Dr. Cynthia Chen-Joea, DO, FAAFP, MPH

Dr. Cynthia Chen-Joea, DO, FAAFP, MPH

Family Physician
12052 Imperial Hwy, Ste 102, Norwalk, CA
4.87
“The office was clean and Dr Cynthia was very nice. She listened to my concerns and showed empathy toward me.”
Audrey W.March 6, 2026
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More patients return than other providers in the area
Highly recommended
94% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
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What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.87

Average wait time

4.49

Bedside manner

4.89
“The office was clean and Dr Cynthia was very nice. She listened to my concerns and showed empathy toward me.”
Audrey W.March 6, 2026
“Dr. Chen and her staff were once again very communicative, friendly and helpful. Her bedside manner is top tier - I highly recommend! Thank you Dr. Chen.”
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About Dr. Cynthia Chen-Joea

PLEASE CONFIRM YOUR APPOINTMENT WITHIN 24 HOURS OF YOUR BOOKING VIA TEXT OR CALL. (Your appointment might be canceled if not confirmed 24 hours before your appointment time) Dr. Cynthia Chen-Joea is a highly skilled family physician in Norwalk, CA. She offers in-person and virtual services at Copa De Oro Medical Group and, as an affiliate, visits Citrus Valley Medical Center—Queen of the Valley Campus. Dr. Chen-Joea acquired her medical degree from the Western University of Health Sciences as part of her formal education and training. She completed her masters in public health from Drexel University. She is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She is a dedicated member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, American Public Health Association, California Academy of Family Physicians, and Society of Teachers of Family Medicine. Dr. Chen-Joea has received several awards, like Top Los Angeles Doctor 2022 in Family Medicine and the Stephen Abrahamson Award for Outstanding Innovations. She has presented various scientific papers at reputed medical conferences. Patients trust her expertise because she consistently ensures positive, lasting health outcomes through high-quality care.

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Popular visit reasons

Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam
Annual Physical
Drug Allergy
Dust Allergy
Foot Consultation
Illness
Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome
Pediatric Consultation
Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam
Annual Physical
Drug Allergy
Dust Allergy

Office location

Dr. Cynthia Chen-Joea, DO, FAAFP, MPH also offers online video visits for patients
Copa De Oro Medical Group
12052 Imperial Hwy, Ste 102, Norwalk, CA 90650

Education and background

Practice names

Hospital affiliations

  • Citrus Valley Medical Center - Queen of the Valley Campus

Board certifications

  • American Board of Family Medicine
  • American Board of Obesity Medicine

Education and training

  • Medical School - Western University of Health Sciences, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Drexel University, Master's in Public Health

Professional memberships

  • American Academy of Family Physicians
  • American Public Health Association
  • California Academy of Family Physicians
  • Society of Teachers of Family Medicine
  • American Board of Family Medicine

Awards and publications

  • Top Los Angeles Doctor 2022 in Family Medicine
  • Stephen Abrahamson Award for Outstanding Innovations
  • Chen-Joea, Cynthia Sharling, DO, MPH, Gornes, Chris, MD, Fletcher, Abigail, MD. (2020). Using Healthcare Centers to Address Food Insecurity. Poster presentation at Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Annual Spring Conference (Virtual).
  • Chen-Joea, Cynthia Sharling, DO, MPH and Shalikar, Hamed, MD. (2021). Implementing Inpatient Medicine Curriculum at a Community Based Hospital. Poster presentation at Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Annual Spring Conference (Virtual).
  • Chen-Joea C, DO, MPH. Implementation of a Faculty Development Curriculum at a Community Based Family Medicine Residency Program. Poster presented at Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Annual Spring Conference, Tampa, Florida; April 30, 2023.

