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David Chen

Urology

David Chen, M.D.

Professor, Department of Surgical Oncology; Associate Director, Urologic Oncology Fellowship Program; Carol and Louis Della Penna Chair in Urologic Oncology

Philadelphia, PA

Dr. David Y.T. Chen is a urologic oncologist specializing in the surgical treatment of genitourinary malignancies. He maintains expertise in bladder cancer, prostate cancer, kidney cancer, testicular cancer, adrenal tumors, urethral cancer, and ureteral cancer. Dr. Chen is skilled in laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgical approaches, emphasizing nerve-sparing and organ-reconstructive techniques to preserve normal function while treating cancer. He has extensive experience with robotic surg

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25+

Years in Practice

Credentials

Board Certifications

  • Urology (American Board of Urology)

Education & Training

  • Weill Cornell Medical Center — Residency, Urology
  • Weill Cornell Medical Center — Fellowship, Urologic Oncology
  • Howard Hughes Medical Institute/National Institutes of Health — Research Fellowship, Bethesda, MD
  • Cornell University — B.S., 1997

Peer Recognition

  • Castle ConnollyTop Doctor

    2012-2026 (15 years)

  • Top AAPI DoctorsTop AAPI Doctor

    2024-2025 (2 years)

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Urologic Oncology

Conditions & Treatments

Prostate CancerBladder CancerKidney CancerTesticular CancerProstate Cancer Surgery

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

  • Fox Chase Cancer Center

Languages

English

Experience

25+ years in practice