Yi-Ren Chen, MD

University	Degree	Focus	Graduated
Master of Public Health (MPH): Johns Hopkins University\|Doctor of Medicine: Stanford University School of Medicine	Doctorate	Other	Not Specified

Institution	Focus	Year
Residency - Neurosurgery Residency: Stanford University	Other	Not Specified
Fellowship - Minimally Invasive and Complex Spine: Stanford University	Other	Not Specified

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Review by Anonymous on May 28, 2026 -

Specialty Care - Mercy Physicians Plaza - San Juan, Carmichael, CA 6555 Coyle Ave 95608 - 6555 Coyle Ave

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Comment - “ Dr Chen is a blessing to our com... ”

Dr Chen is a blessing to our community

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“Dr Chen is a blessing to our com...”

Dr Chen is a blessing to our community

Anonymous 05/28/2026

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Review by Anonymous on December 20, 2025 -

Specialty Care - Mercy Physicians Plaza - San Juan, Carmichael, CA 6555 Coyle Ave 95608 - 6555 Coyle Ave

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Comment - “ Dr. Chen was absolutely incredib... ”

Dr. Chen was absolutely incredible to deal with. He took all the time to review my CT scan and brought up the images so I could see what the exact problem is and explained in detail.

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“Dr. Chen was absolutely incredib...”

Dr. Chen was absolutely incredible to deal with. He took all the time to review my CT scan and brought up the images so I could see what the exact problem is and explained in detail.

Anonymous 12/20/2025

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Review by Anonymous on September 13, 2025 -

Neurology, Neurosurgery & Sleep Medicine - Mercy Physicians Plaza - San Juan, Carmichael, CA 6555 Coyle Ave Suite 260/380/390 95608 - 6555 Coyle Ave Suite 260/380/390

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Comment - “ Dr. Chen is top drawer.... ”

Dr. Chen is top drawer.

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“Dr. Chen is top drawer....”

Dr. Chen is top drawer.

Anonymous 09/13/2025

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Review by Anonymous on February 14, 2026 -

Specialty Care - Mercy Physicians Plaza - San Juan, Carmichael, CA 6555 Coyle Ave 95608 - 6555 Coyle Ave

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Comment - “ Dr. Chen was amazing.Very knowle... ”

Dr. Chen was amazing.Very knowledgeable and explained the future treatment plan

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“Dr. Chen was amazing.Very knowle...”

Dr. Chen was amazing.Very knowledgeable and explained the future treatment plan

Anonymous 02/14/2026

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Review by Anonymous on September 16, 2025 -

Neurology, Neurosurgery & Sleep Medicine - Mercy Physicians Plaza - San Juan, Carmichael, CA 6555 Coyle Ave Suite 260/380/390 95608 - 6555 Coyle Ave Suite 260/380/390

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Comment - “ I have recommended Dr Chen to ot... ”

I have recommended Dr Chen to others. I am quite pleased with my care.

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“I have recommended Dr Chen to ot...”

I have recommended Dr Chen to others. I am quite pleased with my care.

Anonymous 09/16/2025

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Review by Anonymous on May 10, 2025 -

Neurology, Neurosurgery & Sleep Medicine - Mercy Physicians Plaza - San Juan, Carmichael, CA 6555 Coyle Ave Suite 260/380/390 95608 - 6555 Coyle Ave Suite 260/380/390

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Comment - “ Dr. Chen was very detailed in ex... ”

Dr. Chen was very detailed in explaining my situation and addressed my concerns.

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“Dr. Chen was very detailed in ex...”

Dr. Chen was very detailed in explaining my situation and addressed my concerns.

Anonymous 05/10/2025

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Radhika Bangalore Hombalegowda, MD - Obstetrician/Gynecologist

Daniel Boyle, PA-C - Physician Assistant

Peter Maanao, NP - Nurse Practitioner

Samina Kajani, NP - Nurse Practitioner

Anne Wright, PA-C - Physician Assistant

Pamela Rosenthal, NP - Nurse Practitioner

Joshua Lucas, MD - Neurological Surgeon

Duojia Cooney, MD - Urologist

Tatiana Chadid Santamaria, MD - Surgeon

Roopinder Poonia, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

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