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Maggie Chen, MD, MPP

Family Medicine
Women's Health Mount Zion
415-885-7788
Portrait of Maggie Chen
Portrait of Maggie Chen
ucsf logo

Maggie Chen, MD, MPP

Family Medicine
Women's Health Mount Zion
415-885-7788

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About me

Dr. Maggie Chen is a family medicine doctor who specializes in providing primary care for women. She takes a comprehensive approach, aiming to integrate care for physical, mental and sociocultural aspects of wellness. She partners with her patients in working toward their health goals. Her interests include family planning and contraception, adolescent medicine, integrative medicine and health policy.

Chen earned her medical degree and a master of public policy degree from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. She completed a residency in family and community medicine at UCSF.

Education & training

Board certification

  • Family Medicine, American Board of Family Medicine

Residency

  • Family Medicine, UCSF School of Medicine -GME

Internship

  • Family Medicine, UCSF School of Medicine -GME

Degree

  • MD, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine

Academic title

  • Health Sciences Clinical Professor

My expertise

Locations

    Reviews

    Average rating

    4.9
    4.9 out of 5 Stars
    102 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      July 20, 2026

      Dr Chen changed my perspective on what a good, supportive and affirming dr appt that involves a pelvic exam can look like. I am very happy I found her, will definitely be requesting her in the future. She was so positive and affirming.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      July 5, 2026

      I recently had my first appointment with Dr. Chen after losing my previous physician last year, and I cannot express how grateful I am for the experience. I've carried deep fear of hospitals and doctors due to past traumatic medical experiences where I genuinely felt my life didn't matter. Rebuilding trust has been incredibly hard, and sharing my symptoms often feels like a burden.But with Dr. Chen, everything was different.For the first time in a long time, I felt heard, safe, and treated like a human being, not a checklist. She listened to every concern I brought up, even those outside the reason for my visit, and created a clear plan and referrals without ever making me feel rushed. I came in for one issue, and she compassionately addressed all of them.Her kindness, her patience, and even her warm congratulations on my recent wedding made me feel seen as a whole person. After so many painful encounters with the medical system, meeting a doctor who genuinely cares is lifechanging.Thank you, Dr. Chen, for giving me hope, for making me feel safe again, and for being a true partner in my health journey. You are truly special. A thousand thankyou's.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      June 24, 2026

      Everything went fine as usual. Dr. Chen and staff were great as usual. Cannot rate them or recommend them high enough.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      June 2, 2026

      Dr. Chen is an amazing provider. She is so caring and knowledgeable, always taking time to explain things in an understandable way. She is how every provider should strive to be.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      May 7, 2026

      I feel so lucky to have Margaret Chen as my PCP. She is just great!

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      April 24, 2026

      Dr. Chen really seems like a doctor who addresses issues in a way that makes each individual patient feel comfortable. For me, she is direct and to the point which is what I love

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