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About Steven Y. Chen, MD

I have been practicing as a primary care physician in Bakersfield, California, and the surrounding area since 2007. After experiencing medicine in many different settings, I believe a consistent contributor to better health is the partnership between the doctor and patient built on mutual trust and respect that is earned. As an MDVIP-affiliated physician, I have more time to better develop an in-depth understanding of a person's circumstances, which helps me deliver more personalized preventive care. My practice provides more than just a physician to go to for treatment; I have more time to discuss health concerns and the annual MDVIP Wellness Program can help detect issues earlier. 

I am experienced in reviewing acute and chronic illness concerns, such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia and thyroid disorders. I have more time to go over health concerns, such as diabetes, using various modalities, including the insulin pump. My MDVIP-affiliated practice offers services, including comprehensive, advanced health screenings and diagnostic tests, that go far beyond those found in concierge medicine practices.

I have relationships with many specialists in our community to help assist my patients and their unique needs. I also serve as a board member for Houchin Community Blood Bank, as well as the Valley Integrated Provider Network, part of Dignity Health. I am fluent in Mandarin and Taiwanese.

When people ask me why I chose primary care as my field of medicine, I often ask them what they think a primary care physician should be. Most people answer, “I don't know, someone to take care of me when I'm sick.” Although that is true in many of my daily encounters, that is not how I define it. I believe that primary care equates to an emphasis on prevention, which is, in my opinion, foundational to health. In the hustle and bustle of life, I feel that preventive medicine often gets pushed aside and reactive medicine takes over. To me, this has to change for us to have a fair chance to become healthier. If you would like to experience the benefits of more personalized primary care medicine, I invite you to explore joining my practice.

Residency

Kern Medical Center
Bakersfield, CA
Family Medicine 2005-2007

Internship

Kern Medical Center
Bakersfield, CA
2004-2005

Medical School

Ross University School of Medicine
Portsmouth, Dominica, West Indies
Doctorate of Medicine 2004

Undergraduate

University of California
Los Angeles, CA
Bachelor of Science, Physiological Sciences 1998

American Board of Family Medicine

English, Mandarin and Taiwanese

Board Member, Valley Integrated Provider Network 2017-present
Board Member, Houchin Community Blood Bank 2009-present

California

Benefits of joining Dr. Chen's practice with MDVIP

MDVIP Wellness Program
Expect comprehensive screenings and tests and a custom wellness plan designed for you.
Better Doctor-Patient Relationship
97% of MDVIP members are satisfied with their relationship (vs 58% in traditional PCP).
Same/Next-Day Appointments
See Dr. Chen quickly and take your time during each appointment.
Reachable 24/7
Reach Dr. Chen by phone after-hours and on weekends.
Smaller Practice Size
MDVIP practices are smaller than most primary care practices, which means your doctor has more time to help you.
Your Dedicated Doctor
See Dr. Chen when you go to the office — not someone else like a nurse practitioner or physician assistant
Travel Benefits
If you need urgent care while traveling, your physician can help arrange your care with a local hospital, pharmacy or doctor.
Medical Centers of Excellence
For patients who need care beyond what is available locally, MDVIP can connect your doctor with specialists at some of the country’s leading medical institutions
Better Health Outcomes
Members have better control of chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol and hypertension.

The office of Steven Y. Chen, MD

Primary Office
3300 Buena Vista Road Building K, Suite 2
Bakersfield, CA 93311
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Hours
Mon 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tue 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wed 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thu 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat Closed
Sun Closed
Dr.Chen has been our family doctor since our kids were infants. He treats you and makes you feel like family. His professional manners , kindness , he is a sincere hearted doctor really makes you feel like your number one! He listens to your concerns and never makes you feel rushed. My kids love him and so do I!!! During the Pandemic or when out of town the comfort of knowing he’s a phone call…
Isabel
March 9, 2024
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Dr Chen continues to be there when I need him. We are in and out of town a lot, and Dr Chen and his amazing staff are always there to help us get scheduled with the appointments we need. In addition, Dr Chen takes the time necessary to get to know his patients, and identify those aliments that concern them.
Dr Chen's vast knowledge of highly regarded physicians have helped me to get…
JAMES
February 19, 2024
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I came to Dr. Steven Chen in Oct. of 2023 with a fractured femur which was supported by a custom brace, a worn/torn meniscus, arthritis in both knees and cholesterol that had been out of range for decades even while I was on medication. My orthopedic Physician's Assistant had just told me that I was a candidate for either one or two knee replacements.
Three months later, under Dr. Chen…
Julie
February 14, 2024
My wife has had a difficult time with flu, with multiple visits to the hospital and extreme fatigue about every two to three weeks. We recently moved to a new town and switched to a new primary care physician. This year she ended up in the hospital once again, without a clear diagnosis. We contacted Dr. Chen, and after a thorough work up and treatment she has not had a recurrence. He is…
Joe
February 13, 2024

