About
Daniel Chen, DO, is a board-certified family medicine physician with more than 25 years of clinical experience in the La Grange area. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from Indiana University, Bloomington, in 1991. He then completed his Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine at Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine, in 1995. Dr. Chen completed an internship at La Grange Memorial Hospital before finishing his Family Medicine residency at Garden City Hospital in Garden City, Michigan.
After residency, Dr. Chen volunteered part-time at a clinic serving an underserved neighborhood on the south side of Chicago. He then joined a private practice in La Grange, where he has built lasting relationships with his patients. He holds active medical licenses in Illinois and Indiana and maintains membership in the American Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Chen speaks both English and Taiwanese. His clinical interests include preventive health, diabetes, cardiovascular health, opiate addiction, weight loss, and men's health. Outside medicine, he enjoys golf, traveling, and skiing.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, Bachelor of Arts, Chemistry (1991)
Medical School
Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine (1995)
Residency
Family Medicine, Garden City Hospital, Garden City, MI (1996-1999)
Additional Training
Internship: La Grange Memorial Hospital, La Grange, IL (1995-1996)
Certifications
Languages
English, Taiwanese
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Chen right for?
Dr. Chen is a strong fit for adults seeking a long-term primary care relationship built on trust. Patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or obesity benefit from his focused clinical approach. He also works well with patients navigating opiate addiction, offering non-judgmental, individualized support. Men seeking dedicated preventive and wellness care will find his men's health focus particularly relevant. Taiwanese-speaking patients can communicate with Dr. Chen in their preferred language.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Chen focuses on preventive health, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, opiate addiction, obesity, and men's health. He manages these conditions as part of an ongoing primary care relationship. His goal is to help each patient make informed decisions and pursue better long-term health outcomes.
Yes, Dr. Chen holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. He earned his Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine, in 1995. He has practiced family medicine for more than 25 years.
Dr. Chen completed his medical education at Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine. He then completed an internship at La Grange Memorial Hospital, followed by a Family Medicine residency at Garden City Hospital in Garden City, Michigan.
Yes, Dr. Chen treats opiate addiction as part of his clinical practice. He approaches addiction care with individualized, non-judgmental treatment. This is one of his established areas of clinical interest alongside preventive health and chronic disease management.
Dr. Chen speaks both English and Taiwanese. Taiwanese-speaking patients can communicate with him directly in their preferred language during visits.
Dr. Chen sees every patient personally at each office visit. Patients do not see a nurse practitioner or physician assistant in his place. This direct, consistent access to the same physician is a core part of how Dr. Chen practices.
Yes, Dr. Chen holds staff privileges at UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale and UChicago Medicine AdventHealth LaGrange. He can help oversee your care directly should you require hospitalization at either of those facilities.
Dr. Chen believes every patient has unique medical needs. He builds individualized care plans and works to develop a genuine, trusting relationship with each person. Visits last as long as needed, and he remains reachable by phone after hours and on weekends.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026
