Thomas C. Chen, M.D., Ph.D.
Co-Director, USC/Norris Neuro-Oncology Program
Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery and Pathology,
USC Keck School of Medicine
General Information
Dr. Chen specializes in neuro-oncology, treating a wide range of brain and spinal cord tumors. His clinical and research interests are three pronged; using neuronavigational instrumentation and frameless strategic devices to localize brain tumors prior to open surgery; performing clinical trials for the treatment brain tumors; and conducting transitional lab research focusing on gliomas.
Educational Background
Dr. Chen received his medical degree from the University of California, San Francisco, and completed his surgical internship and neurosurgical residency at USC, where he also earned his doctorate in experimental pathology. He then completed a one-year spine fellowship at the Medical College of Wisconsin before joining the USC faculty in 1997.
Contact Information
Appointments may be co-ordinated through Elizabeth Navidad on
(323) 865-3945