professor, Radiation Oncology, City of Hope, South Pasadena, CA
  • 2009–present, Medical Director, Department of Radiation Oncology, City of Hope, South Pasadena, CA
  • 2001–2009, Radiation Oncologist, Valley Radiotherapy Associates Medical Group Inc.
  • 1995–2001, Radiation Oncologist, Memrad Medical Group Inc.
  • 1994–1995, Radiation Oncologist, Wilshire Oncology Medical Group Inc.

Awards & Memberships

Awards

  • 2010–2016, Nominated Pasadena Top Doctors 2010-2016
  • 1984, Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, Stanford University
  • 1984, Cap and Gown Honor Society, Stanford University
  • 1981–1984, Eastman Kodak Scholar, Stanford University
  • 1981–1984, Full scholarship awarded to two freshman students

Memberships

  • 2019–2020, City of Hope Medical Executive Committee, Community Practice elected representative
  • Los Angeles County Medical Association
  • Gynecology Disease Team
  • American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology
  • Center for Japanese Mental Health
  • Southern California Radiation Oncology Society
  • Asian-American Medical Association

Publications

  • Bosserman LD, Cianfrocca M, Yuh B, Yeon C, Chen H, Sentovich S, Polverini A, Zachariah F, Deaville D, Lee AB, Sedrak MS, King E, Gray S, Morse D, Glaser S, Bhatt G, Adeimy C, Tan TT, Chao J, Nam A, Paz IB, Kruper L, Rao P, Sokolov K, Kulkarni P, Salgia R, Yamzon J, Johnson D. Integrating Academic and Community Cancer Care and Research through Multidisciplinary Oncology Pathways for Value-Based Care: A Review and the City of Hope Experience. J Clin Med. 2021 Jan; 10(2): 188. Published online 2021 Jan 7. doi: 10.3390/jcm10020188
  • Chao J, He T-F, D'Apuzzo M, Chen Y-J, Frankel P, Tajon M, Chen H, Solomon S, Klempner S, Fakih M, Lee P. Submitted to: IJROBT (ASTRO Red Journal). Manuscript Title: A Phase II Trial Combining Pembrolizumab and Palliative Radiotherapy in Gastroesophageal Cancer to Augment Abscopal Immune Responses
  • Sapareto SA, Tapazoglou F, Tran A, Hegyi E, Chen H, Terr L. Purging of AKR Leukemic Cells from Autologous Bone Marrow by Hyperthermia Effects of Viral Interference. (submitted)

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.
5.0
Recommend this provider office
5.0
Provider explain in way you understand
5.0
Know important info medical history
5.0
Spend enough time with you
4.9
Provider listen carefully to you
4.9
Show respect for what you say
4.9
Rate provider 0-10
05/16/25
Dr Chen was fantastic. - Verified patient