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M. Dwight Chen, M.D.
4.8 /5
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M. Dwight Chen, M.D.

(650) 934-7520
Melchor Pavilion 2490 Hospital Drive Suite 111 Mountain View, CA 94040
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Gynecologic Oncology

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Cancer Surgery

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Professional Interests

Cancer Surgery

  • Cancer, Cancer research, Clinical trials and research, Conization, Cytoreductive surgery, Electrocoagulation, Gynecologic cancer, Hysterectomy, Laparoscopy, Laser therapy, Lymph node biopsy, Lymph node removal, Minimally invasive surgery, Omentectomy, Pelvic exenteration, Pelvic washing

  • Reconstructive surgery, Robotic surgery, Sentinel lymph node mapping and removal, Sentinel node biopsy, Splenectomy, Stent placement, Trachelectomy, Tumor biopsy, Tumor removal
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Gynecologic Oncology

  • Advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery, Cervical cancer, Chemotherapy, Colposcopy, Conization, Cyst removal, Cystoscopy, da Vinci robotic assisted surgery, Diagnostic laparoscopy, Endometrial cancer, Fallopian tube cancer, Gestational trophoblastic disease, Gynecologic conditions

  • Gynecologic surgery, Human papillomavirus (HPV), Hysterectomy, Intraperitoneal chemotherapy, Laparoscopic diagnosis and surgery, Laser surgery, Loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP), Lymph node removal, Minimally invasive surgery, Omentectomy, Ovarian cancer, Ovarian debulking, Pap smear, Pelvic exenteration, Pelvic laparoscopy, Pelvic screening and biopsy, Pelvic washing, Pre-invasive disease of the lower genital tract, Robotic gynecologic surgery, Robotic hysterectomy, Salpingo-oophorectomy, Surgery for gynecological tumors, Trachelectomy, Uterine cancer, Vaginal cancer, Vulvar cancer
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Affiliations

Hospital Affiliations

Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

Medical Affiliations

Palo Alto Medical Foundation

-  Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group

Sutter Medical Network

Practice Locations

View Map of 2490 Hospital Drive,Mountain View,CA,94040
Address:
Melchor Pavilion2490 Hospital Drive Suite 111 Mountain View, CA 94040
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(650) 934-7520

View Map of 2577 Samaritan Drive,San Jose,CA,95124
Address:
Los Gatos Gynecologic Oncology2577 Samaritan Drive Suite 705 San Jose, CA 95124
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(650) 934-7520

Board Certifications

BOARD CERTIFIED IN:

  • Gynecologic Oncology

Credentials & Notables

Medical School:

George Washington University

Residency:

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 1991

Internship:

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 1988

Fellowship:

Gynecologic Oncology, University of Minnesota Hospital & Clinic, 1996

Languages

Primary Language(s)

English

Additional Language(s)

Mandarin

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  • Gynecologic Oncology Medical History Form

Clinical Trials

Adjuvant (AFT-19)

Additional Information

Dr. Chen has performed over 4000 surgeries using minimally invasive techniques. At El Camino Hospital, he has been the physician leader in building a national renowned multi-specialty Robotics Program. Over 5000 robotic-assisted surgeries have been performed to date, making El Camino Hospital the highest volume hospital for Robotics in Northern California. Dr. Chen has been instrumental in developing a program with rigorous standards to ensure the best outcomes for patients undergoing a robotic procedure.

Philosophy of Care

The field of gynecologic oncology is developing rapidly both in terms of new surgical techniques and new chemotherapy treatments. I see my role as helping my patients fully understand the increasing number of options open to them and guiding them in making the best treatment decisions for their unique and individual needs and wishes.

I am particularly interested in laparoscopic surgical techniques. While studying at the University of Minnesota, my research was focused on laparoscopy, and I have given talks internationally on this subject.

Laparoscopic surgery is surgery through small incisions using a special flexible tube with a camera at the end (laparoscope). With smaller incisions there is less blood loss and typically a shorter and less painful recovery for the patient. Although I've been performing laparoscopic surgery for nearly two decades, I still find it exciting to see what a difference less invasive surgery can make for patients who once had no choice but traditional open surgeries with large incisions.

As an expert in advanced surgical techniques, I also treat women with noncancerous reproductive system conditions that require complicated surgery. This gives my work a lot of variety, and I am constantly learning as my field advances.

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