With more than 2,000 clinicians certified in more than 80 medical specialties and subspecialties, UT Physicians provides multispecialty care for the entire family.
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Lisa Chen, MD, FACS, is a board-certified and fellowship-trained colon and rectal surgeon. She treats patients of all ages, focusing on nonsurgical options first and surgery as a second choice. She believes in listening to her patients, understanding their concerns, and helping them achieve their goals.
Chen is an assistant professor in the Department of Surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston.
She’s a member of several professional organizations, including the American Medical Association, the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, the Harris County Medical Society, and the Texas Medical Association.
She has received numerous awards throughout her career, including Castle Connelly Top Doctors 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016; Vitals Patients Choice Award 2013; Health & Fitness Sports Magazine’s Doctor’s Choice 2009; and the Consumer Research Council of America’s Top Physicians 2004-2005.
Outside of work, Chen enjoys knitting, karate, yoga, and spending time with her husband and two children.
All patient experience ratings and comments are submitted by actual patients and are received and validated by a leading independent survey company, NRC Health.
A good experience. I have confidence in the doctor.
Dr. Chen is very knowledgeable in her field. Has many great credentials. Is very personable and treats her patients with dignity and respect. Would love her for a neighbor and friend
Very professional and understanding. Dr Chen was assuring and laid out what comes next Glad I returned to this group of professionals Staff was pleasant to work with.
Excellent!!
Dr. Chen is a wonderful and caring doctor
Felt very comfortable and at ease when speaking with the doctor ... first time visit.
Employees from front desk to MA, to scheduler to MD all listened and seemed to care and want to do their best.
Dr. Chen is the best at explaining the situation and so easy to communicate with. She is caring and caring thoughtful.
The entire team at the UT Physicians Colon & Rectal Clinic - Peakwood has been excellent. From the minute you walk through the door until you leave, they are friendly, caring, and professional. While having to have surgery is never a pleasant experience, this team made it as pleasant as possible.
I really felt seen and heard by Dr Chen and her entire staff! She is outstanding! So detailed and knowledgeable!
Highly recommend Dr. Chen. She is thorough, professional, understanding, and just overall a really nice lady. Everyone in the office was also very professional.
Dr. Chen is wonderful
Dr. Chen is wonderful! The best of the best!!
Everyone in the office was very friendly and helpful and Dr. Chen is very friendly and knowledgeable and explains everything very thoroughly.
Very Knowledgeable ,Professional and Warm
Very friendly and knowledgeable staff and I personally appreciate the bedside manner.
Doctor Chen is amazing.
Excellent
Dr Chen was great!
I really liked her , she was very friendly and knowledgeable.
Dr. Chen is a good listener. Gave suggestions for my problem. I just really like Dr. Chen.
Dr Chen puts you at ease immediately. She is a very caring doctor!
Very friendly made me feel very comfortable about the procedure
Thorough and excellence communicated.
I was early and knew I would have a wait. However, I waited at least 45 minutes past my appointment time without any explanation or acknowledgment until I went to the window to ask. Everyone was nice, but would have appreciated someone telling me what was going on with my appointment time.
Dr Chen is very personable and professional. She has a great bed side manner and always makes you feel comfortable. Her staff is always willing to help with your needs.
Everyone was really nice and professional, I felt heard I am very happy I was referred to her.
Dr. Chen was awesome. Made me comfortable during the entire appointment.
We would like to thank Dr. Lisa Chen for listening. I wanted her to be updated about my recent hospital stay. I wanted her to know what happen to me. Thanks for her insight!
Dr Chen is the very BEST!