About
Steven Y. Chen, MD has practiced primary care in Bakersfield, California since completing his Family Medicine residency at Kern Medical Center in 2007. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Physiological Sciences from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1998. He then earned his Doctorate of Medicine from Ross University School of Medicine in Portsmouth, Dominica. His internship and residency both took place at Kern Medical Center in Bakersfield, where he built his clinical foundation in family and preventive medicine.
Dr. Chen holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. He focuses on preventive care, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, thyroid disorders, and diabetes management, including insulin pump therapy. He speaks English, Mandarin, and Taiwanese. Since 2009, he has served on the board of Houchin Community Blood Bank. He joined the board of the Valley Integrated Provider Network, part of Dignity Health, in 2017. Dr. Chen believes primary care must prioritize prevention and maintains strong specialist relationships throughout the Bakersfield community to support his patients' needs.
Education & Training
Medical School
Ross University School of Medicine, Portsmouth, Dominica, West Indies — Doctorate of Medicine, 2004
Residency
Family Medicine, Kern Medical Center, Bakersfield, CA, 2005-2007
Certifications
Languages
English, Mandarin, Taiwanese
Conditions Treated
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Chen focuses on hypertension, hyperlipidemia, thyroid disorders, and diabetes, including insulin pump management. He also handles acute illness care and delivers comprehensive preventive medicine for adults. His clinical approach prioritizes catching health issues early through advanced screenings and diagnostics.
Yes. Dr. Chen holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. He completed his residency training in Family Medicine at Kern Medical Center in Bakersfield and has practiced primary care in the area since 2007.
Dr. Chen earned his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine in Portsmouth, Dominica. He completed both his internship and his Family Medicine residency at Kern Medical Center in Bakersfield, California, finishing in 2007.
Yes. Dr. Chen speaks English, Mandarin, and Taiwanese fluently. This makes him a strong choice for patients who prefer to communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese during their visits.
Dr. Chen believes prevention is foundational to good health. He focuses on identifying health risks early rather than treating problems after they develop. He uses the annual MDVIP Wellness Program along with advanced diagnostics to build a complete picture of each patient's health.
Yes. Dr. Chen is reachable by phone after hours and on weekends. Members can contact him directly for urgent concerns without waiting until the next business day.
Yes. Dr. Chen maintains established relationships with many specialists throughout the Bakersfield community. He coordinates referrals based on each patient's specific needs.
Dr. Chen serves on the board of Houchin Community Blood Bank, a role he has held since 2009. He also serves on the board of the Valley Integrated Provider Network, part of Dignity Health, since 2017.
Doctor profile last updated March 26, 2026