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
Interviews & Public Education
Video Shows Doctor Removing Butterfly Living Inside Patient’s Ear
What Your Mucus Says About Your Health – WebMD.com
Is Your Headphone Volume Too Loud? – Aaptiv.com
Is Sleeping With A Fan On Bad For You? – refinery29.com
Can A $12 Bracelet Cure Motion Sickness? – refinery29.com
7 Ways to Stop Coughing – menshealth.com
7 Signs You Could Have Strep Throat – health.com
It’s Not Just A Cold, It’s ‘Sickness Behavior’ – npr.org
5 Habits Secretly Making Your Seasonal Allergies Worse – dailyburn.com
Meet Philip Chen, MD of UT Health San Antonio – voyagedallas.com
What’s Next! A Collective Collaboration Focusing on our Community’s Future – yoursascene.com