Ellie Y. Chen, MD

Ellie Y. Chen, MD

Gastroenterology
Accepting new patients
Primary Location
Torrance Digestive Diseases
2780 Skypark Drive
Suite 125
Torrance, California 90505
Phone
Fax
310-530-8014

About

Dr. Chen earned her undergraduate degree in biology with concentration in human nutrition at Cornell University before returning home to complete medical school at University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. During medical school, she received the NIH T35 Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award and studied outcomes of bariatric surgery. She completed her residency in internal medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas.   

Dr. Chen specializes in general gastroenterology with clinical expertise in disorders of the gut-brain interaction (IBS, functional dyspepsia, chronic constipation), motility disorders, esophageal and gastric disorders, celiac disease, colon cancer screening, inflammatory bowel disease, hepatology, colonoscopy, and endoscopy. During her fellowship, Dr. Chen received additional training in motility and disorders of the gut-brain interaction with the American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society clinical training program. 

Dr. Chen speaks both English and Mandarin Chinese. She is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology, American Gastroenterological Association, and American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society. She is board certified in internal medicine and is board eligible for gastroenterology.

Languages

English, Chinese - Mandarin

Education

Medical Board Certification

Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2020

Fellowship

Gastroenterology, University of California, Los Angeles, 2023

Residency

Internal Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, 2020

Degree

MD, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine, 2017

Areas of Focus

General gi
Colonoscopy

Videos

Abdominal pain and constipation in a patient with fibromyalgia
Case presentation: Patient with IBS-D symptoms and POTS
Case presentations: Managing a patient on prolonged restrictive diet with persistent symptoms and managing DGBI and coexistent psychological disorder