
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
- Geriatrics
Languages
- Chinese - Mandarin
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Steven T Chen
Steven T. Chen, MD, MPH MHPEd is a board-certified internist and dermatologist. He is Assistant Professor of Dermatology at Harvard Medical School.
Dr. Chen graduated with Honors from Johns Hopkins University where he earned a BS in Biology. He subsequently earned a Masters in Public Health (MPH) and a medical degree (MD) at Johns Hopkins, and was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. He then pursued residency training at Harvard, where he completed an Internal Medicine residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and a Dermatology residency in the Harvard Combined Dermatology Program. He served as Administrative Chief Resident during his final year of combined training.
He belongs to several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Dermatology, the United States Cutaneous Lymphoma Consortium, and the International Society for Cutaneous Lymphomas. He pursues clinical and education research and has co-authored peer-reviewed articles in medical education and complex dermatology. His clinical interests include cutaneous lymphomas, complex medical dermatology, oncodermatology, inpatient dermatology, and medical education.
Dr. Chen attends on both the dermatology and internal medicine services. He is the Co-director of the Comprehensive Cutaneous Lymphoma Program, and serves as Vice Chief of Education and Director of the Blistering Orders Clinic in the Department of Dermatology.
Locations
- Martha's Vineyard Dermatology Clinic
- 1 Hospital Road, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
- Get Directions
- phone: 508-693-8183
- fax: 833-989-2358
- Massachusetts General Dermatology Clinic
- 50 Staniford Street, Suite 807, Boston, MA 02114
- Get Directions
- phone: 617-726-2914
- fax: 617-643-2655
- Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute Center for Hematology Oncology Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma Clinic
- 32 Fruit Street, Yawkey Building, 9th Floor, Suite 9a, Boston, MA 02114
- Get Directions
- phone: 617-724-4000
- fax: 617-724-1079
Expertise
Education
- Internship: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 2015
- Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital, Dermatology, 2015
- Residency: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Rotator, 2015
- Residency: Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Rotator, 2015
- Medical Education: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 2010
Board Certifications
- Dermatology: American Board of Dermatology, 2015
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2015
Insurance
- Aetna
- Beech Street
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield - Indemnity
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
- Cigna
- Commonwealth Care Alliance
- Coventry
- Fallon Health
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Humana
- Maine Community Health Options
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan
- Mass Health
- MassHealth
- Medicaid CT
- Medicaid ME
- Medicaid NH
- Medicaid RI
- Medicaid VT
- Medicare
- Medicare ACO
- Medicare CAH
- Multiplan
- Railroad Medicare
- Senior Whole Health
- TriCare
- Tufts Health Plan
- Tufts Medicare Preferred
- United Health Care
- Wellpoint
- WellSense
- WellSense NH
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
235 ratings, 100 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- Reviewed on 1/16/2026
Very good.
- Reviewed on 1/14/2026
Dr. Chen is a gem. He had taken time to read 30 years of documentation regarding my management of T-Cell Lymphoma. He has a warmth and kindness that I appreciate, combined with a wealth of knowledge and understanding about disease management. Dr. Chen provided information on new alternatives and helped me make an action plan for next steps. I feel lucky to have him on my team. [redacted]
- Reviewed on 1/24/2026
great as always
- Reviewed on 1/14/2026
Five stars
- Reviewed on 12/26/2025
Dr. Chen and his team have provided me with excellent care for many years of being treated for a rare and difficult genetic skin disorder. He has always been on top of the most recent treatments and I have been blessed that he has been a part of my medical team during very difficult times dealing with this disorder. I hope to continue to remain a patient of Dr. Chen and his team for as long as possible!
- Reviewed on 12/25/2025
Very empathic, concerned, and knowledgeable.
- Reviewed on 12/24/2025
Listens to what I have to say and explains everything. Very nice to talk to and you don't find many doctors like this. Im glad I found him for my issues
- Reviewed on 12/24/2025
I love the office the staff are wonderful and Dr Chen is top notch
- Reviewed on 12/20/2025
All good. Doctor Stephen Chen is the best -- VERY knowledgeable and professional, yet friendly and kind. A wonderful person.