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04/24/2018 Mick Rodriguez
Terrible experience just now. A few months back I was told Dr. Chen was making some changes and I'd have to see another doctor. Fine, I'll come in pay my co pay and get my prescriptions all set. Cut to three months later, I had to call my pharmacy asking about a daily medication and they said my doctor denied it! I call my doctor's office and they tell me that the new doctor I had seen no longer works there! Best part is that not only did NOBODY notify me, I now have to come back to the office, see someone else and pay another co pay! This office made all the mistakes and now I'm paying for them. I hope the "Office Manager" I spoke with sees this. I'll go out of my way to make sure people take their health care needs elsewhere.
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08/21/2017 LUIS DIAZ
If I could give negative stars, I would! The girls up in the front are incompetent and lazy. This family practice just lost two customers, and it's all because of the two young ladies it has in the front giving terrible customer service and not wanting to do their job. If you are looking for a place that will treat you right and be understanding this is NOT the place for you!
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02/13/2022 Jennifer Bartsch
Dr. Chen is an incredibly dedicated and available doctor who has been a great partner for me to explore some of my unusual health concerns and questions. I always feel he is very knowledgeable and has as much time for my concerns and questions as I need. It is wonderful to have a doctor who truly listens and considers all things. He has a great bedside manner, is practical and open minded. He has provided our whole family great care and it has been very peaceful going through the period of Covid knowing we have a great team there if we need them.
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02/08/2024 Jane Decker
Dr Chen is a wonderful doctor. He spends time with me and answers all my questions. His staff are very knowledgeable and helpful. Calls returned in a timely manner. Appointments are easy to get and there is virtually no wait when you get there.
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02/06/2020 Amy T
Dr. Chen has been my doctor for many years and I honestly dont know what I would do without him. He takes his time to listen to me and answer all my questions. I have had multiple surgeries and he has been so understanding during those rough times. His staff is professional and kind. I have so much respect for Dr. Chen and I cannot say enough about what a wonderful man he is! I highly recommend his practice to anyone.
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04/23/2019 Sonny
An honest review from a family that had stuck by his office for years. It looks like quite a few had experienced the same. This doctor and his office has changed a lot. Their medical group has shifted to a focus on making money, not caring for patients. A lot of his staff is constantly changing, and a lot of them leave, leaving patients in a disarray to find either new care or scramble to get prescriptions unless you see the doctor at an appointment so they can get their $150 from insurance and copay instead of talking to you on the phone for refills like 9 out of the 10 doctors we see. Dr. Chen has always been a mediocre doctor. He ended up turning his practice into a 'subscription' service to retain him for $1200 a year. What a joke, esp since he wasn't very good at diagnosing anything. He often made poor preliminary diagnoses mistaking major things that ended up being not much of anything to a trained specialist, or he'd disagree with the specialist until he found a specialist that agreed with him. This is incredibly dangerous to have a doctor like this. He often overlooked female specific care for a relative of mine, and ofter would never do basic checkup when you saw him for a follow up. He is just waiting to hear what you are going through and then looking at the right moment to refer you somewhere, where a lot of what we discuss can be handled with any Primary Care Physician. You go straight to the specialist every time for anything, and he rarely has connections to specialist, They googled the last one. Not to mention, you chances of having a doctor at Premier Family Healthcare are slim to none. They revert you to a nurse practitioner whom doesn't have an answer for most of your questions and constantly has to leave room to ask a doctor. Now, is that a convenient way to care for a patient? We pulled our entire family from Dr. Chen and Premier Family Health. There certainly became a bias between the ones he wants to treat and the ones he isn't knowledgable enough to help. We appreciate our time there, but found an outstanding doctor who was ten times more insightful. Avoid this toxic office and poor care from Dr. Chen. There are way better doctors in town. You go with him and that office, it will be a nightmare in the long run
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11/03/2022 Mel Atkinson
I've been a patient of Dr. Chen for many years and participate in his VIP program. The staff is professional and responsive. Dr. Chen takes his time to talk about your health conditions and treatment options. I've found Dr. Chen to be a very caring physician and I highly recommend him if you want a doctor that that is accessible, gets to know you and cares about your health.
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09/28/2022 Jerry Cook
Never had a doctor so friendly and so available to me. Accessible by cell phone and always responds in a timely manner. Office staff is friendly and efficient. Dr. Chen is indeed a caring doctor who knows my body and meets my needs.
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02/15/2024 Christina roberson
