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Charlie Chen, M.D.
5 ★★★★★ 138 Google reviews · Tummy tuck surgeon in San Diego, California
Plan your consultation
- Board-certified plastic surgeon certified in plastic surgery — the recognized standard for a tummy tuck. Verify with the ABPS →
- Financing payment plans / medical financing (e.g. CareCredit) offered — ask what monthly options they accept
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 858-255-1538
- Website charliechenmd.com — book a consultation and see their before/after galleries
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
About this practice
What patients say again and again
“Charlie Chen exceeded my expectations for my breast reduction and augmentation!”
“Chen took the time to listen, evaluate, and provide expert guidance that led to a better outcome than I had even imagined.”
“If you’re looking for a plastic surgeon in San Diego who is skilled, compassionate, and truly invested in his patients and results, I highly recommend Dr.”
“I had realized after going home post-surgery they had given me a gift bag with a hand signed thank you note by the entire staff and some skincare products!”
“Chen offers complimentary keloid treatment as part of post-op care (hopefully I don’t need it) made me feel much more comfortable choosing the under breast incision.”
From the reviews
I had gyno for about 15 years since middle school and finally decided to get surgery as a birthday present from me to me this year. And I’m so happy and thankful that I chose Dr. Chen!
I can’t say enough good things about Dr. Chen Dr. Chen truly cares about his work and, more importantly, about his patients. His level of dedication goes far beyond what you’d normally expect from a surgeon. Even more than a year after my surgery, Dr.
I couldn't be happier with my experience getting a breast augmentation with Dr. Charlie Chen and his team in May 2025. From the very first consultation, Dr. Chen made me feel heard, informed, and completely at ease. He took the time to understand my goals and provided expert guidance every step of the way.
I can't speak highly enough of Dr. Chen and his team. The entire process was an absolute breeze. That's not typically how you'd describe surgery, but that's exactly how it felt. The team is incredibly attentive and goes above and beyond to make sure you feel comfortable and informed every step of the way.
Researching a tummy tuck?
A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) is major surgery with real risks and a recovery that usually runs several weeks — this page is a starting point for finding a surgeon, not medical advice. The most useful next step is a consultation, where a surgeon reviews your health history, examines you, talks through your options, and gives a personal quote. Bring questions and don't rush the decision.
Questions worth asking: Are you board-certified in plastic surgery (and can I verify it)? Where would you operate, and is the facility accredited? Can I see before-and-after photos of your own patients? What are the risks and the realistic recovery timeline for me? What's your revision policy if something needs adjusting? Whatever a listing says, always verify certification directly with the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) at abplasticsurgery.org, and discuss your candidacy, risks, and recovery with the surgeon.
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