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Dr. Irene Chen, MD is a pediatrician in Roseville, CA specializing in general pediatrics. She graduated from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine. Dr. Irene Chen, MD is affiliated with Sutter Health.
Asthma
Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.
Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:
Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.
There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.
Dr. Irene Chen, MD graduated from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine. She completed residency at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children. She is certified by the Pediatrics - Board Certified and has a state license in California.
Medical School: New York University (NYU) School of Medicine
Residency: St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
Board Certification: Pediatrics - Board Certified
Licensed In: California
Dr. Irene Chen, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Irene Chen, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), WellCare, Medicare Advantage, MultiPlan, Magellan Health Services, Anthem Blue Cross of California, Blue Shield of California, United Healthcare, Cigna, Alliance PPO, HealthSmart, Health Net: ELECT POS, Large and Small Group, Aetna: Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA), Aetna: Quality Point of Service (QPOS), Health Net: Health Net PPO, Aetna: Aetna Student Health Program, Aetna: National Advantage Plan (NAP), TRICARE: Prime Remote, Aetna: Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) - Copay Plan - Open Access Aetna Select, TRICARE: Select (formerly TRICARE Standard and TRICARE Extra), Health Net: SELECT three-tier POS and SELECT two-tier POS, Large and Small Group, Health Net: Health Net HMO: Large Group (101+ employees) & Small Group (2-100 employees), TRICARE: Retired Reserve, Aetna: Aetna Choice POS II, Aetna: Traditional Choice, Aetna: HMO Deductible Plans, Aetna: Managed Choice POS, Aetna: Health Fund POS, Aetna: Open Access Elect Choice EPO, Aetna: Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) ACA High Deductible Health Plan POS II (ACA HDHP-POS II), Aetna: Aetna Select Open Access, Sutter Health Plan: Individual and Family Plan HMO, Provider Networks of America: PPO, Aetna: Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA), TRICARE: Reserve Select, Health Net: ELECT Open Access POS, Large and Small Group, Aetna: Open Access Managed Choice POS, TRICARE: Extended Care Option (ECHO), Aetna: HMO, Health Net: PPO for Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP)/Covered California, Sutter Health Plan: Large and Small Group HMO, Health Net: Salud HMO Plus Large/Custom Group, TRICARE: Prime, Aetna: Open Choice PPO, SCAN: Sutter Senior Advantage, a SCAN Medicare Plan (HMO), Aetna: Aetna Select EPO, Aetna: Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) High Deductible Health Plan POS II (HDHP POS II) and TRICARE: Young Adult.
According to our sources, Dr. Irene Chen, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Irene Chen, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 57 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Irene Chen, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Roseville, CA.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Irene Chen, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$483
Skyrizi $236 |
Lupron Depot $125 |
Rinvoq $122 |
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$163
Solo+ TTD Handpiece $163 |
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$122
DUPIXENT $122 |
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$113
AZSTARYS $113 |
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$110
AMS 700 $110 |
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$405
DUPIXENT $104 |
EPIDUO $84 |
DAKLINZA $71 |
VUITY $48 |
QUILLIVANT XR $35 |
Other $63 |
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Dr. Irene Chen's area of specialization is general pediatrics. Areas of expertise for Dr. Chen include immunization (preventive vaccines), newborn care, and acne. Dr. Chen is professionally affiliated with Sutter Health. She graduated from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine. She completed her residency training at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children. Dr. Chen has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by her patients. She appears to be in-network for Magellan Health Services, Anthem, Blue California, and more.
