--- title: "Dr. Sarah A. Chen | Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Modesto, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. Sarah A. Chen, M.D. practices Cardiothoracic Surgery in Modesto, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-sarah-a-chen-2093413856" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Sarah A. Chen, M.D. ![Sarah A. Chen, M.D.](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/iIHwdyHb1dCLy0P9wWvjeHJyMvI5IstptaKNUIOBxo8/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) # Sarah A. Chen, M.D. ## Cardiothoracic Surgery - Accepting new patients [1409 East Briggsmore AvenueModesto, CA 95355](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=1409+East+Briggsmore+Avenue+Modesto%2C+CA+95355+US) ## Schedule appointment [209-550-4788](tel:+12095504788) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-sarah-a-chen-2093413856#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-sarah-a-chen-2093413856#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-sarah-a-chen-2093413856#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-sarah-a-chen-2093413856#provider-services) ## About Dr. Chen Languages English Gender Female ### Approach to care Sarah Chen, MD is committed to providing advanced cardiothoracic surgical care for our community, bringing surgical precision with compassionate support. Her training spans minimally invasive thoracic surgery to comprehensive cardiac surgery with an emphasis on aortic procedures, and she relies on close partnerships with a wonderful multidisciplinary team that strives to deliver optimal patient outcomes. ### Professional highlights Dr. Chen is an award-winning Board Certified Medical Illustrator (CMI), with a deep passion for infusing her art background into her clinical practice, ranging from 3D printing for pre-operative planning to illustrating novel surgical techniques. She loves to draw for her patients and wholeheartedly believes in blending art with medicine to better explain their diagnoses, treatment options, and recovery expectations, to truly provide informed, patient-centered care. Dr. Chen is also a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, the American College of Surgeons, and the Association of Medical Illustrators. She also serves on the Editorial Board for the Annals of Thoracic Surgery as the official Illustrator. ### Outside of medicine Outside of medicine, Dr. Chen enjoys cardio kickboxing, martial arts, Zumba, traveling, and nail art. ## Education and training **Medical school:** University of California, Davis **Internship:** University of California, Davis - Cardiothoracic Surgery **Residency:** University of California, Davis - Cardiothoracic Surgery **Fellowship:** University of Michigan Health System - Cardiothoracic Surgery ## Affiliations ### Medical groups - Gould Medical Group ## Accepted insurance Search plan or carrier name **Aetna (19 plans)** ### Aetna - Aetna Choice POS II - Aetna Select EPO - Aetna Select Open Access - Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA) - Aetna Student Health Program - Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA) - Health Fund POS - HMO - HMO Deductible Plans - Managed Choice POS - National Advantage Plan (NAP) - Open Access Elect Choice EPO - Open Access Managed Choice POS - Open Choice PPO - Quality Point of Service (QPOS) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) - Copay Plan - Open Access Aetna Select - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) ACA High Deductible Health Plan POS II (ACA HDHP-POS II) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) High Deductible Health Plan POS II (HDHP POS II) - Traditional Choice **Alignment (2 plans)** ### Alignment - Alignment Health Plan My Choice (Medicare Advantage PPO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage PPO) **Anthem Blue Cross of California (19 plans)** ### Anthem Blue Cross of California - Advantage HMO - Anthem Blue Cross HMO Saver Small Group Plan - Anthem Blue Cross HMO, also sometimes known as California Care or Rural Cal Care (includes CalPERS Traditional HMO) - Anthem Blue Cross HMO/POS (California Care Plus) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual and Family EPO Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum-Covered California (Pathway - EPO) - Anthem Blue Cross Small Group HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Anthem Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum PPO (Prudent Buyer Plan) - Anthem High Performance Narrow Network - Anthem Medicare Preferred PPO Medicare Advantage Plans for Group Retirees - Behavioral Health Program - BlueCard - CareAdvocate PPO - Direct Access - Federal Employee Program (FEP) - PPO - GeoBlue - Indemnity - Managed Care Services - My Choice PPO - SmartSense **Blue Shield of California (23 plans)** ### Blue Shield of California - Active Choice PPO - Administrative Services Only (ASO) - Self-Funded PPO - Blue Shield $0 Cost Share PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield Access+ HMO Plan - Blue Shield Added Advantage POS (Point-Of-Service) Plan**Note:** - PPO Benefit Level - Blue Shield Bronze PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield CalPERS EPO - Blue Shield CalPERS Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Gold PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Life and Health Insurance Company - Blue Shield Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Minimum Coverage PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield of California PPO/EPO (aka Full Network PPO/EPO) - Blue Shield Platinum PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Silver PPO (IFP & Small Group) - BlueCard Plan - Federal Employee Program - PPO**Note:** - FEP accesses Anthem Blue Cross for Hospital Providers - Indemnity - PERS Platinum PPO - Shared Advantage - PPO/EPO and Shared Advantage Plus - PPO/EPO (Full Network PPO) - UC Care PPO - University of California HealthSavings+ - Vital Shield 900 Plans Coverage can vary, so we suggest confirming with your health plan and provider’s office before your visit. ## Care locations [Briggsmore Specialty Surgery Care Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/briggsmore-specialty-surgery-care-center-1043247044) 1409 East Briggsmore Avenue Modesto, CA 95355 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=1409+East+Briggsmore+Avenue+Modesto%2C+CA+95355+US) [209-550-4788](tel:+12095504788) 209-572-4674 Sunday Closed Monday 6:00 am - 5:30 pm Tuesday 6:00 am - 5:30 pm Wednesday 6:00 am - 5:30 pm Thursday 6:00 am - 5:30 pm Friday 6:00 am - 5:30 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 6:00 am - 5:30 pm Tuesday 6:00 am - 5:30 pm Wednesday 6:00 am - 5:30 pm Thursday 6:00 am - 5:30 pm Friday 6:00 am - 5:30 pm Saturday Closed ## Related services offered by Sutter - [Cardiovascular surgery](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/cardiovascular-surgery) ## Similar providers nearby - ![Flavia G. 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