Jennwood Chen
( out of 65 reviews )

Jennwood Chen, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Sugar House Health Center

Salt Lake City
801-581-2000

University of Utah Hospital

General Surgery, Area E
Salt Lake City
801-587-9396

Veterans Administration Medical Center

Salt Lake City

  • Jennwood Chen, MD, is a fellowship-trained minimally invasive surgeon that has recently joined the Division of General Surgery. He specializes in bariatric (weight loss) and foregut surgery.

    Dr. Chen graduated with a Bachelor of Science in mathematics from the University of North Carolina Charlotte, and received his medical degree from Oregon Health & Sciences University in Portland, Oregon. He then completed his internship and residency at the University of Utah.

    After completing his general surgery residency, he completed a fellowship at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio where he focused on minimally invasive bariatric and foregut procedures such as laparoscopic gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, anti-reflux surgery and paraesophageal hernia repairs.

    He very much believes in a holistic approach to treating patients with the goal of improving patient’s overall well-being and quality of life.

    Dr. Chen’s clinical interests include:

    • Metabolic health

    • Weight loss

    • Weight related pain and anxiety

    • Diabetes

    • Insulin Resistance

    • Reflux/GERD

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Surgery (Sub: General Surgery)

    Patient Rating

    4.8 /5
    ( out of 65 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    October 21, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Very direct and go the point explained my health issue correct and accordingly friendly

    September 13, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Always a pleasure to meet with Dr Chen

    July 12, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Dr Chen is thorough & shows alot of interest in one's well being & that is a real pleasure & treat to experience. When a person lives in rural areas they don't always get that pleasure along with such excellent healthcare! Thank u

    July 11, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Chen was very thorough in my appointment with him. He made sure I understood every aspect of my procedure and everything leading up to it as well. He thoroughly answered all my questions that were few because he had already explained almost everything I had on my mind. He is also available to answer questions via MyChart.

    June 20, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    I had a very difficult situation. I think Dr. Chen did the best Rhat he could given the situation.

    May 23, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Chen gave me good advice a year ago when I was considering an operation ..what I needed to do prior and has been helpful in all the preparation leading up to it. He is very direct in his communication. I like that type of communication.

    May 16, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Chen took time to understand, explain and put a treatment plan in place for me.

    May 16, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Hes a very caring dr

    March 21, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Very impressed with Dr. Chen as he explained all aspects of my health problem. Highly recommend him to everyone who may need his care.

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  • Jennwood Chen, MD, is a fellowship-trained minimally invasive surgeon that has recently joined the Division of General Surgery. He specializes in bariatric (weight loss) and foregut surgery.

    Dr. Chen graduated with a Bachelor of Science in mathematics from the University of North Carolina Charlotte, and received his medical degree from Oregon Health & Sciences University in Portland, Oregon. He then completed his internship and residency at the University of Utah.

    After completing his general surgery residency, he completed a fellowship at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio where he focused on minimally invasive bariatric and foregut procedures such as laparoscopic gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, anti-reflux surgery and paraesophageal hernia repairs.

    He very much believes in a holistic approach to treating patients with the goal of improving patient’s overall well-being and quality of life.

    Dr. Chen’s clinical interests include:

    • Metabolic health

    • Weight loss

    • Weight related pain and anxiety

    • Diabetes

    • Insulin Resistance

    • Reflux/GERD

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Surgery -Primary
    Academic Divisions General Surgery
    Board Certification
    American Board of Surgery (Sub: General Surgery)

