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Benjamin Chen, MD

  • 4.6 / 5 (197 ratings)
Spine Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
Accepting New Patients
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Location
MultiCare Neuroscience Institute - Good Samaritan Medical Building
1450 5th St SE, Suites 1200 & 4500, Puyallup, WA, 98372
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Phone: 253-697-4110

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Benjamin Chen, MD is an orthopedic and spine surgeon specializing in minimally invasive spine surgery. His special interests include treating adult deformities, scoliosis, sciatica, degenerative spinal conditions and disorders, infection, trauma and tumors, using the latest and most innovative surgical techniques.

Dr. Chen is fellowship-trained in spine surgery, and trained under world-renowned spine surgeon Steven Garfin, MD. During fellowship, he provided orthopedic care to athletes on the US Olympic team, UCSD Tritons, and the San Diego Chargers. He also served as a volunteer surgeon after the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, where he treated some of the most rare and complex orthopedic injuries and deformities.

Dr. Chen is featured in Seattle Magazine's annual list of the Top Doctors in Puget Sound for 2023 and 2022. 

Languages: English
Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Professional School: State University of New York (Syracuse, NY)
Residency: Loma Linda University Medical Center (Loma Linda, CA)
Fellowship: University of California (San Diego, CA)
Medical Groups:
  • MultiCare Medical Partners
Research:

Chen B, Akpolat YT, Williams P, Bergey D, Cheng WK. Survivorship and clinical outcomes after multi-level anterior lumbar reconstruction with stand-alone anterior lumbar interbody fusion or hybrid construct. J Clin Neurosci. 2016 Jun;28:7-11. doi: 10.1016/j.jocn.2015.10.033. Epub 2016 Feb 17.

Practice Philosophy:

I believe that caring for patients starts with respect, empathy and the ability to listen closely to their concerns. My philosophy is simple-to treat my patients as I would treat my family. My goal is to provide the best possible care through careful evaluation, and to work with my patients to plan the most beneficial, individualized treatments. All alternatives are explored before surgery is considered.

Provider Stories

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September 15, 2023

Nurse undergoes extensive spine surgery to correct severe scoliosis

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woman with two dogs
September 15, 2023

Nurse undergoes extensive spine surgery to correct severe scoliosis

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  • 4.7 Provider included you in decisions
  • 4.6 Provider discussed treatment options
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4.6 out of 5 (197 ratings, 39 comments)
  • Mar, 24 2026
    Dr Chen always listens very carefully to questions and concerns I may have. He always explains the treatments that can be used for my problems and his concerns for my wellbeing after a surgery and during a surgery. He makes every thing very clear and gives me his opinion of what would work the best and makes sure that I know that it is only my decision to make. He makes sure I know the options and if a second opinion is necessary that I can have the arrangements provided.
  • Feb, 25 2026
    Dr.Chen has been very helpful and listens to my concerns. He explains everything to me and appreciate it it very much.
  • Feb, 9 2026
    Dr Chen was able to let me know what he could do to take the pain of my compression fracture pain go away!
  • Feb, 9 2026
    Dr. Chen presents himself as a caring professional provider with empathy knowledge patience and promoter of patient centered approach. He continues to partner with Dr. Godbout for my continuity of care, and its appreciated to have that collaboration and integrity.
  • Jan, 21 2026
    Dr. Chen is very thorough, I trust him and thanked him for taking good care of me. He also listened to my hip problems and gave me a few suggestions. Much appreciated. Very caring man.
  • Dec, 1 2025
    Dr Chen is one of the best physician I have ever seen. Outstanding!!!!!
  • Nov, 28 2025
    We very much appreciate Dr. Chen's analytical and compassionate approach. We trust his expertise, his advice, and his honesty.
  • Nov, 17 2025
    I have seen Dr Chen several times. This visit seemed rushed. I know he was running behind.
  • Nov, 8 2025
    Dr. Chen did the original surgery and trust him implicitly.
  • Nov, 5 2025
    Dr. Chen explained, showed me results of my previous tests and discussed the next steps. Appreciate him
  • Oct, 13 2025
    Doctor was running behind so it felt like he was on a hurry to see me, hear me out and then get me out the door. My family Dr has a much better bedside manner. Maybe that the way it is with surgical doctors?
  • Oct, 8 2025
    Dr. Chen was very cordial and nice and seemed very concerned about my health issue. He told me why I needed surgery instead of the radio frequency ablation that I want to have. He showed me pictures and then could see the reason why the other procedure would not work. He explained it to me very well.
  • Oct, 6 2025
    Dr. Chen explains so well and from the X-rays and my healing progress I know he is an excellent surgeon so I have confidence in him.
  • Sep, 17 2025
    Dr Chen made me feel better, he gave me options and I feel I could get some relief from this back pain. He listened and understood what I was saying.
  • Aug, 30 2025
    Dr. Chen was amazing - from the time he entered the room until he left, his focus was on me and helping me resolve my spine and pain issues. He also included my husband in the process. He truly listened and heard what I was saying.
  • Aug, 27 2025
    Dr Chen is great. He always explains everything, is very friendly, and is a credit to your organization. My thanks to him for fixing my back problems.
  • Aug, 8 2025
    Great first visit with Dr. Chen! I was very impressed with his care and concern for my back issues. He gave me his full attention even though his schedule for the day was running behind.
  • Aug, 4 2025
    See previous comment. I also appreciated having reading material to study later and discuss with my husband.
  • Jul, 23 2025
    This was, hopefully, the last visit with Dr Chen. He performed major back surgery on me in early January. I have seen his PA throughout the past 5 6 months. However, we're still leaving the file open because I am having issues with the muscles trying to figure out how they're supposed to work now. We also have a major hip replacement coming up that will also affect those muscles. So although the spine has healed, if I still need help after the hip replacement, I can easily go in as a continuing patient versus a new condition. That surprised and pleased me. We also discussed methods to help those muscles calm down.
  • Jul, 16 2025
    Dr. Chen was very clear and took the time to explain everything.
  • Jun, 9 2025
    Dr Chen is amazing. He sincerely cares about my health and well-being. Takes the time to answer any questions and thoroughlyexplains things.
  • Jun, 9 2025
    Seems to be taking several months to correct my issue I feel that my condition is or possibly could get worse and everything is a waiting game
  • Jun, 8 2025
    Dr. Chen demonstrates knowledge with care and empathy. He listens, explains in professional manner. Demonstrates communicative professional competency and ethics when using new Tech device to scribe the appt. He listens to all the sx' and has a response of next steps. He is diligent to describe the post surgery response and lean into preventative goals for care. Thank you
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