Jennwood Chen
( out of 184 reviews )

Jennwood Chen, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Sugar House Health Center

801-581-2000

  • 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

    4.6 /5
    ( out of 184 reviews )

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    August 12, 2023

    Dr Chen acted like he was to good or to busy to come check on me I am very discussed

    August 12, 2023

    Explained about every concern I have and expected results.. Very knowledgeable and understanding of my concerns...

    August 11, 2023

    Failed to communicate with my rheumatolgist to ensure proper after 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)

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