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Sean Chen, MD

Sean Chen, MD

A Few Of The Services I Provide

Medical

  • Acne
  • Contact Dermatitis
  • Moles
  • Psoriasis
  • Rashes
  • Skin Cancer
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About Sean Chen, MD

Dr. Sean Chen is board-certified by the American Board of Dermatology and is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology. He provides comprehensive care across general medical dermatology, pediatric dermatology, surgical dermatology, and cosmetic dermatology.

Dr. Chen was born and raised in Diamond Bar, California, and attended high school in Fullerton where he was a National Merit Scholar. He earned his bachelor’s degree with honors in Molecular and Cell Biology, with an emphasis in Immunology, from the University of California, Berkeley.

After graduation, Dr. Chen spent a year at the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena conducting basic science research. He then earned his M.D. degree from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He completed his transitional internship at the University of Hawaii in Oahu and his Dermatology residency at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas. During residency, he received the Cognitive Excellence Award for his performance on national examinations, with scores placing him in the top 3% nationally, as well as the iCARE Award from the Children’s Medical Center in Dallas for excellence in patient care.

Dr. Chen has conducted basic science and clinical research in dermatology and plastic surgery and has authored publications in multiple peer-reviewed journals, including the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, JAMA Dermatology, Cancer, and ePlasty. He is also a contributing author to a plastic surgery textbook on the repair of soft tissue facial defects following Mohs surgery and has presented his work at national meetings. His academic interests include the early detection of skin cancer and skin cancer management as well as enhancing patient satisfaction before, during, and after cosmetic procedures.

Following residency and board certification, Dr. Chen spent eight years caring for patients in Denison, Texas a small town surrounded by rural communities in North Texas. Practicing in this setting deepened his appreciation for accessible, patient-centered care and helped him develop a thoughtful, resourceful, and holistic approach to clinical problem-solving.

Dr. Chen’s practice philosophy centers on humility, patience, understanding, and empathy. He approaches each patient encounter with genuine hospitality and strives to ensure that every visit concludes not only with clear medical guidance, but also with a renewed sense of human connection. His goal is for each patient to leave feeling informed, understood, and empowered to live a healthier life.

Dr. Chen speaks French and Mandarin. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, surfing, snowboarding, snorkeling, learning new languages, traveling, trying new restaurants and spending time with family and friends.

Education

Undergraduate: UC Berkeley

Medical School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Residency: University of Texas Southwestern Department of Dermatology

Where I Practice

Island Dermatology – Newport Beach, CA

360 San Miguel Drive, Suite 501

Newport Beach CA 92660

949-720-1170

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