MD 2002 Loma Linda; Am Bd Cert Psych 2009

Dr Chen comes from California, having graduated with a Doctor of Medicine degree, then obtaining his psychiatric training at Loma Linda University Medical Centre.  He maintains active certification through both The American Board for Psychiatry and Neurology, as well as with the Medical Council of New Zealand, and is a current member of The Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Psychiatrists.

Since moving to New Zealand in 2006, he has spent 17 years working in outpatient, inpatient, emergency, and rural sectors for the District Health Board in New Zealand as a consultant psychiatrist, during which time he has helped a wide variety of patients with complex mental health presentations across all age populations.  He has also enjoyed working closely with training and teaching medical students and interns, and provided educational talks to the community on mental health conditions.

Now working in telepsychiatry, Dr Chen interacts directly with clients via video conferencing to bring both convenience and accessibility, as well as his expertise to patients seeking to improve their mental health.

Dr Chen values a collaborative approach to patient care, and provides a whole-person care focus to treating individuals with neurodivergence, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and OCD.  He has a passion for empowering others and enjoys meeting people from all walks of life.  In his spare time, he enjoys wildlife photography, surfing, and exploring the outdoors with his wife and children.

Psychiatrist - available via tele-health

1 December 2008

Psychiatry