- Reviewed on 12/19/2025
My case has been tough and this team has been great
- Reviewed on 12/16/2025
Doctor genuinely cared. Shared my situation one laymen terms
- Reviewed on 12/16/2025
I enjoyed my appointment with Dr. Chen
- Reviewed on 12/22/2025
This Doctor-patient interaction was one of the best of my experiences at MGH!
- Reviewed on 12/20/2025
Excellent.
- Reviewed on 12/19/2025
Excellent.
- Reviewed on 12/11/2025
Professional, kind, respectful and informative.
- Reviewed on 12/11/2025
Top notch...
- Reviewed on 12/11/2025
Dr Chen always provides great service!
- Reviewed on 12/11/2025
Dr. Chen is a great clinician, caring and efficient!
- Reviewed on 12/7/2025
He treated me like a fellow human being.
- Reviewed on 11/27/2025
I always receive competent, caring, compassionate care when I need to have the problem treated. I have a lot of confidence in this doctor and stuff.
- Reviewed on 11/26/2025
Dr. Chen is an excellent listener and answered all of my concern's
- Reviewed on 11/19/2025
He is always friendly, caring, and listens to my worries and concerns. He always answers and addresses all. All included in this appointment were caring and addressed any concerns I had.
- Reviewed on 11/10/2025
Always thorough, unhurried, easy to talk to about any concerns I have.
- Reviewed on 11/8/2025
Dr. Chen was caring and listened to me and very, very, he examined very, very, very much and I have even talked to my friends how wonderful he was and they want to start to go to him. So thank you.
- Reviewed on 11/7/2025
Very personable, professional, likeable in that he listened to my questions and addressed them to my satisfaction.
- Reviewed on 11/1/2025
It's been great. This has been something that is hard to wrap my head around, but I feel like any concern I have is addressed and discussed. I couldn't be happier (unless I didn't have a reason to go).
- Reviewed on 10/29/2025
Great bedside manner. Well knowledged in the task at hand.
- Reviewed on 10/25/2025
My first visit with an oncologist. I was very nervous. The doctor and his assistant could not have been clearer in their explanation of what was going on and what I could expect. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 10/24/2025
Yes, the experience was perfectly fine in every way. The provider was great.
- Reviewed on 10/22/2025
The doctors in Dermatology are outstanding...personable, laser-focused, attentive listeners.
- Reviewed on 10/22/2025
Whenever I see Dr. Chen, I know I am getting the best care that I can ask for. He is easy to talk with and he is extremely knowledgeable. He is very professional and caring.
- Reviewed on 10/10/2025
Yes, I've been a patient of Dr. Chen for a long time, probably over eight years, and he's always been very attentive, well-prepared, knows my history, and always gives me a physical skin exam, and is also very kind and attentive.
- Reviewed on 10/5/2025
Dr Chen. Is an outstanding doctor excellent to deal with obviously very knowledgeable and a pleasure to see.
- Reviewed on 10/3/2025
Dr. Chen is incredibly competent and also has great bedside manner. You know, he has brings to the table a ton of experience and facilitates his care beautifully.
- Reviewed on 9/26/2025
This was an annual wellness and proactive preventive visit. Many of the questions were not applicable. However to be clear, my visit was a 10. The Doctor attentive and engaged with my questions and concerns. It was timely professional and respectful.
- Reviewed on 9/24/2025
I am very thankful to have such an excellent and caring clinician
- Reviewed on 9/24/2025
Dr Chen is always very personable and listens to any concerns that I may have. He is the best.
- Reviewed on 9/24/2025
I have seen Dr Chen over a period of 7years and he has consistently provided the best of care. Dr Chen collaborates WITH the patient on care planning and has always provided to me the rationale of each point on treatment. He is tops in his specialty of clinical knowledge and best of all - is caring and personable in his communicating with me on disease and treatment. In my experience- Dr Chen is a role model for what makes a Doctor the best for patient care in this fast paced world of health care.
- Reviewed on 9/10/2025
Dr Chen is very concerned with any changes that I may have and continues to look for or addresses all the changes that I experience.
- Reviewed on 9/5/2025
Love Dr Chen! Super nice, listened, professional and I highly recommend.
- Reviewed on 9/4/2025
Dr. Chen is only at M V Hospital one day a month. He is excellent and we need him here more often.
- Reviewed on 9/6/2025
The overall experience was excellent.