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Khouri A, Martinez P, Kieffer M, Volckmann E, Chen J, Morrow E, Turner N, Ibele A (2022). Repairing small type I hiatal hernias at the time of RYGB is not necessary to achieve resolution of reflux symptoms. Surg Endosc, 37(6), 4910-4916. (Read full article)
    2. Chen J, Razzouk J, Martinez P, Kohler R, Morrow E, Ibele A, Volckmann E (2022). The utility of endoscopy prior to bariatric surgery: an 11-year retrospective analysis of 885 patients. Surg Endosc, 37(4), 3127-3135. (Read full article)
    3. Chen JC, Jalilvand A, Wang V, Chen J, Gupta A, Tamer R, Diaz K, Tamimi M, Needleman B, Noria S (2020). Influence of sociodemographic variables on weight loss outcomes up to 3-years following primary bariatric surgery. Surg Endosc, 35(10), 5774-5786. (Read full article)
    4. Chen J, Jalilvand A, Abdel-Rasoul M, Diaz K, Breslin L, Wang VL, Needleman B, Noria SF (2020). Use of the MMPI-2 personality profile in predicting 30-day ED-visits and readmissions following primary bariatric surgery. Surg Endosc, 35(8), 4725-4737. (Read full article)
    5. Wang VL, Jalilvand AD, Gupta A, Chen J, Vadlamudi C, Perry KA (2020). Tobacco use is not associated with increased risk of recurrent reflux 5 years after laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery. Surg Endosc, 35(8), 4771-4778. (Read full article)
    6. Langell A, Pickett T, Mangum C, Chen J, Langell J (2018). Thermal Coagulation Device for Treating Cervical Dysplasia. Surg Innov, 26(2), 149-152. (Read full article)
    7. Chen J, Miller M, Ibele A, Morrow E, Glasgow R, Volckmann E (2018). Dual Ring Wound Protector Reduces Circular Stapler Related Surgical Site Infections in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass. Obes Surg, 28(10), 3352-3359. (Read full article)
    8. Morrow EH, Chen J, Patel R, Bellows B, Nirula R, Glasgow R, Nelson RE (2018). Watchful waiting versus elective repair for asymptomatic and minimally symptomatic paraesophageal hernias: A cost-effectiveness analysis. Am J Surg, 216(4), 760-763. (Read full article)
    9. Chen J, Presson A, Zhang C, Ray D, Finlayson S, Glasgow R (2018). Online physician review websites poorly correlate to a validated metric of patient satisfaction. J Surg Res, 227, 1-6. (Read full article)
    10. Chen J, Lewis GM (2017). Early Diagnosis and Prevention of Ischemic Enterocolitis in Massive Burns. J Burn Care Res, 38(6), e983-e989. (Read full article)
    11. Chen J, Mackenzie J, Zhai Y, OLoughlin J, Kholer R, Morrow E, Glasgow R, Volckmann E, Ibele A (2017). Preventing Returns to the Emergency Department Following Bariatric Surgery. Obes Surg, 27(8), 1986-1992. (Read full article)
    12. Chen J, Jensen CR, Manwaring PK, Glasgow RE (2017). Validation of a Laparoscopic Ferromagnetic Technology-based Vessel Sealing Device and Comparative Study to Ultrasonic and Bipolar Laparoscopic Devices. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech, 27(2), e12-e17. (Read full article)
    13. Chen J, Pickett T, Langell A, Trane A, Charlesworth B, Loken K, Lombardo S, Langell JT (2016). Industry-academic partnerships: an approach to accelerate innovation. J Surg Res, 205(1), 228-33. (Read full article)
    14. Chen J, Majercik S, Bledsoe J, Connor K, Morris B, Gardner S, Scully C, Wilson E, Dickerson J, White T, Dillon D (2015). The prevalence and impact of defensive medicine in the radiographic workup of the trauma patient: a pilot study. Am J Surg, 210(3), 462-7. (Read full article)
    15. Chen J, Manwaring PK, Scott RR, Manwaring KH, Glasgow RE (2015). Ferromagnetic Heating for Vessel Sealing and Division: Utility and Comparative Study to Ultrasonic and Bipolar Technologies. Surg Innov, 22(4), 329-37. (Read full article)

    Book Chapter

    1. Chen J, Glasgow RE (2022). What is the Best Inguinal Hernia Repair? In Adv Surg (56, pp. 247-258). United States. (Read full article)
    2. Chen J, Ibele A (2018). Adolescents Techniques and Outcomes. In Reavis K, Barrett A, Kroch M (Eds.), The SAGES Manual of Bariatric Surgery (2nd Edition). Springer.

    Abstract

    1. Langell A, Pickett T, Mangum C, Chen J, Dodson M, Langell J (2019). Evaluation of a Model to Evaluate the Efficacy of Thermocoagulation on Cervical Coagulative Necrosis [Abstract]. 07.18.
    2. Chen J, Miller M, Morrow E, Ibele A, Glasgow R, Volckmann E (2017). Dual Ring Wound Protector Reduces Circular Stapler Related Surgical Site Infections in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass [Abstract]. 13(10), S79.

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