Dr. Karen Chen is a board-certified neurosurgery specialist based in Houston, Texas, bringing 17 years of dedicated clinical experience to patient care. Dr. Chen has performed over 8,345 procedures and published 98 peer-reviewed research papers, reflecting a deep commitment to advancing medical knowledge in neurosurgery.
With advanced training in radiology, diagnostic radiology, Dr. Karen Chen combines clinical expertise with the latest evidence-based practices to deliver personalized treatment plans. Dr. Karen Chen holds 4 medical patents, demonstrating innovation in surgical techniques and medical devices.
Dr. Karen Chen maintains an active role in the medical community through ongoing research, peer collaboration, and continuing medical education. This commitment to staying at the forefront of neurosurgery ensures patients receive care informed by the latest advances in the field.
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Dr. Karen Chen provides comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for the following conditions:
Trigeminal neuralgia causes severe facial pain and may be treated with microvascular decompression or stereotactic radiosurgery.
Learn more about Trigeminal Neuralgia treatmentSpinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal that can compress nerves, often treated with decompression surgery.
Learn more about Spinal Stenosis treatmentBrain tumors require specialized neurosurgical approaches including craniotomy, stereotactic surgery, or minimally invasive techniques.
Learn more about Brain Tumor treatmentHydrocephalus involves excess cerebrospinal fluid in the brain, typically treated with surgical placement of a shunt system.
Learn more about Hydrocephalus treatmentA herniated disc occurs when spinal disc material pushes through its outer ring, potentially requiring microdiscectomy or fusion surgery.
Learn more about Herniated Disc treatment