- Reviewed on 9/4/2025
Dr. Chen and his assistant [redacted] throughly examined and explained all of the skin patches I asked them about. They put my mind at ease suggesting what or how... the ways...to treat everything. Most importantly they helped me set a new schedule for my dupixent meds.
- Reviewed on 9/3/2025
Caring, kind and professional
- Reviewed on 8/30/2025
I liked him very much. I felt very comfortable with him.
- Reviewed on 8/28/2025
I always enjoy seeing Dr Chen. He is a such a caring person. His easygoing manner puts me at ease and I feel like I'm talking to a friend. He commands very deep knowledge of current dermatology drugs and treatments to best help me with any problems.
- Reviewed on 8/27/2025
Dr. Chen is very thorough and treats me and my asorted dermatological issues with care and expertise. I am glad to be his patient.
- Reviewed on 8/23/2025
He is excellent. Knowledgeable, personable and a great communicator.
- Reviewed on 8/13/2025
Excellent provider
- Reviewed on 8/10/2025
Nothing !! Dr Steven Chen is amazing!
- Reviewed on 8/8/2025
I couldn't be happier with the service provided by Dr. Chen. He goes out of his way to make sure that he listens to everything I say, no matter what the time or how late he's rushing, or how late he's behind. He always apologizes and always is willing to sit there and make sure that we go over all of my concerns, all my questions, and then he follows through with detailed answers and explanations about what my options are for taking care of whatever is wrong with my dermatology. I appreciate him being there when he is. I know he's a very busy man, but he always goes out of his way and I couldn't be any happier with him.
- Reviewed on 8/7/2025
Great doctor. You are lucky to have him.
- Reviewed on 8/5/2025
Thank you all for the great care
- Reviewed on 8/5/2025
Dr Chen is fantastic....he's very bright, pleasant, doesn't rush you, he's thorough and most importantly he listens!!!! He also mentions not to hesitate to call with any questions or issues.
- Reviewed on 7/31/2025
My provider is thoughtful and resolve my issues
- Reviewed on 7/30/2025
Excellent attention. Only issue was near 6 weeks to get appointment. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 7/30/2025
I greatly appreciate having Dr Chen's care regarding this skin problem. Dr Chen reassured me and asked me to keep in contact if I had any changes.
- Reviewed on 7/30/2025
Good annual appointment
- Reviewed on 7/29/2025
I am satisfied with the care and treatment. Dr. Chen is very respectful and listen to your needs and opinions.
- Reviewed on 7/27/2025
Everything was excellent Thanks
- Reviewed on 7/26/2025
Personnel kind, professional.
- Reviewed on 7/24/2025
Both the resident and Dr. Chen were so positive, thoughtful, clear, helpful and cheerful. It was sort of amazing. I've never had such a personable surgeon. And I seem to be healing well! Many thanks.
- Reviewed on 7/22/2025
Dr Chen was fantastic! I was having surgery and he even called me the next day to see how I was doing!! A true pro!!
- Reviewed on 7/14/2025
I met with both a fellow of Dr. Chen's and Dr. Chen himself. Unfortunately I had to explain the same details to both of them re the results of my last visit and the reasons for my current visit. [redacted]
- Reviewed on 7/4/2025
It was a pleasure to get zapped and stuck by Dr Chen and his nurse. They made it fun while demonstrating the best care.
- Reviewed on 7/2/2025
I have been seeing Dr Chen for years. He is always on time, very courteous and thorough. Explains treatment plans comprehensively. [redacted] I come up from [redacted] to see him and he is worth the commute.
- Reviewed on 7/2/2025
Dr. Chen is kind, respectful, knowledgeable and humble. He embodies everything that a physician should be.
- Reviewed on 6/26/2025
Talked things over and came up with a plan.
- Reviewed on 6/20/2025
Hi, Dr. Chen has been my provider since I came to the hospital after Dr. [redacted] who diagnosed me with Sezary syndrome. He's been an outstanding doctor, always talks to me, always offers me options, friendly, personal. I have no complaints at all. I would recommend him to anyone who has issues of Sezary syndrome and cancer.
- Reviewed on 6/19/2025
exceptional
- Reviewed on 6/18/2025
Dr. Chen is extremely sensitive, kind and caring. He was very positive in his approach and listened. I highly recommend him.
