Dr. Vanessa Chen, MD

Dr. Vanessa Chen earned her undergraduate degree in biology from The University of Texas at Austin and her medical degree from McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston. She completed her residency in the Memorial Family Medicine Residency Program in Sugar Land, her hometown.

Dr. Chen, who is board certified in family medicine, speaks fluent Mandarin Chinese and treats patients ages 5 and older. She sees patients for a broad spectrum of conditions, including allergies, mental health, wellness and well-child visits, as well as chronic conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure. Her special clinical interests include preventive medicine and women’s health. She is trained in intrauterine device (IUD) and etonogestrel placement.

Dr. Chen chose medicine as a career because she was drawn to the human side of the profession. Seeing the many roles that a physician can play for patients, she wanted to fill those roles for her patients and support them through all stages of life. Her patients, she hopes, will see her as kind, compassionate, collaborative and thorough.

She is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and Texas Academy of Family Physicians.

In her leisure time, Dr. Chen enjoys watching Korean drama, crafting, traveling and spending time with her family and corgis.