David Y.T. Chen

David Y.T. Chen is a Professor in the Department of Urology at Fox Chase Cancer Center. He serves as Associate Director of the Urologic Oncology Fellowship Program and Associate Chief Academic Officer. His clinical expertise spans cancers of the genitourinary tract, with a focus on minimally invasive surgical techniques and robotic surgery.

Educational Background:

• Fellow/National Institutes of Health Research Scholar, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Bethesda, MD
• Fellow, Urologic Oncology, New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center
• Residency, Urology, New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center
• MD, Weill Cornell Medical Center, Cornell University, New York, NY (1997)

Dr. Chen specializes in urologic oncology, particularly bladder cancer, prostate cancer, and kidney cancer. His research explores nuclear dynamics in cancer and perioperative risk stratification for cancer surgeries. Recent publications analyze complications of brachytherapy for prostate cancer and electroporation ablation techniques.

Scientific Awards:

• Philadelphia Magazine Top Doctors (2011-2025)
• Main Line Today Top Doctors (2018-2025)
• Best Doctors in America® (2019-2025, Urology)
• America’s Top Doctors® (2011-25)
• Top AAPI Doctors (2024-2025)

Dr. Chen's patient-centered approach emphasizes tailored treatment plans and nerve-sparing surgery to preserve function. He has received a 4.9/5.0 overall patient care rating (976 ratings, 236 comments).