David Y T Chen, MD, FACS

Philadelphia Magazine
Top Doctors 2012
Surgery

I am a urologic oncologist specializing in surgical treatment of cancers of the genitourinary tract. I have extensive experience with laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgical techniques and apply these approaches routinely to reduce the pain, recovery time, and complications associated with traditional open surgery.

I am skilled in nerve-sparing and organ-reconstructive surgery essential for preserving normal functions when treating prostate, testis, bladder and kidney cancer. I am sensitive to the particular issues regarding the diagnosis of genitourinary cancer and its subsequent treatment, including its physical and emotional effects on the patient and their family and support system.

I recognize each person is unique and requires a treatment individually tailored to them to achieve successful cancer treatment, limited treatment-related side effects and maintained quality of life.

Video

Introductory Video of Dr. Chen

Surgical Oncology
Attending Surgeon,
Urologic Oncology

Meet other members of the
genitourinary cancer treatment team.Meet other members of the
prostate cancer treatment team.

New patients can request an appointment online or call 215-728-2570.

Appointments for Returning Patients

For general information, call:
1-888-FOX CHASE (1-888-369-2427).
An oncology certified nurse will assist you.

Fox Chase Cancer Center
333 Cottman Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19111-2497

Clinical Expertise:

Kidney Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Testicular Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Adrenal Carcinoma, Urinary Diversions, Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques - Laparoscopic, Robotic Surgery, daVinci Nerve-sparing Prostatectomy and Urologic cancer ablation therapy (cryosurgery or HIFU)

Medical Education:

Cornell University Medical College, 1997, New York, NY

Residency:

Urology, New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, NY

Fellowships:

Howard Hughes Medical Institute-National Institutes of Health Research Scholar, Bethesda, MD;
Urologic Oncology, New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, NY

Certification:

American College of Surgeons, Fellow
The American Board of Urology

Professional Societies:

The Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons;
American Urological Association;
Philadelphia Urological Society;
Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG)
Society of Urologic Oncology

Scientific Report:

Genitourinary Program;
Surgical Oncology
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