Michael Chen
About Michael Chen
Michael Chen is a physician with extensive experience in urology and healthcare leadership. He has served as the Director of the Colorado Permanente Medical Group Board since 2014 and has held various significant roles within the organization since 2001.
Work at Colorado Permanente Medical Group (CPMG)
Michael Chen has been a physician at Colorado Permanente Medical Group (CPMG) since 2001, accumulating over 23 years of experience in the organization. He served as the Urology Regional Department Chief from 2009 to 2014, overseeing urology services and ensuring quality patient care. Since 2014, he has held the position of Director of the CPMG Board, contributing to the strategic direction of the organization. In addition, he currently represents the CPMG Board on the Compensation Committee, playing a role in the evaluation and determination of compensation structures within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Michael Chen earned his Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from the University of Rochester, where he studied medicine from 1983 to 1988. Prior to that, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Biochemistry from Harvard University, studying from 1979 to 1983. His medical training includes a residency at New York Hospital Cornell Medical Center from 1988 to 1994, followed by a fellowship at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center from 1994 to 1997. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in urology and cancer care.
Professional Experience in Urology and Cancer Care
Michael Chen has extensive experience in urology and cancer care. He led the Kaiser Permanente National Urology Physician Guideline Development Team for Prostate Cancer Screening from 2010 to 2015, contributing to the establishment of best practices in prostate cancer management. Additionally, he served as the Physician Lead for Clinical Content at Kaiser Permanente HealthConnect (EPIC) from 2005 to 2009, where he focused on integrating clinical content into electronic health records. His involvement in the Cancer Committee at Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Denver from 2001 to 2008 further highlights his commitment to cancer care.
Previous Roles and Contributions
Before joining Colorado Permanente Medical Group, Michael Chen held various positions that enhanced his medical career. He worked as an Assistant Professor at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center from 1997 to 2001, where he contributed to academic and clinical training. He also served as a Resident Physician at New York Hospital Cornell Medical Center for six years. His role as a Teaching Assistant at Harvard University in 1982-1983 provided him with early teaching experience in the medical field.