Charlie Chen M.D. is a board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon who completed a full general surgery residency at Yale University, followed by a plastic surgery residency at University of California, San Diego. He furthered his training by completing an aesthetic surgery fellowship in Charlotte, NC as the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Endorsed Fellow. Dr. Chen received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology at University of California, Los Angeles. He went on to earn his Medical Doctor degree at Loyola University Chicago. Dr. Chen has remained active in academic teaching and research into new surgical techniques. During his time at Yale University, he was awarded the prestigious Outstanding Performance in Medical Student Teaching Award. He has published his findings with world-renown innovators in journals such as Annals of Plastic Surgery, International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and Journal of Vascular Surgery. He has also presented his work at the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, American Association of Hand Surgery, and New England Hand Society meetings.