Dr. Steven Chen in Bakersfield, Ca has been a huge blessing to my husband and I. He is very accommodating and has the best bed side manner. He just seems like an old friend you’re reuniting with. He’s very thorough and has the greatest 2 ladies in his office! I highly recommend! I had an injury the Friday of Christmas break..office closed. I was able to text him and he immediately responded and said he would call in my medication when he got to a safe spot because he was on vacation. You literally can NOT ask for a better doctor!
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08/27/2021 Dianna Tugwell
Dr. Chen is always available to me when I need a doctor. There is never a single time I’m asked to wait a week or more to see him , as was often the case before I joined MDVIP. I’ve always been able to see him the same day or at most, the next day. Additionally, Dr. Chen takes the time necessary with me and helps me understand and participate with him in my health care. He provides quality health care for the whole person as opposed to a singular focus on the issue that brought me in at the moment. I appreciate Dr. Chen and his high quality staff very much!
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02/01/2019 Brad Bittleston
Dr. Steven Chen is the best DOCTOR IN THE WORLD. I wouldn't trade him for anything.
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02/08/2024 john Croson
Dr. Chen is a great doctor... Very knowledgeable, will spend all the time you need. Would not go any where else. Has taken great care of me and has great advice on how to stay healthy.
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09/01/2016 Jessica Carrillo
Dr. Chen is awesome. My husband and I both see him. He takes his time & answers all of our questions, we never feel rushed. I have recommended him to many of our friends. They too, have become part of his practice with his other doctors. They are just as happy as us!
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09/07/2017 Frank Sutton
Extremely professional..and thorough...Absolutely recommend
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01/16/2019 bomi kim
정말 자세히 설명해주시고 친절하셔서 놀랐다
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03/08/2025 Joe Selgrath
Excellent, caring, and hard working physician. His staff is wonderful.
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02/19/2020 Connie Selgrath
Dr. Chen is thorough and pleasant to work with. I am extremely satisfied with my experiences during my appointments. I shudder at the thought of going back to hurried physicians with a waiting room packed with people and the non-personal care used to endure.
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02/15/2019 Kimberly Bianchi
Dr. Chen and his staff are extremely knowledgeable and helpful. They are always ready to listen and never make you feel rushed. Dr. Chen will discuss various options for treatment and help you understand how each option will work for you. Dr. Chen and the rest of his staff are friendly and make you feel at ease.
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07/29/2019 Mike Dann
Great Dr. Very Thorough and lots of discussion. I personally like the new program he provides. Pricer up front, but when does the 9 minute appointment help anyone. No rush here. Every appointment has been no less than 1 hour of face to face time with Dr.
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02/09/2024 Kenneth Owen
I have been a patient of Dr. Chens for over 15 years. He and his staff are excellent. As long as he continues his practice my wife and I will remain his patients.
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02/11/2022 barbara funk
Dr. Chen knows me as a person-not just a diagnosis. He allows enough time to listen to what's going on in my life which may or may not affect my health issues. I am so impressed with his medical knowledge. I appreciate his friendliness and cheerful attitude. Of all the doctors I've had over the years as primary physicians, he is my favorite
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09/29/2021 Linda Holt
I loved the time I was able to spend with Dr. Chen to go over my history and to chat about things that may be helpful in reaching my goals to improving my health. I was impressed with the overall time spent going through the tests at the office which are going to be very beneficial in getting a base knowledge of where I stand with my health at this present time.
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02/08/2025 Phillip LeVasseur
Hands down the best experience as a patient. Dr. Chen and his Staff exceed the standard for what should be primary care.

Frequently Asked Questions

Doctors who operate in the MDVIP models typically see far fewer patients than traditional primary care doctors. That gives them more time to develop deeper doctor-patient relationships that can lead to better outcomes. They can also offer conveniences that most primary care doctors can’t, including same- and next-day appointments. They’re available after hours for urgent matters. And they have time to focus on prevention. That focus begins with the MDVIP Wellness Program, which patients pay for with their annual membership fee.

Most MDVIP-affiliated primary care practices accept insurance (your physician can tell you whether they accept your specific insurance plan). Your annual fee pays for preventive care medical services that insurance usually doesn’t cover (e.g., advanced diagnostic testing and screenings). Your MDVIP-affiliated physician will continue to bill your insurance and charge copays, co-insurances and deductibles as he or she currently does for other medical services like sick visits.

MDVIP makes wellness and prevention easier by providing your physician with innovative tools and technology. MDVIP supports your physician’s practice and seeks to eliminate barriers to a positive healthcare experience. Your doctor will determine whether and how to incorporate these tools at his/her discretion.