Michael Chen, MDAssistant Professor (CHS)
michael.chen@fammed.wisc.edu

Oregon

Education

  • University of Utah School of Medicine – MD
  • Utah Valley Family Medicine Residency

Bio

Michael Chen, MD, FAAFP (he/him/his) joined DFMCH as faculty in 2024. Dr. Chen is a board-certified family physician who received his medical degree from the University of Utah. During that time, he received the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award and Chase Peterson Family Medicine Leadership Award. He completed residency at the Utah Valley Family Medicine Residency where he was chief resident.

Additionally, he has an executive certificate in Leadership and Management from the University of Notre Dame Mendoza College of Business and a certificate in health science leadership development from the University of Utah David Eccles School of Business.

Dr. Chen is past president of the Utah Academy of Family Physicians, is actively involved as a board member for University of Utah School of Medicine Alumni Board, and serves on the University of Utah School of Medicine admissions committee. In the past, he has advocated for the public as a member of the Utah Health Advisory Council, Utah Health Advisory Council, Utah Medical Cannabis Compassionate Use Board, and Utah Physician Licensing Board.

Clinical Interests

Dr. Chen enjoys seeing patients of all age ranges and has an interest in mental health, sports medicine, and adolescent medicine. With a background in population health, he strives to provide quality care while minimizing costs and delivering an exceptional patient experience.

Teaching Interests

Dr. Chen enjoys teaching medical students how to treat the whole patient while still addressing individual diagnoses and concerns.

Publications and Presentations

Awards and Honors

  • University of Utah Department of Family & Preventive Medicine Chase Peterson Family Medicine Leadership Award
  • University of Utah School of Medicine Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award

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