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Willa J. Chen, M.D.

Willa J. Chen, M.D.

Hospitalist

  • Family Medicine
  • A hospitalist cares for patients during their hospital stay and isn’t available for office visits.

About Dr. Chen

LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, and Mandarin
GenderNonbinary
Uses My Health Online for scheduling and messaging
Offers video visits for existing patients

Approach to care

As a hospitalist with a background in family medicine, Dr. Chen aims to provide holistic, thoughtful, and efficient patient-centered care during what can be a stressful and uncertain time. They value clear communication, collaboration, and ensuring that patients feel heard and supported in their decision-making.

Professional highlights

Dr. Chen has a background in public health and is especially interested in improving access to care and supporting underserved communities. They are drawn to systems-level work that aims to make healthcare more equitable and sustainable.

Outside of medicine

Outside of Medicine, Dr. Chen enjoys exploring the Bay Area with their partner and their husky, traveling, and attending workout classes such as barre, rowing, boxing, yoga, and cycling. They also like trying new foods spots and studying languages for fun.

Education and training

Medical school: University of North Carolina School of Medicine
Internship: Stanford-O'Connor Family Medicine Residency Program
Residency: Stanford-O'Connor Family Medicine Residency Program

Board certifications

  • Family Medicine

Affiliations

Hospitals

  • Alta Bates Summit Medical Center

Medical groups

  • Sutter East Bay Medical Group

Accepted insurance

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