Dr Chen is a passionate clinician, medical educator, and kidney health promotion advocator. She graduated from the Australian National University School of Medicine, and completed her nephrology specialist training in Westmead and Liverpool Hospitals. She is a consultant nephrologist at Westmead Hospital and clinical lecturer at the University of Sydney School of Medicine.
Dr Chen is experienced in the management of chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury, hypertension, dialysis, and transplantation. Her expertise in the area has been recognised through many publications in premier peer-reviewed journals such as the Medical Journal of Australia and Kidney International. She has also authored nephrology textbooks and is a regular presenter at international and national conferences. Additionally, Dr Chen acts as a reviewer for nephrology journal articles and competitive government grants. She has been awarded many awards in recognition of her achievement, including Royal Australasian College of Physicians Jacquot Award for Excellence.
Dr Chen is also a dedicated medical educator providing education and mentoring to junior doctors and medical students. Furthermore, Dr Chen is devoted to deliver better therapeutic treatments for patients with kidney disease through cutting edge research, which is being conducted at the Westmead Institute for Medical Research.
Dr Chen is fluent in English and Mandarin.