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Female

NPI number

1033573043

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.87
Wait time
4.49
Bedside manner
4.89
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The office was clean and Dr Cynthia was very nice. She listened to my concerns and showed empathy toward me.
Verified patient
Dr Chen was very attentive and provided insight on my concerns. I look forward to working with her regarding my health goals.
Verified patient
Dr. Chan is such a gem. When people say they feel heard/seen by her, believe them. She is so thorough & patient.
Office visit with Dr. Cynthia Chen-Joea went great. She made me feel comfortable and answered all my questions.
Verified patient
I would highly recommend Dr. Chen. She was very warm and personable. The office space looks new and has updated technology.
Dr. Chen-Joea is knowledgeable, understanding and attentive. I recommend her as a primary care doctor.
Verified patientVideo visit
My appointment was great, Dr. Cynthia Chen-Joea was very nice and answered all my questions, I would recommend her!
Video visit
This was a great experience and the staff was amazing. I highly recommend this doctor and the staff!!
Verified patient
Very easy & thorough, appreciated doctor listening and taking time to check on everything.
Great visit, Dr. Chen was very helpful, patient and she answered my questions Thanks
Excellent visit. Dr. Chen and the staff were very friendly, professional and helpful.
Dr. Chen was kind and understanding, I feel a bit better having talked to her
Amazing Doctor. Listened and made the experience amazing. Amazing staff as well.
Verified patient
She made me feel very comfortable and explained everything
Verified patient
Very good experience with the doctor. Good. Bed side manner. Very caring .
Verified patient
Very happy with the doctor and recommended changes of medication.
Dr. Cynthia was very nice and informative and caring! Highly recommend her!
Verified patient
Very happy with my visit. Easy to talk to and she was very thorough.
Verified patient
I felt heard and understood and that is EVERYTHING.
Verified patient
The doctor was very thorough… Clear to understand and very nice!
Verified patient
Dr Chen is incredible. I would recommend to everyone.
Very patient and listened to all concerns earnestly.
Verified patient
Dr. Chen and her staff were once again very communicative, friendly and helpful. Her bedside manner is top tier - I highly recommend! Thank you Dr. Chen.
Overall great experience. Thank you.
Verified patient
Utilized ZocDoc for the first time to be more precise searching for a new PCP and was pleasently surprised how efficient and accurate it was. First impressions of the clinic was cleanliness, superb customer service, and quick turn around time with the MD. It had been 2 years since I've last been seen and felt immediately comfortable divulging my wellness to Dr. Chen. I look forward to our progress in the future.
Verified patient
Great, very efficient, didn’t wait very long. Dr was welcoming, kind, thorough. Didn’t feel rushed and made sure I didn’t have any questions.
It was great! Very kind & patient doctor.
Excellent.
Dr. Chen has so many good reviews for a reason. She is very kind, very compassionate and I didn’t feel rushed at all. Her office staff are wonderful and I felt very taken care of. I am very grateful for the care I received from everyone in Dr. Chen’s office.
Very informative, both Dr. Chen and Mary at the front desk helped answer my health/ health insurance questions in depth. Appreciated the care and attention! Wait time was a little long when I went.
Good.
Friendly & Professional :)
Highly recommended
Verified patient
Very professional staff members
Verified patient
The doctor canceled last minute.
Verified patient
I used Zocdoc for the necessity of finding a primary care physician after an ER visit. This was a good option but I wished they had more options onsite.
Verified patient
Great listener
Verified patientVideo visit
I had an appointment today with Dr. Chan to establish care. What a great experience. I have not had this hopeful of an experience with a provider in a very long time. She listened and set up a care plan, she did not rush and allowed me to communicate what I needed to. I will be switching my whole family to her office.
Verified patient
The doctor was super friendly, helpful and asked a lot of questions. I’m looking forward to her being my primary doctor. I didn’t know how my new insurance worked so we had to call to change our primary doctor to her but it was fairly easy and quick. Once that happened we were seen right away.
Verified patient
Dr Chen was very thorough and answered all my questions. She was very helpful. I would definitely go back and excited I found a primary care Dr I feel comfortable with.
I booked an appointment with Dr. Chen, she was very friendly and attentive making sure I didn’t leave out any questions or concerns. I really enjoyed my appointment and to be truthful I left feeling great. Although Dr appts can be nerve wrecking this was overall a great experience.
Verified patient
It was great!
Verified patient
Yes, Dr. Cynthia Chen-Joea was amazing! she actually took the time to listen to all of my needs and help me to the best of her ability. I truly appreciate her. ? ?
Verified patient
I had such a great experience with Doctor Chen-Joea. From the moment the visit began, I felt genuinely heard and cared for. She was incredibly attentive, took the time to address all of my concerns thoroughly, and didn’t rush through anything. It’s rare to find a provider who truly listens and goes above and beyond, but this doctor exceeded my expectations in every way. I left the appointment feeling confident and reassured. Highly recommend!
Verified patient
Very friendly and listens to what is going on and will discuss your options with you to make your decisions about your healthcare
Verified patient
Great dr. Very personable and kind.
Verified patient
I am now a regular patient. Cynthia is great!
Verified patient
Electronic reminders everyday!
This doctor is the best I’ve ever had - omg! Totally worth the drive, best bedside manner ever! She made me feel so comfortable despite my anxiety, she talked me through my pap smear. And the main thing I appreciated is she didn’t pressure me into it. She let me come to the decision by myself after I told her the reason why I’ve never had one done versus why I’ve waited so long and my hesitations about it. She listened and that helped me so much. I highly highly recommend! Thank you Dr. Chen!
I will recommend this place.The staff is very professional and very knowledgeable on their work.The Doctor is very professional and very proper that You will be comfortable to tell about You're gealth concerns.
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Which hospital is Dr. Cynthia Chen-Joea affiliated with?

Dr. Cynthia Chen-Joea is affiliated with Citrus Valley Medical Center - Queen of the Valley Campus.

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Where is Dr. Cynthia Chen-Joea's office located?

Dr. Cynthia Chen-Joea has 2 office locations in Norwalk, view full addresses on Dr. Chen-Joea's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Cynthia Chen-Joea have?

Dr. Cynthia Chen-Joea is certified by American Board of Family Medicine and American Board of Obesity Medicine.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Cynthia Chen-Joea?

Dr. Cynthia Chen-Joea frequently sees patients for Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam, Annual Physical, Foot Consultation, Illness, and Pediatric Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Cynthia Chen-Joea on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Cynthia Chen-Joea speak?

Dr. Cynthia Chen-Joea speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Cynthia Chen-Joea in reviews?

145 patients have reviewed Dr. Cynthia Chen-Joea. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.87/5. They have a 4.89/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.49/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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