Division of Rhinology

Conditions treated: 

Chronic rhinosinusitis
Nasal polyposis
Septal deviation and nasal blockage
Non-cancerous nasal tumors (ie Inverted papilloma)
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak and encephaloceles
Pituitary gland tumors

Philip Chen, M.D.,FARS, is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery and is a Fellow of the American Rhinologic Society. He enjoys all aspects of otolaryngology, but has special interest in disease of the paranasal sinuses.

Dr. Chen is the senior-most fellowship-trained rhinologist in San Antonio offering care to the civilian community. He completed his residency at the University of Virginia where he trained under esteemed rhinologists Charles Gross, M.D., and Spencer Payne, M.D.  Subsequently, he completed one of the world’s premier advanced endoscopic sinus and anterior skull base surgery fellowships under the direction of Professor Peter-John Wormald.

Dr. Chen has lectured internationally and authored multiple publications and book chapters.  He serves on multiple local and national committees, mostly pertaining to education of students, residents, and other otolaryngologists.  Dr. Chen serves as a peer-reviewer for over ten scientific journals.  His research interests include surgical simulation, sinus anatomy, and quality improvement.
Outside of work, he enjoys exploring the food in San Antonio and Texas Hill Country, including Texas barbecue.  He is also an avid fan of baseball and live music.

He is honored to be listed on local and national lists of top doctors.

Dr. Chen sees patients at the Medical Arts & Research Center – MARC.

Education

Medical School:
Case Western Reserve University
Residency:
University of Virginia
Fellowship:
University of Adelaide

Qualifications

Board Certification:
American Board of Otolaryngology

Publications