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Chen Xie, MD

(he/him)
  • Rheumatology
Average rating: 5.0
 
Downtown Los Angeles Primary & Specialty Care |

About

Dr. Chen Xie is a rheumatologist who practices in downtown LA and at the Veterans Affairs Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center. As a general rheumatologist, he enjoys caring for patients with all types of autoimmune and joint conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout, spondyloarthropathies, lupus, vasculitis, and scleroderma. He is board certified in internal medicine and rheumatology.

Dr. Xie treats each patient as an individual and carefully listens to their story. His goal is to educate patients on their medical conditions and to understand their health care priorities so that together, they can develop a comprehensive, evidence-based care plan that is right for them.

Dr. Xie grew up in the Pacific Northwest and received his medical degree from University of Washington. He completed his internal medicine residency at Northwestern University, followed by his rheumatology fellowship at UCLA. He received his undergraduate degree from Amherst College.

When he’s not working, Dr. Xie enjoys spending quality time with his spouse and two sons.

Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certifications

Rheumatology, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2020
Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2018

Fellowship

Rheumatology, UCLA School of Medicine, 2020

Residency

Internal Medicine, McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, 2018

Degree

MD, University of Washington School of Medicine, 2015

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

Medical Services

Videos

Meet Chen Xie, MD
Understanding Gout
Treating Gout Attacks
Diet and Gout 
Curing Gout

In the News

  • Patient Care Compliment: Dr. Chen Xie is an outstanding physician! Source: UCLA Health Connect

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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Reviews

Overall Rating:
5.0
109 total ratings | 85 reviews
5.0
October 31, 2025
Dr Xie was attentive and listened to my concerns and questions.
5.0
October 29, 2025
He was so incredibly nice and interested in my overall health to help assess my condition. He is recommending testing that will help assess where I stand. I feel lucky to have someone really interested in helping me figure this out.
5.0
October 27, 2025
Dr. Xie was a very patient and knowledgeable doctor
5.0
October 15, 2025
I am a physician myself. Dr. Xie is a doctor’s doctor. 10/10
5.0
October 15, 2025
Very thorough with my examination. Answered all my questions