- Reviewed on 6/16/2025
All very good both care and professionalism
- Reviewed on 6/14/2025
The day I first met with Dr. Chen, I was very comfortable with his Knowledge and mannerism during each visit. Thankful to be under his care as a patient always.
- Reviewed on 6/13/2025
Hi. Physician did a great job. And I made a mistake when I said, did we not talk to each other about medication? And he certainly did. So I was very pleased. He was very kind and did a good job and explained everything clearly. [redacted]
- Reviewed on 6/11/2025
Dr. Chen is great. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 6/11/2025
He is so knowledgeable, polite and thorough. I completely trust him.
- Reviewed on 6/7/2025
Very good both from Dr. Chen and his associate.
- Reviewed on 6/6/2025
I received great health care advice, however it is a conservative approach which takes longer to health.
- Reviewed on 6/6/2025
Dr. Chen was very attentive and he listened to me intently and he gave me options and explained them thoroughly and I'm very pleased with him.
- Reviewed on 6/4/2025
I am very happy to have him as my dermatologist. He is prompt and friendly. He talked me through what he was seeing, laid out a plan, and mentioned future directions that we may need to go.
- Reviewed on 6/4/2025
I appreciate that the visit was efficient without feeling rushed.
- Reviewed on 6/5/2025
Dr. Chen was exceptional in my care. The assistant nurse was exceptional in my care. And [redacted], the receptionist, was unbelievable in getting me into an appointment when I believed that there was a problem. Thank you very much for the wonderful treatment.
- Reviewed on 5/29/2025
Always a good experience.
- Reviewed on 5/20/2025
Great professionals ....
- Reviewed on 5/19/2025
Dr. Chen is great. He clearly knows what he's doing, he listens carefully, he explains things well, he's very patient, and he's a nice guy who is fun to chat with. In general, I see him twice a year. I wish this wasn't necessary, but it is. That said, I look forward to seeing him and I enjoy our visits.
- Reviewed on 5/16/2025
Although I'm always nervous about the exam before hand, I am made to feel at ease, and all concerns are addressed in a calming way while covering issues on both sides.
- Reviewed on 5/14/2025
Great thorough care.
- Reviewed on 5/11/2025
I felt extremely nervous and confused going into my appointment, but I left feeling pretty clarified and resolved. And I was extremely comfortable the entire time communicating with everyone on this care team. I really appreciate it. Thanks so much.
- Reviewed on 5/10/2025
Professional, easy to talk with, encourages discussion as needed.
- Reviewed on 5/7/2025
He provides excellent care, explains things clearly and completely and instills confidence in his service.
- Reviewed on 4/21/2025
Dr. Chen is wonderful- he's highly knowledgeable, compassionate, intelligent and has a great bed-side manner. He addressed my concerns, openly talked about my case and also asked me if there was anything else I had questions with before I left. I highly recommend him!
- Reviewed on 4/16/2025
Typical mass eye & ear caring treatment
- Reviewed on 4/16/2025
I received great care. Dr. Chen is very knowledgeable.
- Reviewed on 4/10/2025
Friendly, courteous, and professional.
- Reviewed on 4/9/2025
Dr. Chen is an excellent doctor. I feel very honored and privileged to have him as my doctor. I have been coming to the hospitals to Mass General and I've been seeing Dr. Chen for probably 10 years now. And he has taken excellent care of me, answered any question if there had to when they'd be doing biopsies, he would get back to me with the results as soon as possible. So again, I feel very lucky and very blessed and I think the hospital is as well to have somebody of his caliber working there. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 4/8/2025
excellent
- Reviewed on 4/8/2025
Dr. Chen is great. He always listens to my questions and takes time to explain everything.
- Reviewed on 4/7/2025
Dr. Chen is the most intelligent, thoughtful, kind doctor I have ever had in my whole long life. He explains everything at issue very clearly, is extremely reassuring and is very pleasant. He gives excellent descriptions of why something is okay and, if not okay, what to do about. I feel very fortunate to have this lovely man as one of my doctors.
- Reviewed on 4/7/2025
Doctor Chen was so thoughtful and caring. He was very thorough with helping me with my auto immune diseases for many years now. I don't know what I would do without him. I am so grateful to have him for my doctor. I highly recommend him to anyone.