M.D., Ph.D.
Neurosurgeon
2006, Ph.D., Anatomy and Neurobiology, Medical College of Virginia/ Virginia Commonwealth University Health
2000-2006, Neurosurgery Residency, Ph.D. in Anatomy and Neurobiology, Medical College of Virginia/Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
Mike Y. Chen, M.D., Ph.D., is a board-certified neurosurgeon and dedicated physician who has been a vital part of City of Hope® Cancer Center Duarte since 2007. With deep expertise in neurological surgery, Dr. Chen performs a wide range of complex procedures to treat brain and spinal tumors, while also addressing noncancerous and degenerative spine disorders.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Chen is an innovative researcher and educator in the field of neurosurgery. He actively develops new surgical approaches, collaborates with industry partners to help create advanced surgical tools and shares his knowledge by training fellow surgeons in cutting-edge procedures. Some of his research interests include the effect of pulsed electromagnetic fields on improving the effectiveness of chemotherapeutics and correlations between hormone receptor status and bone formation in patients with metastatic spinal cancers.
Dr. Chen earned his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. He completed an internship at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, followed by a residency in neurosurgery at the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond. His academic background also includes a research fellowship in surgical neurology at the National Institutes of Health, where he deepened his commitment to advancing the science of neurological care.