About
Alicia Chen, MD is a board-certified internist practicing concierge medicine in Pensacola, Florida. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Zoology, Cum Laude, from the University of Maryland, College Park in 1991. She then earned her Doctorate of Medicine from Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston in 1995. Her postgraduate training included a General Surgery internship and residency at New England Medical Center in Boston, followed by an Internal Medicine internship and residency at Newton Wellesley Hospital in Newton, Massachusetts.
Dr. Chen holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine, along with certifications in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Basic Life Support, and Basic Surgical Laparoscopy. She belongs to the American College of Physicians, the Florida Medical Association, and the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. She serves as an Associate Professor at Florida State University. Her clinical focus includes type 2 diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, and GERD. Outside medicine, she enjoys reading, rock climbing, kayaking, and traveling.
Education & Training
Medical School
Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA — Doctorate of Medicine 1995
Residency
General Surgery, New England Medical Center, Boston, MA (1997); Internal Medicine, Newton Wellesley Hospital, Newton, MA (1999-2000)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Chen focuses on internal medicine with particular depth in managing type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, and GERD. She also provides comprehensive preventive care and chronic disease management through the MDVIP Wellness Program. Her surgical background adds a distinct clinical perspective to her internal medicine practice.
Yes, Dr. Chen holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. She also maintains certifications in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Basic Life Support, and Basic Surgical Laparoscopy.
Dr. Chen earned her medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1995. She completed a General Surgery internship and residency at New England Medical Center in Boston, then completed Internal Medicine training at Newton Wellesley Hospital in Newton, Massachusetts.
Dr. Chen sees every patient personally at every visit. The practice does not route patients to nurse practitioners or physician assistants. That direct relationship is a defining feature of how she runs her practice.
Yes. Dr. Chen is reachable by phone after hours and on weekends. Members contact her directly for urgent matters rather than navigating an on-call system or urgent care.
Dr. Chen serves as an Associate Professor at Florida State University. She is also a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, a distinction awarded to medical students who demonstrate academic excellence.
Dr. Chen holds affiliations with Baptist Hospital and Sacred Heart, both in the Pensacola area. These affiliations support continuity of care when her patients require hospital-level services.
Yes. Dr. Chen helps members coordinate care with local hospitals, pharmacies, or physicians when they need medical attention while traveling. That coordination saves patients from navigating unfamiliar healthcare systems alone.
Dr. Chen is a member of the American College of Physicians and the Florida Medical Association. She also holds membership in the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, one of medicine's most recognized academic honor societies.
Doctor profile last updated March 26, 2026