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Address
3800 South Whitney Suite 200
Independence, MO 64055
Phone
816-478-4887Hours
- Board Certified Gastroenterologist
- Currently Accepting New Patients
- Most Insurance Plans Accepted
- Performs Colonoscopies
Our Locations
DHS Independence Clinic
Gastroenterology in Independence, MO
DHS Independence Clinic
3800 South Whitney
Suite 200
The Endoscopy Center - Independence
Gastroenterology in Independence, MO
The Endoscopy Center - Independence
3800 South Whitney Avenue
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About Yan Chen, M.D.
Dr. Chen was born and raised in Beijing, the capital of People’s Republic of China where he obtained his medical degree from Beijing Medical University. After practicing orthopedic surgery for three years in Beijing, he moved to the United States in 1991 to complete his doctorate degree in physiology at Louisiana State University. He continued with his basic science research for two more years at University of Virginia in Charlottesville for IBD research.
Then, he returned to clinical medicine and finished internal medicine residency program at Yale-affiliated Norwalk Hospital in Connecticut in 2001, followed by gastroenterology training at Wake Forest University in North Carolina. He then joined the Consultants in Gastroenterology in Kansas City, Missouri in July 2004. Dr. Chen is board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. He is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology and the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Dr. Chen has great interests in various gastrointestinal and liver diseases.
His personal goal is to use the most up-to-date medical knowledge and the best available technology to solve clinical problems and serve patients in a most effective and efficient way. Dr. Chen loves to spend time with his wife and son. He also enjoys reading medical literatures, playing tennis, and playing classical guitar in his spare time.
Education & Awards
- MEDICAL SCHOOL Beijing University Health Science Center
- RESIDENCY Norwalk Hospital - Yale University School of Medicine
- FELLOWSHIP Wake Forest University MEMBERSHIP American College of Gastroenterology and the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Topics
- Abdominal Pain
- Anal/Rectal Bleeding
- Bloating
- Blood in the Stool
- Bowel Incontinence
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
- Nausea
- Unexplained Weight Gain/Loss
- Vomiting
- Yellowing of the Skin/Eyes
- Acid Reflux
- Anal Fissure
- Anemia/Iron Deficiency
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Biliary Obstruction
- C. Difficile Colitis
- Celiac Disease
- Colitis
- Colorectal Polyps
- Crohn's Disease
- Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS)
- Diverticulitis
- Diverticulosis
- Dysphagia
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Esophageal Motility Disorder
- Esophagitis
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Fistula
- Food Intolerance
- Gallbladder Disease
- Gastritis
- GERD
- Helicobacter Pylori
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis
- Hiatal Hernia
- Ileitis
- Impacted Bowel
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Jaundice
- Lactose Intolerance
- Liver Cirrhosis
- Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis
- Pancreatitis
- Peptic Ulcers
- Primary Biliary Cholangitis
- Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Anorectal Manometry
- Argon Laser Therapy
- Capsule Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy
- EGD
- Endoscopic Mucosal Resection
- Enteroscopy
- ERCP
- Esophageal Dilation
- Esophageal Manometry
- Feeding Tube Insertion (PEG)
- FibroScan®
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Hemorrhoid Banding
- Sphincterotomy
Reviews
My experience was pleasant granted the procedure I was being seen for. Dr. Chen has a wonderful bedside manner but I must mention his team as well. The nurse was very professional yet personable, she ended up taking on the task of getting a line in me in spite of my "rolling veins". I Thank You!! My anesthesiologist was so reassuring... I am a cry baby when it comes to Night-Night time, he actually dapped away tears assuring me that I was in good hands. He was by my side as they wheeled me in; he doesn't know it but I took great comfort in his voice. Thank You for your kindness!! Now Dr Chen, he was very thorough explaining each step in detail and took great care in my slightly odd request. When I awoke and was coherent, Dr. Chen greeted me in recovery advising me of my result. Again, reassuring me that I did well & that I am healthy!! Side Note: for the patients.... OPT For the 24 Pill Cleanse, it makes the process so much more tolerable, I promise!!!
Excellent care all the way through. My second visit was as good as my first.
It was quick and painless. I’m good for 5 years. All of the staff was very friendly.
I love these people. They take good care of you and explain everything before they do it. If I need another gI I would definitely return there.
My experience was pleasant granted the procedure I was being seen for. Dr. Chen has a wonderful bedside manner and his team as well. The nurse was very professional yet personable, she ended up taking on the task of getting a line in me in spite of my "rolling veins". I Thank You!! My anesthesiologist was so reassuring... I am a cry baby when it comes to Night-Night time, he actually dapped away tears assuring me that I was in good hands. He was by my side as they wheeled me in; he doesn't know it but I took great comfort in his voice. Thank You for your kindness!! Now Dr Chen, he was very thorough explaining each step in detail and took great care in my slightly odd request. When I awoke and was coherent, Dr. Chen greeted me in recovery advising me of my result. Again, reassuring me that I did well & that I am healthy!! Side Note: for the patients.... OPT For the 24 Pill Cleanse, it makes the process so much more tolerable, I promise!!!
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