Dr. Margaret Chen, MD, FACS

Dr. Margaret Chen, MD, FACS

Breast Surgeon
2800 Marcus Ave, Ste 204, Lake Success, NY
4.87
“Dr. Chen is an exceptional and helpful professional. She listened to my concerns, was clear, and helped me figure out the next steps speedily.”
Initials hiddenApril 1, 2026
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Highly recommended
97% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
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What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.87

Average wait time

4.00

Bedside manner

5.00
“Dr. Chen is an exceptional and helpful professional. She listened to my concerns, was clear, and helped me figure out the next steps speedily.”
Initials hiddenApril 1, 2026
“Dr. Chen and Angela, the PA are both very kind, compassionate and professional individuals. They took their time answering my questions and were very detailed about what I should expect.”
Initials hiddenLess than 6 months ago

About Dr. Margaret Chen

Margaret Chen, MD, FACS, is Chief of Breast Surgery. She earned her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine and completed a fellowship at McGill University. Dr. Chen has mentored over 90 fellows, residents, and students; helped design and implement educational curriculums to train doctors; and served as Chair of Scientific and Continuing Education at the American College of Surgeons Brooklyn and Long Island. She is also advancing the SAVI SCOUT radar localization technique, hidden scar lumpectomies, and nipple- and skin-sparing mastectomies.

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Mastectomy
Mastectomy

Other popular visit reasons

Abnormal Breast Ultrasound
Breast Cancer Screening
Breast Pain
Breast Surgery
Breast Surgery Consultation
Breast Surgery Second Opinion
Mastitis / Painful Nipples with Breastfeeding
Screening Mammogram (No Breast Cancer Symptoms)
Abnormal Breast Ultrasound
Breast Cancer Screening
Breast Pain
Breast Surgery

Office locations

Optum Medical Care P.C. - 2800 Marcus Ave, Ste 204 (1 of 2)
2800 Marcus Ave, Ste 204, Lake Success, NY 11042
Optum Medical Care P.C. - 38-08 Union St, Ste 3E (2 of 2)
38-08 Union St, Ste 3E, Flushing, NY 11354
1 of 2

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Medical School - University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine
  • McGill University (Fellowship)

Professional memberships

  • American College of Surgeons

Awards and publications

  • Castle Connolly Top Doctor
  • Castle Connolly Top Doctor: 2023

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Chinese (Mandarin)

Provider's gender

Female

NPI number

1407963192

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.87
Wait time
4.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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very knowledgeable, answers questions, great listener, supportive
The doctor is very professional and explained very clear. Strongly recommend!
Verified patient
Dr. Chen is an exceptional and helpful professional. She listened to my concerns, was clear, and helped me figure out the next steps speedily.
Dr. Chen and Angela, the PA are both very kind, compassionate and professional individuals. They took their time answering my questions and were very detailed about what I should expect.
Dr. Chen has always been super friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. She's very caring and would make sure I get the best care.
She was very understanding and patient during a difficult emotional time. She was knowledgeable about her specialty and took the time to make sure I understood and had support.
I loved my visit with Dr Chen. Her staff was so helpful and informative prior to my appointment. She addressed my concerns in a thorough, professional yet personable manner. I would definitely recommend.
Verified patient
The provider was helpful. The staff was friendly
Verified patient
Dr. Chen was exactly what I needed. As someone with a history of cancer, I was a bit nervous. Dr. Chen was patient and immediately put me at ease. This was my first visit with her, and I am delighted with the services I received.
Verified patient
Found dr. Chen on Zocdoc by chance and I’m already nervous about having to do my procedure because who wouldn’t be scared when u hear you need to have non cosmetic surgery on your breast. Went in today and met her for the first time and instantly felt comfortable and relieved. She explained everything clearly with drawings might I add. So fantastic. I even told my pcp to recommend her other pts to Dr. Chen if they ever needed a breast surgeon. Also, with her qualifications I read on Zocdoc, you will definitely be making a good decision to have her as your doctor. I know this seems a bit rush to feel that way considering I haven’t had my surgery yet. But, when u meet a doctor for the first time, you can already tell how you will be treated by them in the future solely based on how that first meeting goes
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Where is Dr. Margaret Chen's office located?

Dr. Margaret Chen has 2 office locations, including in Flushing and Lake Success, view full addresses on Dr. Chen's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Margaret Chen?

Dr. Margaret Chen frequently sees patients for Abnormal Breast Ultrasound, Breast Cancer Screening, Breast Pain, Breast Surgery, and Screening Mammogram (No Breast Cancer Symptoms). You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Margaret Chen on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Margaret Chen speak?

Dr. Margaret Chen speaks English and Chinese (Mandarin).

How do patients rate Dr. Margaret Chen in reviews?

63 patients have reviewed Dr. Margaret Chen. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.87/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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